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In the scheme of life, the soil is an essential resource of life, as it plays the following roles:
(A) It is a reservoir of carbon
(B) It is the medium for the growth of food and energy for the animal world
(C) It provides oxygen to the biotic community
(D) It is a natural reservoir for the huge amount of water
(B) It is the medium for the growth of food and energy for the animal world
(C) It provides oxygen to the biotic community
(D) It is a natural reservoir for the huge amount of water
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Important Questions on People, Development and Environment
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If the amount of pollen grains, fungal spores and dust particles increase suddenly in the air, decide which of the following problems may increase
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Polyblend, a fine powder of recycled modified plastic, has proved to be a good material for:
HARD
Match the following and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| p | Waste clothing | i | Biodegradable waste |
| q | Spray cans | ii | Inert waste |
| r | Kitchen waste | iii | Composite waste |
| s | Dirt, debris | iv | Hazardous waste |
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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
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Which of the following gases are not responsible for the greenhouse gas effect on Earth?
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What was the aim of Ganga Action Plan initiated by the Union Government?
1. Streamlining the flow of the Ganga River.
2. Reduction of Pollution on Ganga River.
3. Efficient use of Ganga water for irrigation.
4. Using Ganga River for generating hydel energy.
MEDIUM
Write a short note on the contribution of Ahmed Khan of Bangalore.
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Which of the following is not a component of smog?
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Soil erosion can be prevented _____.
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Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _____ gas.
MEDIUM
In , the storm 'Imogen' accompanied by heavy rain, battered_____.
MEDIUM
In terms of total emissions from a country, identify the correct sequence:
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The urbanization process accounts for the wind in the urban centers during nights to remain:
MEDIUM
Arrange column-II in the proper sequence to match it with column-I and choose the correct answer from the code given thereafter:
| Water Quality | Ph value |
| (1) Neutral | (i) |
| (2) Moderately Acidic | (ii) |
| (3) Alkaline | (iii) |
| (4) Injurious | (iv) |
Code: 1 2 3 4
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Arrange Column-II in the proper sequence to match it with Column-I. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| Column I (Activity) | Column II (Noise level) |
| (a) Hearing | (i) |
| (b) Whispering | (ii) |
| (c) Interference with | (iii) sleep |
| (d) Normal talk | (iv) |
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Rina has separated the garbage waste into two piles depending on the criteria:
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'Lahar' is a natural disaster involving:
HARD
Which constituent of the atmosphere is likely to change if the forest cover is removed?
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The depletion of Ozone layer is mainly due to_____.
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Which state has launched India's first online waste exchange platform?
