1.Consider the following statements.
1. Ecological Succession is the gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over
time.
2. Hydrarch succession takes place in wetter areas and xerarch succession takes place in dry
areas.
3. The species that invade a bare area are called keystone species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.1,2**
C.2,3
D.1,3
2.Ecological Succession is generally characterized by
1.Increased productivity
2.Decreased niche development
3.Increased complexity of food webs
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 3 only
d)1,3**
3)Consider the following statements.
1)Decomposition is the process where decomposers break down complex organic matter into
inorganic substances like carbon dioxide, water and nutrients.
2)Catabolism is the process where the humus is further degraded by some microbes and release of
inorganic nutrients occur.
3)Mineralization is process where bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simpler
inorganic substances.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only**
b) 2,3
c) 1,2
d) 2 only
4)Consider the following statements.
1.The higher amounts of waste decreases the rates of decomposition, thereby decreases the
Dissolved Oxygen content of water.
2.Biochemical Oxygen. Demand (BOD) is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by bacteria in
decomposing the organic wastes present in water.
Which of the above is are correct?
A.1
B.2**
C.Both
D.None
5)Consider the following statements.
1)Arctic region consists of boreal forest and tundra ecosystems.
2)In recent years, the frequency and scale of wildfires in the Arctic region have decreased.
3)The Arctic has been warming roughly four times as fast as the world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)1 only
B)1,3**
C)2.3
D)1,2,3
6)Consider the following statements.
1)In India, dancing frogs are only found in North-Eastern States.
2)Amphibians are currently the second most declining taxa globally.
Which of the above is/ are incorrect?
A.1**
B.2
C.Both
D.None
7)Consider the following statements regarding Soil microbiomes.
1)Soil microbiomes provide a habitat for microorganisms that benefit the environment by delivering
important ecosystem functions.
2)Grazing herbivores are exposed to soil microbiomes via direct ingestion.
3)They also work as a reservoir of human pathogens that induce antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)
and are sources of organic and inorganic pollutants.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3**
8)Ecosystems are capable of maintaining their state of equilibrium & they can regulate their own
species structure and functional processes – is called as?
A.Homeostasis**
B.Testacy
C. Isostatic equilibrium
D. Both A & C
9)Consider the following statements regarding the Tso Kar wetland:
1. It is north of the Pangong Tso.
2. It is an A1 Category Important Bird Area (IBA) as per Bird Life International.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)1 only
B)2 only**
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
It is southwest of the Pangong Tso lake.
10)Which of the following National Parks is/are located in Andaman and Nicobar
Islands?
1. Galathea Bay National Park
2. Rani Jhansi National Park
3. Indira Gandhi National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.1 only
B) 1 and 2 only**
C) 2 and 3 only
D)1, 2 and 3
11)Arrange the following National Parks in India from West to East:
1. Dinosaur Fossil National Park
2. Black Buck National Park
3. Guru Ghasidas National Park
4. Betla National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.2-1-3-4**
B.1-3-2-4
C.1-2-3-4
D.2-3-1-4
11.Arrange the following National Parks from North to South:
1. Indravati National Park
2. Kanger Ghati National Park
3. Guindy National Park
4. Silent Valley National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A)1-2-3-4**
B)2-1-3-4
C)1-2-4-3
D)2-1-4-3
12)Bhavani wildlife sanctuary,often seen in news is located in which of the following state?
A)Karnataka
B)Madhya Pradesh
C)Andhra Pradesh
DlKerala**
13)Arrange the following Tiger reserves from west to east direction:
1. Buxa tiger reserve
2. Manas tiger reserve
3. Pakke tiger reserve
4. Kaziranga tiger reserve
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.1-2-3-4**
B.1-3-2-4
C.1-2-4-3
D.1-3-4-2
14)The “Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary and Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary” is located in?
A.M.P
B.Odisha**
C.Andhra Pradesh
D. Chattisgarh
15)Which of the following are in “Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve”?
Mudumalai and Wyanaad Wildlife Sanctuaries; Bandipur, Nagarhole, Mukurthi and Silent Valley
National parks.***
B.Mudumalai and kalakad Wildlife Sanctuaries; Bandipur, Nagarhole, Mukurthi National parks.
C. Kalakad and Wyanaad Wildlife Sanctuaries; Guindy, Indira Gandhi, Nagarhole, Mukurthi National
parks.
D. Mudumalai, Kalakad and Wyanaad Wildlife Sanctuaries; Bandipur, Nagarhole, Mukurthi National
parks.
16)Which of the following pair (s) is/are correctly matched?
Biological Park/Bird Sanctuary : State
1.Machia Biological Park : Gujarat
2.Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) : Tamil Nadu
3.Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary : Haryana
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A)1 only
B)1 and 2 only
C)3 only
D)None**
17)“The Global Biodiversity Outlook” is published by which of the following?
A)IUCN
B)UN Convention on Biological Diversity**
C)Global Environmental Facility
D)World Bank
18)Consider the following statements regarding International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN):
1. It is the world’s oldest global environmental organization to promote nature conservation and the
ecologically sustainable use of natural resources.
2. Every year, IUCN convenes the IUCN World Conservation Congress to set the global conservation
agenda.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only**
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Note:Every four years, IUCN convenes the IUCN World Conservation Congress to set the global
conservation agenda
19)Which of the following is/are declared by state as protected areas for their adequate ecological,
geo-morphological and natural significance?
1. National Parks
2. Wetlands
3. Estuaries
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.1 only**
B.1 and 2 only
C.2 and 3 only
D.1 and 3
20)Consider the following statements regarding “Conservation Reserves”:
1. It is bought by amendment to Wild life protection act in 2003.
2. It is an area owned by the Central Government adjacent to National Parks and sanctuaries for
protecting the landscape, seascape and habitat of fauna and flora.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A.1 only
B. 2 only**
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
21.Consider the following statements regarding Sagarmala Parikrama:
1. It is supported by the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation.
2. It paves the way for future deployment of autonomous vessels in critical sea lanes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B. 2 only
C.Both 1 and 2**
D.Neither 1 nor 2
22)Which of the following country developed PyPIM Platform?
A.Israel**
B.India
C.China
D.Australia
23)Consider the following statements regarding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT):
1. It is an intergovernmental organization established with the aim of promoting ICT development in
the Asia-Pacific region.
2. It was founded on the joint initiatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A.1 only
B. 2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2**
24)Consider the following statements regarding Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), recently seen in
the news:
1. It is a rare, life-threatening skin condition.
2. The most common trigger for TEN are viral infections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only**
B. 2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
25)The Sirpur Lake, recently seen in the news, is located in which one of the following cities?
A.Indore**
B.Bhopal
C.Udaipur
D.Pume
