CSAT Prelims Ecology - General Knowledge Questions and Answers for UPSC Exam | Page-2
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11
The Himalayan range if very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
Answer: Option [B]
12
What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?
Answer: Option [C]
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13
With reference to food chain in ecosystem, consider the following statements:
I. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
II. Food chain are found within the populations of a species
III. A food chains illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
Answer: Option [A]
14
Consider the following international agreements:
I. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
II. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
III. The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
Answer: Option [D]
15
Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphinss?
I. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
II. Increase in the population of crocodiles in revers
III. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidently
IV. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of below.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Answer: Option [C]
16
With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/ are correct?
I. It is a Public Limited Government Company
II. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company
Select of the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: Option [C]
17
Which of the following statement regarding ‘Green Climate Found’ is/ are correct?
I. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
II. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
Select of the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: Option [B]
18
‘Bio Carbon found Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the
Answer: Option [A]
19
Which of the following have coral reefs?
I. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
II. Gulf of Kachchh
III. Gulf of Mannar
IV. Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: Option [A]
20
Consider the following:
I. Star tortoise
II. Monitor lizard
III. Pygmy hog
IV. Spider monkey
Which of the above are naturally found in India?
Answer: Option [A]
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