KAS: Paper-II (B)5. Environmental Science (Biodiversity, Climate Change, Forest & Wildlife Law, Pollution)

What is the primary reason for the Ministry of Environment, Forests (MOEF) issuing notifications on ash Utilization? (i) To increase the production of coal and lignite in the country (ii) To reduce the requirements of land for ash disposal and address pollution caused by ash (iii) To promote the use of imported coal with lower ash content

Which of the following options is not a factor contributing to increasing frequency of drought in Kerala?

Which are the sources for Selenium contamination in India among the following? (i) Industrial sources (ii) Agricultural Practices (iii) Ground water

The alternatives for ozone-depleting substances have caused for (i) Production of ozone in the atmosphere (ii) Increase in Greenhouse effect (iii) Increase in the production of compounds with high global warming potential Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?

Which are the major objectives of Kyoto protocol? (i) to achieve stabilisation in Greenhouse gas concentration (ii) to control persistent organic pollutants (iii) to reduce ozone depletion (iv) to ensure that food production is not threatened

Development projects can be started within 10km of a protected forest such as a sanctuary and National Park. (i) The statement is incorrect (ii) Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife is required (iii) Permission from the State Forest Department is required (iv) Permission from the State Forest Department is not required Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?

“Eco-Sensitive Zones ('ESZ')” are (i) the areas notified under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc (ii) the areas notified under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc (iii) the areas notified under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?

Which statement(s) on Carbon offset is correct? (i) Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in green house emissions (ii) Carbon offsets are tradable unused quota of GHG emissions permitted to the countries (iii) Carbon offsets are quantified and sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (iv) Carbon offsets are total emissions of GHGs over a period of time by an individual