20th March Static Quiz 2021
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20th March Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Ecotype’?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The effectiveness of any greenhouse gas molecule will depend on which of the
following factors?
1. Magnitude of the increase in its concentration
2. Lifetime in the atmosphere
3. Wavelength of the radiation it absorbs
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to sources of energy, the term 2nd generation biofuel usually refers to the
biofuelsCorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘They are species that have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance. Such species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community.’ The above paragraph describes which of the following type of species?
CorrectSolution: C
IncorrectSolution: C
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5. Question
Consider the following international agreements:
1. Vienna Convention
2. Bonn Convention
3. World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on climate and air quality?CorrectAnswer: B
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention or CMS)
was adopted in Bonn, Germany in 1979 and came into force in 1985. Contracting Parties work together to
conserve migratory species and their habitats by providing strict protection for endangered migratory
species (listed in Appendix I of the Convention), concluding multilateral Agreements for the conservation
and management of migratory species which require or would benefit from international cooperation
(listed in Appendix II), and by undertaking cooperative research activities.World Heritage Convention is responsible for listing of World Heritage Sites, which include both Cultural
and natural sites. The World Heritage Convention is a Convention under the aegis of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Hence, options 2 and 3 are not correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention or CMS)
was adopted in Bonn, Germany in 1979 and came into force in 1985. Contracting Parties work together to
conserve migratory species and their habitats by providing strict protection for endangered migratory
species (listed in Appendix I of the Convention), concluding multilateral Agreements for the conservation
and management of migratory species which require or would benefit from international cooperation
(listed in Appendix II), and by undertaking cooperative research activities.World Heritage Convention is responsible for listing of World Heritage Sites, which include both Cultural
and natural sites. The World Heritage Convention is a Convention under the aegis of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Hence, options 2 and 3 are not correct.
