161. Which one of the following lakes has been recently included under National lake Conservation Project?
Bhimtal
Pulicat
Ooty
Sambhar
162. Which of the following represents the average increase in earth’s temperature during the last century?
0.6 degree Celsius
0.7 degree Celsius
0.8 degree Celsius
0.9 degree Celsius
163. The United Nations Convention on Climate Change ratified by more than 50 countries became effective on
March 21, 1994
May 21, 1995
June 21, 1996
June 21, 1999
164. Which of the following is not a Greenhouse Gas?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Nitrogen
165. Which of the following countries does not have a global atmosphere watch station to collect data on world temperatures?
Algeria
Brazil
Kenya
India
166. Which of the following substances is/are ozonedepleting? Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Chlorofluorocarbons 2. Halons 3. Carbon tetrachloride Codes:
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
167. Which one of the following is the most effective factor of coral bleaching?
Marine pollution
Increase of salinity of seas
Rise in normal temperature of seawater
outbreak of diseases and epidemics
168. Which of the following group of gases contribute of the ‘Green House Effect’?
Ammonia and ozone
Carbon monoxide and Sulphur dioxide
Carbon tetrafluoride and Nitrous oxide
Carbon dioxide and Methane
169. To meet Euro-II emission standards, what should be the sulphur content in the ultra-low sulphur diesel?
0.05 percent or less than this
0.10 percent
0.15 percent
0.20 percent
170. Climate change is caused by
Green house gases
Depletion of ozone layer
Pollution
All the above
171. Which one among the following substances does not contribute to global warming?
Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour
172. Which one of the following is the correct definition of “Agenda 21”?
It is an action plan of U.N.O. for protecting human rights.
It is a book of 21 chapters on nuclear disarmament.
It is a action plan for the conservation of global environment in 21th century.
It is an agenda for the election of the President in the next meeting of SAARC.
173. The ‘Eco Mark’ Scheme was launched in 1991 to encourage consumers to buy products of less harmful environment impact. Which one of the following consumer products is not notified under this Scheme?
Soaps and Detergents
Paper and Plastics
Cosmetics and Aerosols
Drugs and Antibiotics
174. Which one of the following is a bio indicator of air pollution?
Fern
Lichen
Money plant
Dodder
175. Acid rain is due to air pollution by
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide and Sulphur dioxide
176. Euro emission norms are emission standards and these represent a package setting limits for emission from a vehicle. Which of the following gases is covered under this?
Carbon monoxide
Hydro carbons
Nitrogen oxides
All the above
177. Which one of the following air pollutants can affect blood stream leading to death?
Asbestos dust
Cadmium
Lead
Carbon monoxide
179. Ozone protects biosphere from
Infra-red rays
Ultraviolet rays
X-rays
Gama rays
180. Which one of the following provides the cryogenic indicator of climate change?
Ice core
Fossilised pollen
Tree ring growth
Evaporite deposit
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