ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME MANAGER – ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 5/2017/OL
Category Code: 480/2015
Exam: Environment Programme Manager
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 31-01-2017
Alphacode A
Question1:-The Indian State through which Utharayana line does not pass
A:-Gujarath
B:-Madhya Pradesh
C:-West Bengal
D:-Orissa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Where do you find Khasi, Garo, Jayanthi Hills?
A:-Purvachal
B:-Himalayan range
C:-Trans Himalayan range
D:-Northern plains
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Which type of soil is suitable for cotton cultivation?
A:-Laterite (Mountain) soil
B:-Silt
C:-Riger
D:-Desert soil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Name the state where people below poverty line reside maximum
A:-Kerala
B:-Uttar Pradesh
C:-Bihar
D:-Goa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-Number of people living in one square k.m. area is called
A:-Optimum population
B:-Population growth
C:-Density of population
D:-Population phenomena
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Name of the commission formed to enquire Jaliyan Wala Bagh Massacre
A:-Hunter Commission
B:-Simon Commission
C:-Kothari Commission
D:-Mudaliar Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-Name of the Brave patriot who wrote under the pen name of “Hazrad”
A:-Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
B:-Riazuthullah Khan
C:-Asfaqullah Khan
D:-Vakkam Abdul Khadar Moulavi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-In which district of Kerala Paital Mountain is situated?
A:-Thiruvanandapuram
B:-Kozhikodu
C:-Vayanadu
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-In which coast of Kerala Maraman convention is held?
A:-Periyar
B:-Pampa Nadi
C:-Kabani
D:-Bharatapuzha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Main soil found in Kerala
A:-Brick soil
B:-Forest soil
C:-Silt
D:-Red soil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Which country released Sri Narayana Guru Stamp apart from India?
A:-Myanmar
B:-Nepal
C:-Pakisthan
D:-Sri Lanka
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-By whose effort Setu Lakshmi Bai declaration banning Animal Sacrifice in temples under Thiruvitancore
religious endowment was announced?
A:-Iyankali
B:-Brahmananda Siva Yogi
C:-Chattambi Swamigal
D:-Thaikad Ayya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Who wrote Viveka Choddamani?
A:-Chattambi Swamigal
B:-Sankaracharya
C:-Sri Narayana Guru
D:-Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-By what name Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam which was formed by Iyankali was changed in 1938?
A:-Pulaya Maha-Sabha
B:-Sadhujana Paripalini
C:-Anandha Maha Sabha
D:-Sadhujana Doodhan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Name of the social reformer who declared that church will be closed if school is not established along with
church
A:-Poikayil Yohannan
B:-Pambadi John Joseph
C:-Abraham Malpan
D:-Kuryakose Elias Chavara
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Which train is the fastest existing in India?
A:-Bhopal Sadhapti Express
B:-Amritsar Express
C:-Gathiman
D:-Himsagar Express
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Who is the State Election Commissioner?
A:-K. Sasidharan
B:-V. Bhaskaran
C:-Kamal Kutti
D:-Vincent M. Paul
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-Who is the Athletic who carried Indian Flag in Rio-Olympics?
A:-Abhinav Bindra
B:-Tintu Luka
C:-Sania Mirza
D:-Siva Thapa
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Who is the chairman of National Human Rights Commission?
A:-K.G. Bala Krishnan
B:-J.B. Koshi
C:-Ranganadha Misra
D:-H.L. Datt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Who was selected as Best Actor in the National Film Award Festival in 2015-16?
A:-Kamalahasan
B:-Amita Bachan
C:-Mohanlal
D:-Rajinikanth
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Bell-shaped age structure indicates
A:-Exponential growth
B:-Stable growth
C:-Declined growth
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Which of the following is a primary consumer?
A:-Carnivores
B:-Trees
C:-Herbivores
D:-Bacteria
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-The book ‘Silent Spring’ is written by
A:-Anil Agarwal
B:-M.C. Mehta
C:-Rachel Carson
D:-Baba Amate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-In Tamil Nadu Rain Water Harvesting is made compulsory in the state in
A:-2003
B:-2005
C:-2006
D:-2010
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Which of the following is not a Green House Gas?
A:-`”CO_2″`
B:-Methane
C:-`”N_2O”`
D:-Propane
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-‘Down to Earth’, a fortnightly news magazine was launched by
A:-Sunderlal Bahuguna
B:-Anil Agarwal
C:-Rachel Carson
D:-Medha Patkar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Which of the following is a biodegradable pollutant?
