Environment GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which of the following is considered to be the purest form of natural water (distilled water) free from impurities?
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6419779ffb0ff69a8ee80503- 1Well waterfalse
- 2Spring watertrue
- 3River waterfalse
- 4Rain waterfalse
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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 is correctly matched?
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620e6739d72e9530e42705ea- 1Bombay Natural History Society - New Delhifalse
- 2Botanical Survey of India - Kolkatatrue
- 3Wildlife Institute of India - Coimbatorefalse
- 4National Botanical Research Institute - Jodhpurfalse
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Answer : 2. "Botanical Survey of India - Kolkata "
Q: Which of the following is one of four biodiversity hot spots of India?
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622a126418802b47fa85b8e1- 1Aravali hillsfalse
- 2Khasi hillsfalse
- 3Himalayatrue
- 4Vindhyachal hillsfalse
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Answer : 3. "Himalaya "
Q: Which of the following statements about forests is INCORRECT?
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64c398f296ae1f484204f6ba- 1In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.false
- 2Forests protect the soil from erosion.false
- 3In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation.true
- 4Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.false
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Answer : 3. "In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation."
Explanation :
All statements about forests are correct
1. In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.
2. Forests protect the soil from erosion.
3. Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.
Q: An object in which no light rays can pass through is called?
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62249a8d0817ad3c06fa7e29- 1opaquetrue
- 2translucentfalse
- 3transparentfalse
- 4convexfalse
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Answer : 1. "opaque "
Q: When did the Government of India Himplemented the Wildlife Protection Act?
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622496b118802b47fa75b32d- 11982false
- 21974false
- 31972true
- 41981false
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Answer : 3. "1972 "
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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64b52324e154aff5337375f5A. Afforestation could prevent flooding.
B. Afforestation can balance our ecosystem.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1Both A & B are incorrectfalse
- 2Only Bfalse
- 3Both A & Btrue
- 4Only Afalse
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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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6491982913e8bde0322ba788- 1photoperiodismfalse
- 2transpirationtrue
- 3photosynthesisfalse
- 4tropismfalse
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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.