Ecology and Environment
Government Legislature
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Government Initiatives
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International Convention
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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+2
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Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
A
Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
B
Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
C
Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
D
Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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Consider the following statements:

1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.

2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
only
B
only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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Consider the following:

1. Carbon monoxide

2. Nitrogen oxide

3. Ozone

4. Sulphur dioxide

Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

A
1, 2 and 3
B
2 and 4 only
C
4 only
D
1, 3 and 4
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?

1. Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant.

2. Conventional chemical farming can cause an increase in soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming.

3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions.

4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so conventional chemical farming

Select the correct answer using the code given below.  

A
1 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
4 only
D
2 and 3
UPSC Civil Service Subjects
History of India
Science and Technology
Geography
Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
Economy
Current Affairs
Comprehension
Basic Numeracy
Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency