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 In Delhi, the use of _______ as fuel in public transport system has significantly lowered air pollution.

  1. Liquefied Petroleum gas (LPG)

  2. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

  3. Either A or B

  4. Diesel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The introduction of CNG in Delhi's public transport fleet was a landmark policy to reduce vehicular air pollution.

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Some animals and birds used in biopest control are?

  1. Snakes

  2. Lizards

  3. Owls and Peacocks

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Awareness is spreading about various animals and birds which help in  controlling pests. For example, snakes are one of the prime group of animals which prey upon rats, mice and various other pests. Similarly, large varieties of birds, for example, owls and peacocks, prey upon vermin and pests.
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Traditional Knowledge and Practices in India that aren't a burden on the environment are ____.

  1. Ayurveda

  2. Unani

  3. Tibetan and folk systems

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

Ayurveda, Unani, and various folk systems are traditional Indian practices that generally emphasize harmony with nature and sustainable living.

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What are the harmful effects of chemical fertilisers?

  1. Large tracts of productive land have been adversely affected

  2. Water bodies including groundwater system have suffered

  3. Demand for irrigation has been going up year after year

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

Chemical fertilizers cause soil degradation, water pollution through runoff, and often lead to increased water requirements for crops.

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What are some of the methods of biopest control?

  1. Use of pesticides based on plant products

  2. Mixed cropping

  3. Growing different crops in consecutive years on the same land

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

Biopest control includes a variety of methods like using natural plant-based pesticides and crop rotation (mixed/consecutive cropping) to disrupt pest cycles.

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 __________ aims at promoting the kind of development that minimises environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs

  1. Long-term development

  2. Using non-conventional energy sources

  3. Both A and B

  4. Sustainable development
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Sustainable development aims at promoting the kind of development that minimizes environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. 
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Non-commercial energy sources account for over ______ of the total energy consumption. 

  1. 35%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 38%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Non-commercial energy sources contains energy sources like cowdung, firewood, etc. 
Mainly rural areas are highly dependent upon these sources, as it's provided by nature without any amount which is almost unlimited. But, it's bad for environment, burning of these fuel causes air pollution.