The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?
Terrestrial biosphere tends towards a net carbon source
Widespread coral mortality will occur.
All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
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Important Questions on Economic and Social Issues
I. Prevention of runoff of the soil.
II. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers.
III. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table.
IV. Regeneration of natural vegetation.
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I. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
II. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
III. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Iris scanning.
Retinal scanning.
Voice recognition.
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I. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
II. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
III. It is a movement to raise awareness about climate change and the need to save the planet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
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I. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
II. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
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Consider the following statements:
I. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection} Act,
II. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
III. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
Arsenic
Sorbitol
Fluoride
Formaldehyde
Uranium
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