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As reported in newspapers, China has raised objection on India's presence in South China Sea along with Vietnam. Both the nations are engaged in which of the following activities in the sea?

  1. Fishing

  2. Exploring minerals

  3. Exploring oilfields

  4. Disposal of electronic waste
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India's ONGC Videsh Limited has been involved in joint ventures with Vietnam for the exploration of oil and gas blocks in the South China Sea, which has been a point of contention with China.

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India recently started production in its new Uranium Ore Processing Mill in Teeramdih, Jharkhand. Uranium is mainly used in which of the following industries/sectors?

  1. Pharma

  2. Texitle

  3. Auto

  4. Nuclear Power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Uranium is a radioactive metal primarily used as fuel in nuclear power reactors to generate electricity.

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Which of the following countries is not the member of the Nuclear-Supplier Group (NSG)?

  1. Russia

  2. USA

  3. France

  4. Iran
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Iran is not a member of the NSG.

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Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

  1. Oil

  2. Solar energy

  3. Wind energy

  4. Hydroelectricity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Oil is considered as one of the conventional source of energy. As these are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. They are also named as non-renewable sources of energy.
Hence, A is the correct option. 
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Firewood, agricultural waste and dried dung are _____.

  1. non-commercial sources

  2. conventional sources

  3. both A and B

  4. none
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Agricultural waste, firewood and animals dung is non-commercial. It is non-commercial as it's available in no amount. Conventional sources are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. 
Hence, C is the correct option.
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What are the benefits of using compost?

  1. It saves the land from harmful effects of chemical fertilisers

  2. Civic authorities are benefited too as they have to dispose off a reduced quantity of waste

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Composting provides a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, reducing soil degradation, and helps municipal authorities by diverting organic waste from landfills.

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Which of the following is a unconventional source of energy?

  1. Oil

  2. Gas

  3. Solar

  4. Coal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Solar is considered as non-conventional sources of energy. This is the type of energy source which can be fill up and can be used again and again. 
It is in unlimited quantity because it's energy directly comes from sun. These are also named as renewable source of energy. These can be generated through natural phenomenons. 
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What are the advantages of adopting bio composting?

  1. Control soil erosion

  2. Control wetland construction

  3. Use as landfill cover

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bio-composting is versatile; it helps improve soil structure to control erosion, can be used as a cover for landfills to manage odors and leachate, and is used in various land reclamation projects.

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 ______ sources of energy are generally exhaustible, ______ sources are generally renewable.

  1. Noncommercial, commercial

  2. Commercial, noncommercial

  3. Conventional, non conventional

  4. Non conventional, conventional
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Commercial sources are exhaustible like coal, petroleum and electricity are considered as the conventional source of energy. As these are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. 
Other side, firewood, cow dung are non-commercial as they're are free of cost available with no limitations. 
Hence, B is the correct option.