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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following about Ecosystem Productivity:
a. Lower Latitudes and altitudes have higher ecosystem productivity than higher latitudes and altitudes.
b. Oceans have higher ecosystem productivity than continents.
c. Arctic has higher ecosystem productivity than Antarctic.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Ecosystem Productivity refers to biomass generation or stored energy in an ecosystem per unit area per unit time.
Statement 1: Lower Latitudes and altitudes have higher ecosystem productivity than higher latitudes and altitudes because the lower latitudes and altitudes receive more sunlight.
Statement 2: Continents have higher ecosystem productivity than Oceans because per unit area, Oceans have very small photic zone.
Statement 3: Arctic has higher ecosystem productivity than Antarctic.
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The answer is b.
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Ecosystem Productivity refers to biomass generation or stored energy in an ecosystem per unit area per unit time.
Statement 1: Lower Latitudes and altitudes have higher ecosystem productivity than higher latitudes and altitudes because the lower latitudes and altitudes receive more sunlight.
Statement 2: Continents have higher ecosystem productivity than Oceans because per unit area, Oceans have very small photic zone.
Statement 3: Arctic has higher ecosystem productivity than Antarctic.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following:
a. Azotobacter
b. Rhizobium
c. Blue Green Algae
d. Fungi
e. Nitrosomonas
How many of the above microorganisms are involved in Nitrogen-fixation ?
Correct
The answer is b.
Azotobacter (in soil), Rhizobium (in root nodules) and Blue Green Algae (Nostoc) are involved in Nitrogen Fixation. Fungi is involved in Ammonification. Nitrosomonas is a bacteria involved in Nitrification.
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The answer is b.
Azotobacter (in soil), Rhizobium (in root nodules) and Blue Green Algae (Nostoc) are involved in Nitrogen Fixation. Fungi is involved in Ammonification. Nitrosomonas is a bacteria involved in Nitrification.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following :
a. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
b. BASIC
c. Mexico
d. Norway
e. Brazil
How many of the above countries are involved in formation of The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB) ?
Correct
The answer is b.
UNEP, BASIC, Mexico, G8 brought out the initiative of TEEB. Its principal objective is to mainstream the values of biodiversity and ecosystem services into decision-making at all levels. It captures monetary valuation of ecosystem services and biodiversity for Green Domestic Product.
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The answer is b.
UNEP, BASIC, Mexico, G8 brought out the initiative of TEEB. Its principal objective is to mainstream the values of biodiversity and ecosystem services into decision-making at all levels. It captures monetary valuation of ecosystem services and biodiversity for Green Domestic Product.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following biogeochemical cycles and their reservoirs:
a. Carbon cycle : Atmosphere
b. Phosphorus : Earth’s crust
c. Sulphur : Atmosphere
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Carbon cycle: Atmosphere
Phosphorus: Earth’s crust
Sulphur: Earth’s crust
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The answer is b.
Carbon cycle: Atmosphere
Phosphorus: Earth’s crust
Sulphur: Earth’s crust
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Wildlife Protection Act 1972:
a. Under the Act, the State Government needs to pass laws to declare an area as a Sanctuary or National Park.
b. The Chief Wildlife Warden is appointed by the Central Government.
c. The Act has been amended 8 times so far.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1 : Under the Act, the State Government, by notification (no need to pass any law) can declare an area as a Sanctuary or National Park.
Statement 2: The Chief Wildlife Warden is appointed by the State Government according to the Act. Central government may appoint directors and assistant
directors.
Statement 3 : The Act has been amended 8 times so far 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2006, 2013 and 2022.
Incorrect
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1 : Under the Act, the State Government, by notification (no need to pass any law) can declare an area as a Sanctuary or National Park.
Statement 2: The Chief Wildlife Warden is appointed by the State Government according to the Act. Central government may appoint directors and assistant
directors.
Statement 3 : The Act has been amended 8 times so far 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2006, 2013 and 2022.
