Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | paper 2 | |
| Exam / Course | mains | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2014 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
1 The cultures Azotobacter and Azospirillum are used for crops for the nutrition of nitrogen. Leguminous Non -leguminous Both leguminous and non-leguminous None of the above Answer options
only
only
both and
none of the above
2 Loam soils are those which Contain equal proportion of sand, silt and clay. Exhibit the properties of sand, silt and day in equal proportions. Exhibit dominant physical properties of sand, silt and clay. Have more proportion of silt and clay compared to that of sand. Answer options
and only
only
only
None of the above
3 The most abundant metallic element occurring in the earth's crust is .
Si
0
Al
Fe
4 Which is the process of removal of excess salts from the soils?
Solodization
Desalinization
Podzolization
Pedoturbation Cflliiifil6l jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
5 Which of the following chemical amendments are suitable for reclamation of saline and alkaline soils Gypsum Sulphur Iron sulphate Pyrites Answer options
and only
and only
only
and
6 Which of the following are the agronomic measures of soil and water conservation? Contour cultivation Organic manures and fertilizers Contour trenching Grasses Answer options
and only
and only
and only
and
7 What concept is adopted in watershed planning and implementation?
Valley to ridge
Ridge to valley
Lower to higher
None of the above
8 Which one of the following two statements is correct? Soil applications of BHC dust 25-30 kgjha for white grub and Thimet 20 G 15 kgjha for termites should be done and these chemicals should be mixed well in the soil at the time of final field preparation. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct CfiIQlflldl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 5 F06
9 The All India Coordinated Research Project for Dry land Agriculture which is now Central Research Institute for Dry land Agriculture (CRIDA) is situated at
Dehradun
Chandigarh
Delhi
Hyderabad
10 What is the permissible soil loss in agricultural land
3 tons/ha
7 tons/ha
5 tons/ha
4 tons/ha
11 A group of organisms of the same species that live, grow and reproduce in the same environment are called as
Population
Community
Ecotype
Society
12 The percentage of energy transformed from one level to the next level of trophic structure is known as
Energy pyramid
Energy flow
Energy efficiency
Trophic level
13 A large ecological area characterised by similar vegetation and climate is called as
Biosphere
Ecosphere
Biomass
Biome
14 Transfer of food energy from the producers through a series of organisms (herbivores to carnivores to decomposers) with repeated eating and being eaten is
Food web
Food chain
Ecological Energetics
Detritus Food chain
15 Which is a major storage place for atmospheric carbon-dioxide which is also referred to as a sink?
Atmosphere
Ocean
Living organisms
Land &I11H'flldl /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
16 Which of the following is the non-essential but useful element for plant (crop) and animal?
17 Average F20 and K 20 nutrient content in Farm Yard Manure are Chlorine Strontium Vanadium Bromine Answer options
and only and only and only None of the above s and respectively. 2.5 -3.5 per cent, 0.6 -1.8 per cent and 0.3 -0.9 per cent
0.3 -0.9 per cent, 2.0 -2.5 per cent and 2.5 -3.0 per cent
4.0 -5.5 per cent, 3.0 -3.5 per cent and 1.5 -2.0 per cent
0.5-1.5 per cent, 0.4-0.8 per cent and 0.5-1.9 per cent
18 Which organisms use organic compounds as their source of carbon?
Autotrophs
Facultative
Autochthonous
Heterotrophs
19 Raw bone meal contains about per cent P20S and per cent Nitrogen.
32% P20 S and Nitrogen
35% P20 S and Nitrogen
30% P20 S and Nitrogen
25% P20 S and Nitrogen
20 The highest nitrogen containing fertilizer is
Urea
Ammonium sulphate Anhydrous ammonia Ammonium nitrate -mm jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 21. 7 Staphyllococci and Pneumococci may cause Syphilis
Conjunctivitis
Relapsing fever Tsutsgamushi disease F06
22 Zoonotic diseases spread from animals to plants plants to animals to animals to humans plants to humans
23 Teak wood is attacked by
Smut
Pythium
Claviceps
Uncinula tectonea
24 Vermins are pests or nuisance animals. Which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 lists vermins
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Schedule V
Schedule VI
25 This is a universal parasite of cattle, several species of this pest infest domestic animals in India and Pakistan. It clings to the hairs with its claw -like legs and thrust its mouthparts into the skin for sucking blood. Name the parasite:
