Introduction to Indian Geography Test 58

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With reference to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, consider the following statements.
$$1$$. It is an additional agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
$$2$$. The protocol establishes procedures for regulating the import and export of living modified organism from one country to another.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

The Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another. It was adopted in 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity and entered into force in 2003.
Question 2
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The drug named Diclofenac has been in news, because _________.

A
A drug used in treating various endangered bird species in India

B
A drug that enters in to the food chain and causes death of vultures

C
It is an anti-inflammatory drug used in Poultry farming causing death of human

D
None of the above

Solution

Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is given to cattle in inflammation and pain has been the reason for rapid decline in the population of vulture. The vultures die of renal failure or kidney failure after eating carcasses of cattle administered with the drug. Almost 95% of vultures in India have disappeared after consuming diclofenac affected carcasses of cattle.
Question 3
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'Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee' (GEAC) is under the aegis of _________.

A
The Environment (Protection) Act, $$1986$$

B
The Wildlife Protection Act, $$1972$$

C
The Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, $$1974$$

D
The Forest (Conservation) Act, $$1980$$

Solution

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) works under the aegis of Environment Protection Act and functions in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). It is responsible for appraisal of activities involving large-scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle. The committee is also responsible for appraisal of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.
Question 4
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The Reef-building corals will not flourish in conditions where
$$1$$. Waters are very deep
$$2$$. Cold currents frequently upwell
$$3$$. There is absence of silt and water is salty
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

A
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

B
$$1$$ and $$3$$ only

C
$$2$$ and $$3$$ only

D
$$1$$ and $$2$$ only

Solution

Coral reefs begin to form when free-swimming coral larvae attach to submerged rocks or other hard surfaces along the edges of islands or continents. They are generally absent on the western coasts of continents because Western coast of continents has cold currents. Coral reefs do not flourish where there are cold currents because of the upwelling of the cold water from depths that cools the warm surface water. They flourish in warm tropical oceans with minimum temperature of 20 degree. Other favourable conditions are Oceanic water free of sedimentation, shallow waters, transparent parts of ocean bodies, etc.
Question 5
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With reference to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), consider the following statements.
$$1$$. These are standards for ambient air quality set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
$$2$$. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, $$1981$$.
$$3$$. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, $$PM10,\, PM2.5, \,NO2, \,SO2, \,CO, \,O3, \,NH3$$, and $$Pb$$.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$1$$ and $$3$$ only

C
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

D
$$1$$ and $$2$$ only

Solution

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are standards for ambient air quality set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), applicable nation wide. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Question 6
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With reference to the National Biodiversity Authority of India, consider the following statements.
$$1$$. It was set upto implement the Wildlife Protection Act, $$1972$$.
$$2$$. It has been conferred the status of an Autonomous body.
$$3$$. It performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory function for Government of India on issues pertaining biodiversity and its conservation.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ and $$2$$ only

B
$$2$$ and $$3$$ only

C
$$2$$ only

D
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

Solution

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established by the Central Government in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002). It is headquartered in Chennai. It is a autonomous statutory Body and it performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory functions for the Government of India on issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources. The Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates implementation of the provisions of the Act through decentralized system by setting up Biodiversity Management Committees(BMC) at local level.
Question 7
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How does the National Green Tribunal helps in protecting Environment and Ecology?
$$1$$. Disposing off cases relating to environment protection
$$2$$. Enforcing legal rights relating to environment
$$3$$. Providing relied and compensation for damages to persons a property on environment related issue's.
Select the correct answer from the codes given.

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
$$1$$ and $$2$$ only

D
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Solution
NGT is a tribunal set up to address environmental issues. It is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
It’s aims include:
effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation
of forests and other natural resources,
enforcement of any legal right relating to environment
giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Question 8

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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

Sr. No.	International Conventions	Hazardous Material
$$1$$.	Stockholm Convention	On Persistent Organic Pollutants
$$2$$.	Basel Convention	On Transboundary movement of hazardous material
$$3$$.	Rotterdam Convention	On Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals

Select the correct answer using the codes given.

$$1$$ only

$$2$$ only

$$3$$ only

All of the above

Solution

Stockholm Convention - It is an International treaty and aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of Persistent Organic Pollutants (PoPs).
Basel Convention - Aims to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations and specifically to prevent the transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries.
Rotterdam Convention - Aims to promote shared responsibilities in relation to import of hazardous chemicals.

Question 9
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The Saumitra Chaudari Committee is related to __________.

A
Agrarian reforms

B
Foreign Direct investment

C
Monetary Policy

D
Auto fuel policy

Solution

Petroleum ministry had setup Saumitra Chaudhuri Committee for Auto fuel vision policy 2025. Her recommendations were as below:
1. Implementing next Bharat Stage norms
2. Shift towards alternative fuels
3. Taxing old vehicles more , and disincentivising its use , promoting CNG vehicles by less taxation.
4. Bureau of energy efficiency labels on vehicles to show their fuel efficiency.
Question 10
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about $$REDD$$?
$$1$$. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases through enhanced forest management in developing countries.
$$2$$. $$REDD+$$ is essentially a vehicle to financially reward developing countries for their verified efforts to reduce emissions respectively.

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

The United Nations Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is a mechanism negotiated under UNFCC since 2005. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases. REDD+ stands for countries' efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and foster conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.

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Question 2

A drug used in treating various endangered bird species in India

A drug that enters in to the food chain and causes death of vultures

It is an anti-inflammatory drug used in Poultry farming causing death of human

None of the above

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Question 3

The Environment (Protection) Act, $$1986$$

The Wildlife Protection Act, $$1972$$

The Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, $$1974$$

The Forest (Conservation) Act, $$1980$$

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Question 4

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Question 9

Agrarian reforms

Foreign Direct investment

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Auto fuel policy

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