A:-Plastic
B:-Domestic sewage
C:-Detergent
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Cholera and typhoid are caused by
A:-Bacteria
B:-Worms
C:-Fungi
D:-Virus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Eutrophication is
A:-A process in carbon cycle
B:-A water purification technique
C:-A result of accumulation of plant nutrient in water body
D:-A improved water quality
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Bhopal Gas Tragedy is a case of
A:-Air pollution
B:-Soil pollution
C:-Nuclear pollution
D:-Thermal pollution
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Marine pollution is caused due to
A:-Oil
B:-Plastic
C:-Chemicals
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Ozone layer absorbs
A:-Radio waves
B:-Infrared radiations
C:-UV-Radiations
D:-Chlorine atoms
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted in the year
A:-1986
B:-1974
C:-1980
D:-1972
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Noise is
A:-Loud sound
B:-Unwanted sound
C:-Constant sound
D:-Sound of high frequency
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Demography is the study of
A:-Animal behaviour
B:-River
C:-Population growth
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-According to WHO, Health is
A:-A stage of physical well being
B:-A stage of mental well being
C:-A stage of social well being
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Reclamation of saline-alkali soil is done by
A:-Gypsum
B:-Lime
C:-Calcium carbonate
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-A legally binding international agreement to reduce green house gas emissions is
A:-Earth summit
B:-Kyoto protocol
C:-Vienna convention
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Biodiesel is obtained from
A:-Jatropha plant
B:-Soyabean plant
C:-Neem plant
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Chernobyl accident is an example of
A:-Nuclear Reactor Accident
B:-Thermal Power Plant Accident
C:-Train Accident
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Obsolete nuclear weapon is a example of
A:-High level radioactive waste
B:-Low level radioactive waste
C:-Liquid nuclear waste
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Biopesticides are based on the following ecological principles
A:-Predation
B:-Parasitism
C:-Amensalism
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Tsunami is a consequence of
A:-Volcanic eruption
B:-Flood
C:-Earthquake
D:-Cyclone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Still water behind the dam, is an example of
A:-High quality energy
B:-Potential energy
C:-Kinetic energy
D:-Nuclear energy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-BOD values are always less than
A:-DO value
B:-COD value
C:-MPN value
D:-SPC value
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Which of the following will be a future fuel of the world?
A:-Methanol
B:-Petrol
C:-LPG
D:-Ethanol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-The relationship between the organisms in which one organism benefits while the other not affected is
A:-Commensalism
B:-Predation
C:-Parasitism
D:-Mutualism
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-The number of individuals of a species that can survive in that area over time is called
A:-Age pyramid
B:-Growth curve
C:-Carrying capacity
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Mineral resources are
A:-Renewable
B:-Available in plenty
C:-Equally distributed
D:-Non renewable
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Environmental protection is the responsibility of
A:-Government of India
B:-NGOs
C:-Individual
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Acid rain is a result of, upset of
A:-Carbon cycle
B:-`”N_2″` cycle
C:-Sulphur cycle
D:-Both (2) and (3)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-The progressive accumulation of non-biodegradable chemicals through the food chain is called
A:-Biomagnification
B:-Biodegradation
C:-Bioremediation
D:-Ecological balance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Red data list include those species that are
A:-Harmful to human
B:-Facing the risk of extinction
C:-Responsible for pollution
D:-Abundant in nature
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-The species that are confined to a particular geographical area are
A:-Rare species
B:-Vulnerable species
C:-Endemic species
D:-Endangered species
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Which of the following is an example of In Situ biodiversity conservation?
A:-Biosphere Reserves
B:-Gene Bank
C:-Sanctuary
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-The place where one would go to find a particular organism is known as
A:-Factor
B:-Biomass
C:-Species
D:-Habitat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Human exposure to radiation is generally measured in
A:-Rems
B:-Curie
C:-Rads
D:-Sievert
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-ISO 14000 Standards deal with
A:-Pollution management
B:-Environmental management
C:-Risk management
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The brightness of famous Taj Mahal is decreased due to
A:-Global warming
B:-Acid rain
C:-Ozone layer depletion
D:-Deforestation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Suppose you live in the city of Delhi with average annual rainfall, 910 mm. Your house has a terrace area of
100 sq.m. How much of rainwater can you collect in a year?
A:-910 cu.m.
B:-0.91 cu.m.
C:-91 cu.m.
D:-0.09 cu.m.
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Objective of Integrated Pest Management is
A:-Irradication of pest
B:-Encouragement of pest
C:-Keep pest population below a threshold level
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Splash erosion is influenced by
A:-Rainfall intensity
B:-Rain drop size
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-Only rainfall intensity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Heavy metal contents in water sample is measured by
A:-Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
B:-Gas Chromatograph
C:-HPLC
D:-TOC Analyzer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Which of the following is used as biopolymer for synthesis of bioplastics?
