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Which among the following is an eco-friendly activity?

A
Making windmill to generate power for irrigation.

B
Making use of automobiles.

C
Making use of poly bags for shopping.

D
Making use of dyes for colouring the clothes.

Solution

Wind is a natural resource and energy, it can be used by the windmill to generate power for irrigation.
The correct Option is A.
Question 2
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The presence of _________ in water indicates contamination by disease-causing microorganisms.

A
Algae

B
Coliform

C
Yellow colour

D
None of the above

Solution

Coliform is a group of bacteria, found in human intestines, whose presence in water indicates contamination by disease-causing microorganisms.
So, the correct option is B.
Question 3
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What is the animal symbol of WWF (World Wild Life Fund)?

A
Dolphin

B
Kangaroo

C
Tiger

D
Giant panda

E
Great Indian bustard

Solution

The 'World Wide Fund for Nature' (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded on April 29, 1961, and is working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It was formerly named the 'World Wildlife Fund', which remains its official name in Canada and the united states. WWF's giant panda logo originated from a panda named 'Chi Chi' that had been transferred from Beijing zoo to London zoo in 1958, three years before WWF became established.
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Bishnoi community people lost their lives while protecting

A
Khejri trees

B
Sal trees

C
Pinus trees

D
Teak trees

Solution

Khejarli is a village in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India. The name of the town is derived from Khejri (Prosopis cineraria) trees that were once abundant in the village. In this village, 363 bishnois sacrificed their lives in 1730 AD while protecting green Khejri that are considered sacred by the community. The incident was a forebear of the 20$$^{th}$$ century chipko movement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
Question 5
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The main cause for abundant coliform bacteria in the river Ganga is:

A
Disposal of unburnt corpses in river.

B
Discharge of effluents from electroplating industries in river.

C
Washing of clothes in river.

D
Immersion of ashes in river.
Solution
- The source of coliform bacterial contamination in water is from human urine and faeces.
- Disposal of the unburnt human corpses (dead body) in the water lead to the leak of coliform bacteria from the decomposing corpses into the water.
- Washing clothes, discharge of effluents from electroplating industries and Immersion of ashes are the cause of river pollution but are not responsible for coliform bacterial contamination.
- Hence, option A is correct.
Question 6
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Chipko andolan was originated in:

A
Karnataka

B
Uttarakhand

C
Kerala

D
Rajasthan
Solution
- The Chipko Movement was started in the northern Himalayan segment of Uttarakhand.
- Chipko movement is a grassroots level movement, which started in response to the needs of the people of Uttarakhand.
- The name of the movement comes from a word meaning embrace: where the villagers hugged the trees, saving them by interposing their bodies between them and the contractor's axes.
- This became popular as Chipko movement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
Question 7
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Consider the following statements:
(a) Our energy requirements increase with our standard of living.
(b) We need to look for more and more sources of energy to meet our energy requirements.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

A
Only (a)

B
Only (b)

C
Both (a) and (b)

D
Neither (a) nor (b)

Solution

The standard of living involves the type of diet and the work we perform every day. The individuals who perform more work require more energy. The energy requirements depend on the lifestyle of every individual.
The population is expanding day by day. In order to meet the requirements, there is need to search for more sources of energy. Different methods have been used for the increase in the quantity and the quality of the food.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Question 8
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"It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies". Which of the given reasons is correct?
(i) Hold water for irrigation
(ii) Prevent soil erosion
(iii) Recharge groundwater
(iv) Hold water permanently

A
(i) and (iv) are correct

B
(ii) and (iii) are correct

C
(iii) and (iv) are correct

D
(ii) and (iv) are correct

E
(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Solution
- The “check dams” built across seasonally flooded gullies are used for irrigation and simultaneously check soil erosion.
- However, the main purpose is to recharge the groundwater beneath which spreads out to recharge wells.
Thus, the statements (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct. So, the correct option is E.
Question 9
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What does the recycling symbol with the three arrows represent on a commodity?

A
The commodity is made up of recyclable material.

B
The material used to make the commodity can be recycled.

C
One must recycle the commodity after use.

D
Reduce, reuse and recycle

Solution

The recycle symbol, known as Mobius loop, indicates that an object is capable of being recycled and not that the object has been recycled or will be accepted in all recycling collection systems.
So, the correct answer is option B.
Question 10
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Asseration : Recently, the government of India instituted the 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award'.

Reason : We can speed up the reforestation by planting trees.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

E
If the Assertion is false but Reason is true.

Solution

'Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wild Life Protection Award' is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection, which is recognized as having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife. A cash award of rupees one lakh is presented to individuals /institutions involved in wildlife protection.
Reforestation means replanting of forest trees in areas, which were once having dense forests but the forests were later on destroyed by cutting of trees in large numbers.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 1

Making windmill to generate power for irrigation.

Making use of automobiles.

Making use of poly bags for shopping.

Making use of dyes for colouring the clothes.

Solution

Question 2

Algae

Coliform

Yellow colour

None of the above

Solution

Question 3

Dolphin

Kangaroo

Tiger

Giant panda

Great Indian bustard

Solution

Question 4

Khejri trees

Sal trees

Pinus trees

Teak trees

Solution

Question 5

Disposal of unburnt corpses in river.

Discharge of effluents from electroplating industries in river.

Washing of clothes in river.

Immersion of ashes in river.

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Question 6

Karnataka

Uttarakhand

Kerala

Rajasthan

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Question 7

Only (a)

Only (b)

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

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Question 8

(i) and (iv) are correct

(ii) and (iii) are correct

(iii) and (iv) are correct

(ii) and (iv) are correct

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

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Question 9

The commodity is made up of recyclable material.

The material used to make the commodity can be recycled.

One must recycle the commodity after use.

Reduce, reuse and recycle

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Question 10

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

If the Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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