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Which of the following is NOT a sustainable development goal (SDG)?

  1. Zero Hunger
  2. Quality Education
  3. Economic Growth at any cost
  4. Climate Action
Environment & Ecology

Which Act empowers the Central Government to take measures to protect and improve the environment?

  1. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
  2. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
  3. Environment Protection Act, 1986
  4. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Environment & Ecology

What is the main focus of the Bishnoi movement?

  1. Water conservation
  2. Forest conservation, particularly of Khejri trees
  3. Wildlife protection
  4. Land rights
Environment & Ecology

The term 'carbon footprint' refers to:

  1. The amount of carbon stored in a forest
  2. The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions
  3. The carbon cycle in an ecosystem
  4. The carbon content of soil
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following is a characteristic of a pioneer species in ecological succession?

  1. Long lifespan
  2. Slow growth rate
  3. Ability to tolerate harsh conditions
  4. High competitive ability
Environment & Ecology

What is the primary function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

  1. To promote renewable energy
  2. To enforce environmental laws and standards
  3. To develop infrastructure
  4. To provide financial assistance to industries
Environment & Ecology

Which international organization publishes the 'Living Planet Report'?

  1. UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
  2. IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
  3. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
  4. WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
Environment & Ecology

What does the term 'ecotone' refer to?

  1. A stable ecosystem
  2. A transition zone between two ecosystems
  3. A region with high biodiversity
  4. An area with low species diversity
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following pollutants is a major contributor to acid rain?

  1. Ozone (O3)
  2. Carbon Monoxide (CO)
  3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
  4. Particulate Matter (PM10)
Environment & Ecology

The Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of:

  1. Forests
  2. Wetlands
  3. Deserts
  4. Mountains
Environment & Ecology

What is the main objective of Project Tiger?

  1. To protect elephants
  2. To conserve tigers and their habitat
  3. To promote ecotourism
  4. To develop infrastructure in tiger reserves
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of water pollution?

  1. Industrial effluents
  2. Agricultural runoff
  3. Natural erosion
  4. Sewage discharge
Environment & Ecology

The term 'ecological footprint' refers to:

  1. The area of land and water a population needs to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its wastes.
  2. The number of species present in an ecosystem
  3. The impact of climate change on forests
  4. A measure of air pollution
Environment & Ecology

What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

  1. To promote economic development at any cost
  2. To assess the environmental consequences of a project
  3. To accelerate project approvals
  4. To ignore environmental concerns
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

  1. To promote industrial growth
  2. To protect forests
  3. To handle environmental disputes
  4. To generate employment
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following is an example of ex-situ biodiversity conservation?

  1. National Park
  2. Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Gene Bank
  4. Biosphere Reserve
Environment & Ecology

The Montreal Protocol is related to which environmental issue?

  1. Climate Change
  2. Ozone Depletion
  3. Biodiversity Loss
  4. Desertification
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP)?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
  2. Methane (CH4)
  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
  4. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
Environment & Ecology

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot?

  1. High endemism
  2. Significant habitat loss
  3. Low species richness
  4. Presence of many threatened species
Environment & Ecology

Under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, which handicraft is associated with Lucknow?

  1. Zari-Zardozi
  2. Chikankari
  3. Brassware
  4. Terracotta
Uttrakhand Special

Which district of Uttar Pradesh was the epicenter of the Revolt of 1857?

  1. Jhansi
  2. Kanpur
  3. Meerut
  4. Lucknow
Uttrakhand Special

Which of the following cities is NOT a Smart City, according to current data about Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Lucknow
  2. Kanpur
  3. Varanasi
  4. Jhansi
Uttrakhand Special

Which of the following fairs is related to Prayagraj?

  1. Taj Mahotsav
  2. Deva Mela
  3. Kumbh Mela
  4. Ramleela
Uttrakhand Special

Which district of Uttar Pradesh is known for being a major center for leather industry?

  1. Agra
  2. Kanpur
  3. Lucknow
  4. Varanasi
Uttrakhand Special