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Important Questions on General Science

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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 204
Kyoto is to carbon dioxide as montreal is to :
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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 205
Which of the following terms best applies to the practice of environmental science?
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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 206
Salinisation occurs when the irrigation water accumulate in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinisation on the irrigated land?
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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 207
Which one of the following is not a site for in-site method of conservation of flora?
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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 208

Consider the following:

1.Photosynthesis

2.Respiration

3.Decay of organic matter

4.Volcanic action

Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the Earth?

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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 209
A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area, but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 211

Consider the following 

1. Carbon dioxide

2. Oxides of Nitrogen

3. Oxides of Sulphur

Which of the above is/are the emission(s) from coal combustion zone at thermal power stations?

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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)>Chapter 54 - General Science>Practice Questions>Q 212
The formation of ozone hole in the Antartica region has been a cause of concern, what could be the reason for the formation of this hole?