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Ecology and Biodiversity (CSAT)

CSAT Ecology and Biodiversity

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the given statements is/are correct in reference to Law of the Sea Treaty?

Consider the following statements:

1. Sea baseline limit is based on territorial waters, archipelagic waters, contiguous zones, continental shelves and EEZs.

2. High seas include the water column beyond the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

3. United States has extended U.S. territorial waters from three nautical miles to twelve nautical miles for national security purpose.

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Many international cruise ship companies operating in the Baltic Sea dump their sewage straight into the water.

Which of the following refers to the hazardous environmental situation arising from instances as given above?

  1. Hypoxemia
  2. Aquatic hypoxia
  3. Eutrophication
  4. Biodilution
  5. Limnology
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the given statements is/are correct in reference to International Conventions on Environment Safety?

Consider the following statements:

1. Nagoya protocol provides a legal framework on costing and sharing of benefits arising out of genetic resources.

2. Cartagena Protocol sets rules for genetic mutations and its commercial usage.

3. Copenhagen Accord under UNFCCC promotes sustainable development.

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Organisms like jellyfish, viperfish, tube worms and sea cucumbers are found in which of the following zones?

  1. Hadopelagic zone
  2. Abyssopelagic zone
  3. Bathypelagic zone
  4. Mesopelagic zone
  5. Aphotic zone
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

An area gets loads of snow during winters and loads of rains during summer. This area can be classified under which biome?

  1. The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes
  2. A rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees
  3. Vegetation having broadleaf trees, shrubs, perennial herbs and mosses
  4. Lands are snow-covered until summer brings a burst of wildflowers
  5. A very wet winter and also a very dry summer
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following ocean layers is known as the euphotic zone?

  1. The top sunlit zone
  2. The bottom of the sea bed
  3. The zone where water temperature is near freezing
  4. The zone where photosynthesis does not occur
  5. The zone below the thermocline and above the seabed
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The US Army Corps of Engineers demonstrated that windrowing and aeration of petroleum-contaminated soils helped in neutralising pollutants from a contaminated site.

Which of the following best describes the situation in reference to waste management?

  1. Bioleaching
  2. Mycoremediation
  3. Bioremediation
  4. Biosurfactants
  5. Biodegradation
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is incorrect in reference to Aichi Biodiversity Target strategic plan for the period of 2011 to 2020?

  1. It improves the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversities.
  2. It addresses the underlying cause of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government bodies and societies.
  3. It reduces the rate of biodiversity loss at the global, regional and national level.
  4. It reduces the direct pressures on biodiversity and promotes sustainable use.
  5. It enhances the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is incorrect in reference to National Forest Policy?

  1. It was passed for controlling biodiversity.
  2. Its fundamental principle is conservation of biodiversity.
  3. Its main aim was the conservation of natural heritage.
  4. Its objective was to check extension of sand dunes in desert areas of Rajasthan and along coastal tracts.
  5. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which city was the climate change meeting held in May, 2016?

  1. Lima, Peru
  2. Kyoto, Japan
  3. Bonn, Germany
  4. Paris, France
  5. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Kyoto protocol refers to which of the following objectives of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

  1. Meeting the targets set out in the Marrakech Accords
  2. Reduction in emissions
  3. International water treaties
  4. International agreement on ozone depletion
  5. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In reference to National Wetland policies, consider the following

  1. It shares its goals with National Environment Action Plan.
  2. It integrates with planning and decision making of other sectors.
  3. Conference of parties is held once in every three years.

Which of the following is/are correct in reference to National Wetland Policies?

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 1 and 3
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. All of the above
  5. None of these
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is incorrect in reference to Convention on Wetlands?

  1. A wetland should be considered internationally important if it regularly supports 20,000 or more waterbirds.
  2. WWF International works with Convention to develop new wetland sites.
  3. Criterion for identifying wetlands of international importance includes wetland-dependent non-avian animal species.
  4. Mangrove Jacks are found in abundance in Hope Island.
  5. Kanjli Wetland, Deepor Beel and East Godavari riverine are among the sites of this convention.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is incorrect in reference to Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?

  1. It is one of the largest and oldest conservation agreements in existence.
  2. It recognises the principle of sustainable use.
  3. It shares its mandate with that of GATT.
  4. MIKE is a programme of CITES.
  5. It is known as Washington Convention.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is incorrect in reference to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?

  1. It involves data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education.
  2. It aims to mobilise the public in support of nature conservation.
  3. It aims to re-evaluate the category of each species every five years.
  4. TRAFFIC is a joint programme of WWF and IUCN.
  5. Red list includes Bornean Orangutan in critically endangered category.
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