Static Quiz 01 October 2024
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Static Quiz 01 October 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the carbon credit, consider the following statements:
1. One carbon credit is equal to one metric ton of carbon dioxide, or in some markets, carbon dioxide equivalent
gases.
2. It is based on the cap-and-trade model.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are the sources of indoor air pollution?
1. Phthalate esters
2. Ozone
3. Radon
4. Animal dander
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,1974:
1. Under this act, a cess is levied and collected on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types of industrial activities.
2. In 2022, the government amended rules under the act to add regulations on the use of water purification systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the
levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types
of industrial activities. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.On October 9, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published
“Environment (Protection) 115 Amendment Rules, 2021” to add regulation on the use of water
purification systems (WPS). Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the
levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types
of industrial activities. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.On October 9, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published
“Environment (Protection) 115 Amendment Rules, 2021” to add regulation on the use of water
purification systems (WPS). Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following:
1. Biodiversity loss
2. International waters
3. Chemicals and waste
4. Climate change
5. Renewable energy
How many of the above are included in the Five Focal Areas of the World Environment Facility (WEF)?CorrectAnswer: C
Five Focal Areas
It supports developing countries’ work to address the world’s most pressing environmental issues. GEF
organizes its work around five focal areas, They are as follows
o Biodiversity loss,
o Chemicals and waste
o Climate change
o International waters
o Land degradation
o and take an integrated approach to support more sustainable food systems, forest management, and
cities. Hence answer (c) is the correct answer.IncorrectAnswer: C
Five Focal Areas
It supports developing countries’ work to address the world’s most pressing environmental issues. GEF
organizes its work around five focal areas, They are as follows
o Biodiversity loss,
o Chemicals and waste
o Climate change
o International waters
o Land degradation
o and take an integrated approach to support more sustainable food systems, forest management, and
cities. Hence answer (c) is the correct answer. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Hydrodynamic trapping, solubility trapping and mineral carbonation are associated with:
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
