General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Below are a few statements given about afforestation.
 A. Afforestation could prevent flooding.
 B. Afforestation can balance our ecosystem.
 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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    Both A & B are incorrect
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    Only B
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    Both A & B
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    Only A
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Answer : 3. "Both A & B"
Explanation :

The following statements below are correct about afforestation.

A. Afforestation could prevent flooding.

B. Afforestation can balance our ecosystem.

Q:

Plants release water into the air by the process of ______.

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    photoperiodism
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    transpiration
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    photosynthesis
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    tropism
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Answer : 2. "transpiration"
Explanation :

1. Plants release water into the air through a process called transpiration.

2. Transpiration is a natural process, by which plants expel water from their bodies in the form of vapor.

3. The process of transpiration takes place through small holes in the leaves, which are called stomata.

3. Transpiration is essential for plants, as it helps keep plants cool and transport nutrients from the roots to the leaves needed to make food.

Q:

______ includes all non-living components, such as air, cloud, dust, land, mountains, rivers, temperature, humidity, water, water vapour, sand, etc.

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    Biotic environment
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    Abiotic environment
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    Artificial environment
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    Healthy environment
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Answer : 2. "Abiotic environment"
Explanation :

Abiotic components are non-living factors in the environment which affect ecosystems like temperature, light, air, soil etc.

Q:

Which of the following is considered to be the purest form of natural water (distilled water) free from impurities? 

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    Well water
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    Spring water
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    River water
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    Rain water
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Answer : 2. "Spring water "
Explanation :

Rainwater is the purest form of natural water. It is formed naturally by evaporation followed by condensation of water vapour.

Q:

Which of the following is an example of an artificial ecosystem?

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    crop field
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    Forest
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    Lake
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    Pond
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Answer : 1. "crop field"
Explanation :

The crop field is an artificial ecosystem. 

Q:

 Which of the following environmental problems is called as 'Creeping Death'?

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    Soil erosion
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    Deforestation
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    Population growth
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    Water pollution
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Answer : 1. "Soil erosion"
Explanation :

Soil erosion which is also called the 'creeping death of the soil' is a global problem (Tripathi and Singh, 1993). India is facing soil erosion problems in sectors such as reservoir siltation, soil-degradation and in agricultural sectors mainly.

Q:

The Forest Rights Act, 2006 in its title recognizes the rights of which category?

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    Scheduled Tribes
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    Scheduled Castes
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    Economically Backward Classes
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    Most Backward Classes
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Answer : 1. "Scheduled Tribes "
Explanation :

The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs.

Q:

Which of the following is different from the rest? 

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    Deforestation
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    Desertification
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    Erosion
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    Conservation
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Answer : 4. "Conservation "
Explanation :

Conservation is not a process where anything gets erode, degrade, etc. like Deforestation, Desertification, and Erosion.

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