1. We harm Earth with various activities such as unorganised disposal of waste. Which of the following kinds of wastes lasts longest in the environment?
(A) Biodegradable kitchen waste
(B) Chemical waste from factories
(C) Agricultural waste
(D) Nuclear waste
2. A waste management technique that involves the use of organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants from a contaminated site is known as
(A) Biomagnification
(B) Bioremediation
(C) Waste degradation
(D) Bioreduction
3. Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer on or under the Earth’s surface. It is found at places like Siberia, Alaska, etc. Permafrost is melting due to the rise in Earth’s average temperature and its melting will have catastrophic consequences for the life on planet. Which of the following gases are released from its melting?
(A) Carbon dioxide and methane
(B) Hydrogen sulphide and chlorine
(C) Ammonia and carbon monoxide
(D) Chlorine and arsine
4. The Olive ridley turtles are the smallest sea turtles in the world and are known for their synchronised mass nesting. Which of the following marine National Park/Sanctuary is the largest nesting ground of Olive ridley turtles?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
(B) Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
(C) Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
(D) Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Project Tiger was launched by the Government of India in 1973 to conserve the endangered species of tiger in the country. It was launched in which of the following National Parks?
(A) Kaziranga National Park
(B) Jim Corbett National Park
(C) Gir National Park
(D) Bandipur National Park
Answer Key
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. B
—————–