A:-Poly Hydroxy Butarate
B:-Starch
C:-Fatty acid
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The process in which large and heavy soil particles (> 0.5 mm diam.) are moved is
A:-Suspension
B:-Surface creep
C:-Saltation
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Fate of chemical pesticide in soil is
A:-Volatilization
B:-Leaching
C:-Uptake and Degradation
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Sheet erosion is related to
A:-Land with mild and uniform slope
B:-Forest land
C:-Grass land
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-Basic principle of separation in Paper Chromatography is
A:-Adsorption
B:-Partition
C:-Ion exchange
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Parts Per Million (PPM) means
A:-mg/L
B:-μg/mL
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Autoclaving is
A:-Red heat sterilization
B:-Chemical sterilization
C:-Dry heat sterilization
D:-Moist heat sterilization
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-MPN test enumerates
A:-`ul{text{E.coli}}` only
B:-Coliforms
C:-Fungi
D:-Viruses
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-The main cause of Fukushima Power Plant Accident was
A:-Tsunami
B:-Faulty Reactor Design
C:-Human error
D:-Safety violations
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-When input of water is more than output of water the condition called as _________ is created in field.
A:-Water logging
B:-Wet land
C:-Acidic soil
D:-Alkalinity
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Which of the following is a principle of Green chemistry?
A:-100% efficient conversion
B:-No or low energy
C:-Less hazardous chemical use
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-The material used as biosensor is
A:-Antibody
B:-Hormone
C:-Neural receptor
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Which of the following is energy crop?
A:-Potato
B:-Corn
C:-Sugarcane
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Mychorrhizal infections in forest trees is an example of
A:-Parasitism
B:-Symbiosis
C:-Competition
D:-Predation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-‘Biomining’ uses
A:-Bioleaching
B:-Biosorption
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Phytoremediation uses capabilities of
A:-Microbes
B:-Plants
C:-Animals
D:-Fungi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-A fresh water fern used as biofertilizer is
A:-Azola
B:-Nostoc
C:-Azotobacter
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Which of the following entity is not included in fire triangle?
A:-Fuel
B:-Oxygen
C:-Energy
D:-Flamability
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Liming is done for the reclamation of
A:-Saline soil
B:-Alkali soil
C:-Acid soil
D:-Sodic soil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Which of the following factor is considered when land is assigned for human settlement?
A:-Stability of ground
B:-Availability of water
C:-Freedom from natural hazards
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Land classified as capability class-III (e) has
A:-Erosion risk
B:-Alkalinity
C:-Root zone restrictions
D:-Salinity
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Exchangeable sodium percentage is more than 15%, in case of
A:-Acid soil
B:-Saline soil
C:-Saline alkali soil
D:-Red soil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-The origin of βt gene in βt-cotton is
A:-Fungi
B:-Bacteria
C:-Algae
D:-Virus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Primary essential nutrient elements for plants are
A:-N, P, K
B:-Ca, Mg, S
C:-Micro nutrients
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Application of plant cell and tissue culture in forest management is
A:-Production of disease free plants
B:-Production of disease resistant plant
C:-Micro propagation
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Which of the following is a persistent pesticide?
A:-Carbamate
B:-Biopesticides
C:-Chlorinated hydrocarbons
D:-Organo phosphates
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-The effect of acid rain on ecosystem depends on
A:-Amount of acid
B:-Kind of acid
C:-Geology of that area
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Tilling and planting at right angle to the slope of the land is called
A:-Strip farming
B:-Contour cultivation
C:-Crop rotation
D:-Terracing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Significance of biogeochemical cycle is
A:-Resource utilization
B:-Resource depletion
C:-Biomagnification
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Clean up of the contaminated sites, with the help of natural and genetically modified micro-organisms is called
A:-Bioleaching
B:-Bioremediation
C:-Phytoremediation
D:-Reclamation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-In a closed system growth of microbes is self limiting. Because
A:-Depletion of nutrients
B:-Accumulation of waste
C:-Infection
D:-Both (1) and (2)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Electrical energy is an example of
A:-Low quality energy
B:-High quality energy
C:-Nuclear energy
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-India is most affected by
A:-Flood
B:-Tsunami
C:-Cyclones
D:-Earthquake
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Irrigation water quality is determined by the contents of
A:-Salts
B:-pH
C:-SAR value
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Which of the following is a cause of desertification?
A:-Deforestation
B:-Over grazing
C:-Mining
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Nuclear power reactor is a device that
A:-Permits controlled nuclear fission reaction
B:-Permits nuclear fusion reaction
C:-Permits breeder reaction
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-The impact of dam construction is
A:-Submergence of forest
B:-Loss of wild life habitat
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C