General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Soil erosion can be prevented in a desert area.

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    By outline plowing
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    Using cultivated manure
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    By planting trees / afforestation
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    By rotating the crop
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Answer : 3. "By planting trees / afforestation"
Explanation :

Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem. Steps should be taken to curb this problem. Following are some ways to prevent soil erosion:

1. Plant trees on barren lands to prevent soil erosion.

2. Add mulch and rocks to trap plants and grass beneath to prevent soil erosion.

3. Mulch matting can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.

4. Place a series of fiber logs to prevent any water or soil from flowing away.

5. A wall at the base of a slope can help prevent soil erosion.

6. Every house should have proper drainage system so that water can flow into proper water collection systems.

7. Afforestation is the planting of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion. 

Q:

Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called: 

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    Afforestation
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    Contour ploughing
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    Shelter belts
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    Strip cropping
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Answer : 1. "Afforestation "
Explanation :

Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem. Steps should be taken to curb this problem. Following are some ways to prevent soil erosion:

1. Plant trees on barren lands to prevent soil erosion.

2. Add mulch and rocks to trap plants and grass beneath to prevent soil erosion.

3. Mulch matting can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.

4. Place a series of fiber logs to prevent any water or soil from flowing away.

5. A wall at the base of a slope can help prevent soil erosion.

6. Every house should have proper drainage system so that water can flow into proper water collection systems.

7. Afforestation is the planting of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion. 

Q:

What denotes learned and shared beliefs and behaviours?

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    Culture
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    Ethnicity
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    Group
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    Descent
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Answer : 1. "Culture"
Explanation :

Culture is defined as the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and material objects that characterize a particular group or society.


Q:

Which river is not a tributary of Krishna river?

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    Tungabhadra
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    Amravati
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    Ghataprabha
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    Malaprabha
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Answer : 2. "Amravati"
Explanation :

All these rivers are tributaries of the Krishna River.

- Tungabhadra

- Ghataprabha

- Malaprabha

Q:

World Environment Day is celebrated on - 

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    5th February
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    15th June
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    5th February
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    5th June
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Answer : 4. "5th June "

Q:

When is World Environment Day being observed?

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    4th June
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    5th June
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    7th June
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    6th June
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Answer : 2. "5th June"
Explanation :

1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.

2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.

3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.

Q:

When is 'World Environment Day' celebrated every year?

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    05 June
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    03rd June
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    02nd June
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    07 June
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Answer : 1. "05 June"
Explanation :

1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.

2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.

3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.

4. The issue of celebrating World Environment Day was raised for the first time in the United Nations General Assembly regarding human environment. After this, on June 5, 1973, many countries celebrated the first World Environment Day. You should read the Environment Day facts listed below.

Q:

When is World Environment Day celebrated?

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    5th April
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    5th March
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    5th May
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    5 June
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Answer : 4. "5 June"
Explanation :

1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.

2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.

3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.

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