Exam 1: Environmental Science and Conservation

Traditional Knowledge of tribes is useful for:

It is produced from uranium, a non-renewable energy source whose atoms are split (through a process called nuclear fission) to create heat and, eventually, electricity.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) was held in which year?

An increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time is called:

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere reserve is situated in which state?

Where is Ghana Bird sanctuary is situated?

It refers to any method which can be used to gather information about an object without coming in contact with it?

Which Convention is not related to protection of Ecosystem?

It is the process of protecting an endangered plant or animal species in its natural habitat, either by protecting or cleaning up the habitat itself, or by defending the species from predators.

It is the permanent destruction of indigenous forests and wood lands.

According to W.H.O. waste generated from disposable items such as handgloves, saline bottles etc are disposed in which

It is defined as any waste generated during diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals or in

It is a powerful antioxidant with many health benefits, including sun protection, improved heart health and a lower risk of certain types of cancer.

Genetic diversity is defined as:

Rotterdam convention is related to:

Where is Nanda Devi National park situated?

How many National parks are in India?

From which state of India Olive Ridley Turtles programme was initiated?

Which of the Constitution of India provides that the state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife of the country?

It is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats.