General Science Q & A part - 11

101. Consider the following statements about Red list of IUCN:

1. It is world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

2. It is reviewed every year.

3.  It is assesses the risk of extinction to species.

4. it’s headquarter is located in United States of America.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

      (a)    1 and 2 only    (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 4 only

102. Consider the following birds.

1. Greater Adjutant Storks

2. Osprey

3. Cattle Egret

4. Siberian Crane

Which of the above given birds are long distance migratory birds? 
(a)    1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only  (d) 3 and 4 only

103. Which of the following statements about ‘Noori’ is correct?

(a) It is the name of Indian movie.

(b)  It is the name of an endangered species of sheep.

(c) It is an extinct species of Kashmiri stag.

(d) It is world’s first cloned Pashmina goat.

104. Consider the names of the following scientists; who among them is known as the “Birdman of India?

(a) Dr. Hargobind Khorana

(b) Dr. Salim ali

(c) Dr. Devi Setty

(d)Dr. J.C. Bose

105. Which of the following is/are “clean and green Fuel”?

1. Petrol 2. Diesel 3. CNG 4. Bio-fuel

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 
(a)    1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 4 only (d) 3 and 4 only

106. Tal Chhapar sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan is all set to become a National park. Which of the following conditions/s need to be fulfilled for this upgradation?

1. Increasing the size of sanctuary to provide more space and long term conservation to black bucks and wide variety of resident and migratory birds

2. Acquiring human habitation

3. Restricted use of roads

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 
(a)    1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

107.  “Green Economy” is the main theme of “World Environment Day”. This economy includes

1. Reduce CO₂ emission

2. Adopt 3R’s

3. Plant more trees

4. Conserve energy

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 
(a)    1, and 2 only  (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 3 and 4

108. The elements in life support system are

1. Interrelated

2. Interdependent

3. Interconnected

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      (a)    1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c)All   (d) 1 and 3 only

109. Biomass gasification is considered to be one the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is /are correct?

1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used biomass gasification.

2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.

3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)    1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

ANSWERS : 

101. (b) 102.(c) 103.(d) 104.(b) 105. (a) 106. (a) 107. (d) 108. (d) 109 .(c)