Static quiz June 20, 2025 (surroundings)
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Static Quiz June 20, 2025 (Environment) for UPSC exam
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. Consider the following statements about the Ramsar treaty:
1. It is an intergovernmental treaty that offers the framework for the preservation of Wetlands of international importance.
2. The Montreux record is kept as part of the Ramsar list to identify Wetlands where the ecological character has changed.
3. India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect answer: (d) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. The Ramsar Convention (1971) is an intergovernmental treaty for the preservation and sensible use of Wetlands.
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. The Montreux record is a register of Ramsar locations where the ecological character has been changed by human or natural factors.
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. From 2025 the UK has the most Ramsar sites. India is high but not at the top.IncorrectCorrect answer: (d) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. The Ramsar Convention (1971) is an intergovernmental treaty for the preservation and sensible use of Wetlands.
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. The Montreux record is a register of Ramsar locations where the ecological character has been changed by human or natural factors.
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. From 2025 the UK has the most Ramsar sites. India is high but not at the top.Ask 2 by 5
With reference to ecological follow -up, consider the following statements:
1. The primary follow -up takes place in an area where there was no previous life.
2. Secondary follow -up starts in areas that supported life earlier, but were disturbed.
3. Climax communities are always dominated by grass species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect answer: (a) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. The primary follow -up starts in lifeless areas (bare rocks, lava, etc.).
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. Secondary follow -up happens where ecosystems existed earlier, but were disturbed (eg Forest Fire, deforestation).
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. Climax communities vary on the basis of the region – can be forests, not just grasslands.IncorrectCorrect answer: (a) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. The primary follow -up starts in lifeless areas (bare rocks, lava, etc.).
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. Secondary follow -up happens where ecosystems existed earlier, but were disturbed (eg Forest Fire, deforestation).
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. Climax communities vary on the basis of the region – can be forests, not just grasslands.Ask 3 by 5
Consider the following statements regarding OZON-Outputends (ODs):
1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Halons are the most important ods regulated under the Montreal protocol.
2. Hydrofluorocool water substances (HFCs) are also regulated under the same protocol.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect answer: (b) only 1
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. CFCs and halons are important ods under the Montreal protocol.
• Statement 2: ✗ Incorrect. HFC’s do not play out, but are powerful greenhouse gases. They are treated in the context of the Kigali amendment, not the most important montreal protocol window work.IncorrectCorrect answer: (b) only 1
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. CFCs and halons are important ods under the Montreal protocol.
• Statement 2: ✗ Incorrect. HFC’s do not play out, but are powerful greenhouse gases. They are treated in the context of the Kigali amendment, not the most important montreal protocol window work.Ask 4 by 5
Which of the following are the characteristics of a tropical rainforest?
1. High annual rainfall, often more than 200 cm.
2. Rich biodiversity and multi -layered canopy structure.
3. Dominance of xerophytic vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectCorrect answer: (b) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. Tropical rain forests receive more than 200 cm of rainfall every year.
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. They are very biodiverse and have various canopy layers (emerging, awning, understory, forest floor).
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. Xerophytic vegetation (adapted to dry conditions) is not found in rain forests.IncorrectCorrect answer: (b) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. Tropical rain forests receive more than 200 cm of rainfall every year.
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. They are very biodiverse and have various canopy layers (emerging, awning, understory, forest floor).
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. Xerophytic vegetation (adapted to dry conditions) is not found in rain forests.Ask 5 by 5
Consider the following statements about ecological footprint:
1. It measures the amount of ground and water area required to produce the means that a population uses.
2. A lower ecological footprint means a higher level of sustainable life.
3. It only includes CO2 emissions from transport and industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect answer: (a) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. Ecological footprint quantifies human demand for nature – land, water, energy, etc.
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. A lower footprint = more sustainable life (less tension on natural resources).
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. It includes more than just CO2 emissions – also food, housing, transport, goods and services.IncorrectCorrect answer: (a) only 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Right. Ecological footprint quantifies human demand for nature – land, water, energy, etc.
• Statement 2: ✓ Right. A lower footprint = more sustainable life (less tension on natural resources).
• Declaration 3: ✗ Incorrect. It includes more than just CO2 emissions – also food, housing, transport, goods and services.
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