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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-I Topic: General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is the term used to describe the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature?

Global warming Ice age Heat wave Tropical cyclone
Q2. Where is the Gir Forest National Park located?

Gujarat Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Uttarakhand
Q3. What is the primary cause of global warming?

Deforestation Burning fossil fuels Volcanic eruptions Solar radiation
Q4. Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation strategy?

Mating dance of peacock Spines on cactus Echolocation of bats Venom of snakes
Q5. Which type of biodiversity is often measured by the number of different species present?

Genetic diversity Species diversity Ecosystem diversity Functional diversity
Q6. Which region is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

Arctic region Equatorial region Temperate region Desert region
Q7. What is the purpose of a Wildlife Sanctuary?

A. Promote hunting activities B. Protect endangered species C. Establish residential colonies D. Encourage deforestation
Q8. What is the term used to describe the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature?

Global cooling Climate change Ice age Heatwave
Q9. What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Helium
Q10. Which of the following is a characteristic of grassland ecosystems?

High rainfall Sparse trees Extreme cold High altitude
Q11. In the nitrogen cycle, which process converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use?

Denitrification Nitrification Nitrogen fixation Ammonification
Q12. Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?

House cat Tiger Pigeon Sparrow
Q13. Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally?

China United States India Russia
Q14. What is the term used to describe the process of gradual increase in Earth's average temperature?

Global cooling Climate change Global warming Weather variability
Q15. Which of the following is a sustainable practice to reduce carbon footprint?

Single-use plastics Fast fashion consumption Meat-heavy diet Carpooling
Q16. Which is the oldest national park in India?

Jim Corbett National Park Kaziranga National Park Bandipur National Park Ranthambore National Park
Q17. Which trophic level directly consumes producers?

Primary consumers Secondary consumers Producers Tertiary consumers
Q18. What is the term used to describe the process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for consumption?

Desalination Purification Filtration Distillation
Q19. Which human activity contributes significantly to climate change?

Recycling Using public transport Burning fossil fuels Planting trees
Q20. Which international organization is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Ramsar Sites?

A. UNICEF B. UNESCO C. WHO D. FAO

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