Blow flies
Cattle louse
Cattle tick
Stable flies
26 Pyrethrum bombs were used during the war.
America -Vietnam war
I World War
II World War
America -Iraq war CfllqH4l€1 jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
27 Which of the following statements regarding DDT are correct It is classified as organochlorine insecticide. It is persistent inorganic pollutant. Once it enters the blood chain, its level keeps increasing. It is persistent organic pollutant. Answer options
only
and only
and only
and only
28 Match the following: Physical poison Methyl bromide Nerve poison Lead arsenate Protoplasmic poison Malathion Respiratory poison Silica
29 Continuous increase in concentration of harmful pesticide residue in successive tropic levels is called
Bioveriation
Biosensitisation
Biological aggregation
Biological magnification
30 Which of the following is not a Synthetic Insecticide?
DDT
BHC
Pyrethrin
Aldrin Cfll41flldl ifTlTT /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 9 F06
31 Occurrence of Equisetum plebejum indicates presence of rich soil.
Silver
Gold
Copper
Iron
32 Trade in electronic waste management is controlled by
Rio De Janeiro Convention
Basel Convention
Agenda 21
Bali Summit
33 With which one of the following pollutions is Blood Brain Barrier a disorder in neurological system of human body related?
High concentration of S02 in air
Radiation from mobile towers
Direct radiation of UV light
Passive cigarette smoking
34 The species that have not been seen continuously for more than years in the wild state, are known as extinct species. e.g. Dodo.
50
100
200
500
35 Match the following Column Column -II (Project to protect (Year) endangered animals) Lion Project 1973 Tiger Project 1987 Crocodile Project 1972 Rhino conservation project 1974
CflIQlfil61 jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK p.T.a.
36 Match the following: Column Column -II (Pollutants) (Effect) Mercury Damage central nervous system Lead Damage immune system Cadmium Cronic damage to the brain PVC Accumulate in kidney and liver
(iii)
37 Government of India recently lifted ban on mining in Non-ecologically Sensitive Areas of the Talukas of which of the following districts in Maharashtra
Kolhapur
Sangli
Sindhudurg
Satara
38 The common feature related to Jamwa Ramgarh Sanctuary, Keladevi Sanctuary and Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary is
All three wildlife sanctuaries have high rate of man animal conflicts.
All sanctuaries have animal disease.
Degradation of forest area due to limestone mining.
Killing of wildlife after falling in mine pits.
39 Due to inhalation of coal dust, coal workers may be victims of this disease: Asbestosis Silicosis Gray lung disease Pneuma coniosis CflIQIflIJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
40 The illegal and unscientific mining of iron are in India in the first decade of 21St century was boosted by the construction boom in which of the following countries?
United States of America
Brazil
Australia
China
41 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect Brow -Antlered deer is the most endangered deer in South Asia. It is found only in Jammu and Kashmir. Answer options
Statement is incorrect
Statement is incorrect
Both and are incorrect
Neither nor is incorrect
42 Elephants have highly developed sense of smell hearing sight all of the above Answer options
only
and only
and
None of the above options is correct
43 Exclusively Indian wild animal having striking colour, beautiful long spiralled homs is Cheetal or Spotted Deer Sambhar Barasingha or Swamp Deer Black Buck Answer options
only
and
only
only Chll""llftldl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
44 The Giant Panda is the official symbol of
WPSI
WWF
CBSG
IUCN
45 Indian four horned antelopes have special features: Is the only antelope that is blessed with a pair of horns. The male only bear horns. The coat colour is fawn and shade of black on the lower part. The anterior pair of horns is shorter than the posterior one. Answer options
and are correct
and are correct
are correct
are correct
46 In India about 75% of the total matchwood industries are located in the state of
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
47 Which one of the following two statements is correct Well known fibre of commerce known as Kittul is obtained from the leaves of Caryota Urens, the sago palm. Likewise Agave sps particularly Agave americana yields an excellent fibre. Agave sps however require lot of water and are not at all drought resistant. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct &l141f'lIJl ifPTT /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 13 F06
48 The rich source of Turpentine is
Fern
Sunflower
Pines
Moss plant
49 Which one of the following two statements is correct Gum Karaya is obtained from the bark of a tree called sterculia urens. India almost has a monopoly in the production of the Gum, the most of which is exported. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct
