Sarat Chandra IAS 21st March Quiz Welcome to your Sarat Chandra IAS 21st March Quiz Consider the following statements regarding the Biosphere reserves: They are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting balance between their conservation and sustainable use. Under the MAB Programme of the UNESCO, India has 11 internationally recognised biosphere reserves. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following are nonpoint sources of pollution in rivers? Toxic chemicals from urban run-offs. Surface drains carrying municipal sewage. Cattle wallowing. Excess fertilizers from agricultural lands. Select the correct option using the codes given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 4 only 1 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only Which of the following statements regarding ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign is correct? It has been launched by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It has been launched only in major metro cities as a pilot project. The campaign aims to spread the message of fuel conservation and greener environment. One-time coal cess has been levied to generate funds for the implementation of the campaign Consider the following statements regarding the Ecological Pyramid: The pyramid of energy in any ecosystem is always upright. The pyramid of biomass in an ocean is generally inverted. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following is/are the possible consequences of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? Decreased salinity in the river Pollution of groundwater Lowering of the water table Which of the following is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Please fill in the comment box below. Time's up
