Static Quiz 05 December 2024 (Environment)
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Static Quiz 05 December 2024 (Environment) For UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following are primary components involved in the formation of photochemical smog?
CorrectAnswer: b) Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Explanation:
Photochemical smog forms when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react with sunlight.
This reaction produces pollutants like ozone, creating a brown haze over cities.
IncorrectAnswer: b) Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Explanation:
Photochemical smog forms when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react with sunlight.
This reaction produces pollutants like ozone, creating a brown haze over cities.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What is the IUCN Red List status of the Indian gharials?
CorrectAnswer: c) Critically Endangered
Explanation:
- Gharials, large crocodilians, are found in the Chambal River and its tributaries.
- Males can grow up to 6 meters; females are slightly smaller.
- Threats: Habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and dam construction.
IncorrectAnswer: c) Critically Endangered
Explanation:
- Gharials, large crocodilians, are found in the Chambal River and its tributaries.
- Males can grow up to 6 meters; females are slightly smaller.
- Threats: Habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and dam construction.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Recently, the term “Greenwashing” was in the news. It is related to:
CorrectAnswer: b) Misleading consumers by falsely advertising products as environmentally friendly.
Explanation:
- Greenwashing is the deceptive promotion of products or policies as “green.”
Examples:
- Vague Claims: Using terms like “eco-friendly” without proof.
- Irrelevant Certifications: Displaying weak or irrelevant environmental labels.
IncorrectAnswer: b) Misleading consumers by falsely advertising products as environmentally friendly.
Explanation:
- Greenwashing is the deceptive promotion of products or policies as “green.”
Examples:
- Vague Claims: Using terms like “eco-friendly” without proof.
- Irrelevant Certifications: Displaying weak or irrelevant environmental labels.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Bioaccumulation refers to the gradual buildup of toxic substances in an individual organism.
- Biomagnification refers to the increasing concentration of toxins as they move up the food chain.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
Explanation:
- Bioaccumulation: Gradual buildup of toxins (e.g., mercury, DDT) in an organism.
- Biomagnification: Increased toxin concentration at higher food chain levels.
IncorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
Explanation:
- Bioaccumulation: Gradual buildup of toxins (e.g., mercury, DDT) in an organism.
- Biomagnification: Increased toxin concentration at higher food chain levels.
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5. Question
The ‘Invasive Species Specialist Group’ (which develops the Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which of the following organizations?
CorrectAnswer: a) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Explanation:
- The Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) is part of the IUCN’s Species Survival Commission (SSC).
- It develops the Global Invasive Species Database to provide information on invasive species and their impact on biodiversity.
IncorrectAnswer: a) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Explanation:
- The Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) is part of the IUCN’s Species Survival Commission (SSC).
- It develops the Global Invasive Species Database to provide information on invasive species and their impact on biodiversity.
