In Jhum cultivation, what is the probable fertiliser?

1. Cow dung

2. Ash

3. Compost

4. Cattle excreta

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What is the difference between Jhum cultivation of earlier days and now a days?

1. Time gap for the recovery of land is increased

2. Time gap for the recovery of land is decreased

3. Ash is not used as fertilizer anymore.

4. No more forests are burn.

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Which of the following is not an outcome of deforestation?

1. Enhanced CO2 concentration

2. Disturbed hydrologic cycles

3. Loss of Biodiversity, soil erosion

4. Soil salinity

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Reforestation can

(1) Occur naturally

(2) Be speeded by planting trees with due consideration to biodiversity that earlier existed in that area

(3) Occur during Jhum cultivation

(4) All of these

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Amrita Devi is related to

(1) Conservation of Forests

(2) Integrated waste water treatment

(3) Solution to radioactive waste

(4) Solution go plastic

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The individuals of communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting wildlife is given an award

(1) Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award

(2) Ahmed Khan Wildlife Protection Award

(3) Dagar Wildlife Protection Award

(4) Chipko Movement Wildlife Protection Award

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Chipko Movement,

(1) Garhwal Himalayas

(2) In 1978

(3) In 1731, by Amrita Devi

(4) Both A and C

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JFM

Find the wrong statement out.

(1) Joint Forest Management

(2) The Government of India has introduced it

(3) Purpose was to work closely with the local communities for protecting and managing forests

(4) Communities are provided with money for their support under JFM

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Consider the following statements:

I. Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles for reducing the emission of poisonous gases.
II. They convert unburnt hydrocarbons to CO2 and H2O, and CO and NO to CO2 and N2 respectively.
III. Vehicles equipped with catalytic converters should use leaded petrol.


Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only  2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III
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Consider the following statements:

I. Noise was added as an air pollutant to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in 1987.
II. Montreal protocol was signed in 1987 to control the emission of ozone-depleting substances.
III. The Earth Summit for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits was held in 1992.


Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only  2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III


 

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