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In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase marine productivity by bringing the:
I. decomposer microorganisms to the surface.
II. nutrients to the surface.
III. bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Important Questions on Economic and Social Issues
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Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?
I. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
II. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
III. They can be installed in wastewater treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Regarding "carbon credits", which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition?
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Consider the following statements:
I. Every individual in the population is the equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.
II. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu.
III. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be called.
Which of the statement given above correct?
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With regard to the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating global warming at present and in the immediate future?
I. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available:
II. India can not invest huge funds in research and development.
III. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, consider the following statements:
I. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
II. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women's development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
I. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc., whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
II. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
