GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 115

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 115

1141) The main aim of Watershed Management Strategy of India is
A) promoting silviculture
B) hillslope management
C) arid land management
D) soil conservation

Answer: soil conservation
   
1142) Consider the following statements
1. Nuclear fuel is made from naturally occurring radioactive materials, such as uranium, found in rocks.
2. Nuclear fuel produces 50% less greenhouse gases than any non-renewable source of energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither1 nor 2

Answer: Only 1
   
1143) Consider the following statements
1. Acid rain reacts with buildings made from limestone.
2. Burning of sulphur containing coal can contribute to acid rain.
3. Eutrophication is an effective measure to control pollution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) Only 1
D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 1 and 2
   
1144) Consider the following statements regarding 'Bhitarkanika mangroves'
1. It is a Ramsar site which is located in the deltaic region of Vamsadhara and Subamarekha rivers.
2. It has the highest density of salt-water crocodiles in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: Only 2
   
1145) The 'Montreaux Flecord' is a register of
A) invasive alien species and their ecological hazards outside their native environment.
B) wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities.
C) endangered species of tropical and sub tropical fauna.
D) coastal cities under direct threat of consequences of global warming.

Answer: wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities.

1146) REDD Plus Programme is concerned with which of the following?
A) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
B) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
C) Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
D) Earth Summit

Answer: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
   
1147) Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
A) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
B) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
C) ozone and sulphur dioxide
D) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

Answer: nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
   
1148) Genetic diversity in agricultural crops is threatened by
A) introduction of high yielding varieties
B) intensive use of fertilizers
C) extensive intercropping
D) intensive use of bio pesticides

Answer: introduction of high yielding varieties
   
1149) Consider the following statements
1. India is now the third largest wind power producer in the world after USA and Germany.
2. The cumulative wind power generation in the country crossed 37 billion units of energy, 60% of which was accounted for by Tami Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor2

Answer: Neither 1 nor2
   
1150) Consider the following statements about Jaitapur Project
1. Jaitapur lies on the Arabian Sea coast.
2. It is proposed to construct 6 nucleai reactors each of 1650 MW.
3. Jaitapur Project will be implemented in a phased manner, with the first two reactors to be operated by 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) Only 2
D) None of these

Answer: 1, 2 and 3