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Consider the following States: 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Attempt & see explanationRecently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
Attempt & see explanationWhy is there a great concern about the "microbeads" that are released into the environment?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following pairs — Wildlife : Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat : Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements: 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some species of snakes are viviparous. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Attempt & see explanationWhich of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Attempt & see explanationIn the context of which one of the following are the terms "pyrolysis and plasma gasification" mentioned?
Attempt & see explanationIn the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt & see explanationWhich one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements: Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change. Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following: 1. Aerosols 2. Foam agents 3. Fire retardants 4. Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
Attempt & see explanationWhich one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environments with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are correct?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels: 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground. 2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground. 3. They are omnivorous. How many of the above statements are correct?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?
Attempt & see explanationWhich of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
Attempt & see explanation'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements : Statement-1: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-2: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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