50 The insect that cannot live without the fig and the fig trees cannot produce seed without the insect:
Honey bee
Wasp
Silkworm
Lac insect
51 In the winter season plant roots need soil.
Dry
Moist
Both and
None of these
52 Plant produce maximum growth when exposed to a day temperature about higher than the night temperature.
5.5 to 8°C
4.5 to 7°C
6.5 to goC
4 to goC
53 The ability of many plants to flower is controlled by
Photo period
Temperature
Water
Nutrition CflllOllflldl /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
54 Which one of the following two statements is correct Plants lose water in transpiration to an extent of 69%. Transpiration is measured by Lysimeter. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
55 Which one of the following two statements is correct Denitrification occurs in water logged soils. The process by which Nz is reduced to ammonium (NH4 is denitrification. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
56 Mangrove Forest is the largest in the world both in size and biodiversity.
Gulf of Azaba
Florida, United States
Costa Rica
Sundarban, India
57 Mixed dense forest of tropical evergreen and temperate evergreen rain forest species are generally called
Alpine
Coniferous
Deciduous
Sholas
58 Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera and Ceriops species are typically found in
Moist Teak forest
Sal forest
Mangrove forest
Ravine thorn forest CflI¥i1flIJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 15 F06
59 The composition of tropical thorn/scrub forest is deciduous with low thorny trees and xerophytes predominant, top canopy more or less broken and is less than
25 m high
20 m high
10 m high
5 m high
60 The species or taxa likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating:
Vulnerable species
Rare species
Threatened species
None of the above
61 Lucerne, berseem, cowpea are the leguminous fodders rich in Carbohydrates and minerals Proteins and minerals Fats and minerals Answer options
and are correct
only is correct
and are correct
and are correct
62 Maharashtra is covered with type of Grassland.
Sehima -dichanthium type
Themada -arundinella cover
Temperate -alpine cover
Dichanthium -cenchrus lesiurus cover
63 Balankya strain of Deoni cattle has a complete white colour Without any spot on body Partial black face Black spots on total body Answer options
only
and
and
and CflIQlfil61 ifTlTT /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
64 Pastures closed to grazing in temperate regions and cut for hay or silage are called as Meadows Savanna Answer options only and Silvi -pasture None of the above and only and only
65 Suitable management practices used to increase the milk production of cows grazing on pasture in combination are: rotational grazing grazing of fenced strips of pasture for short period selective grazing by high yielding cows before low yielding ones continuous grazing Answer options
and only
only
only
and only
66 Which one of the following two statements is correct A herbicide should not be sprayed when the wind velocity is high. A herbicide should not be sprayed when it is hot and sunny. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct CflIQlfllJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 17 F06
67 Which one of the following two statements is correct Jim Corbett National Park is one of the World Heritage Sites. Jim Corbett National Park is the first National Park established in India and was earlier called as Hailey National Park. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither nor is correct
68 Parthenium is an aggressive invasive alien weed, native to
Asia
Africa
Australia
America
69 Regeneration of forest is affected due to the invasive
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia mearnsii
Mikania micrantha
Ulex europaeus
70 On the basis of ontogeny weeds are classified as Grasses, sedges and broad leaf weeds Obligate weeds and facultative weeds Relative weeds and volunteer weeds Annuals, Biennials and perennial weeds Answer options
only
and only
only
none of the above ChIQp::msl ffi1TT jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
71 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect The genetic uniformity is a major cause for disease epidemics. Mutation cannot be artificially induced. Answer options Only is incorrect Only is incorrect Both and are incorrect Neither nor is incorrect
72 Which one of the following two statements is correct In vitro describe biological processes that are made to occur outside the living body. In vivo describe biological processes as they are observed to occur in glass. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
73 Which one of the following two statements is correct Back cross is a mating between individuals of the parental generation and the first generation of offspring. Back cross is a mating between individuals of the parental generation and the second generation of offspring. Answer options:
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct
74 Which one of the following two statements is correct Culture medium in tissue culture contains a mixture of nub'ients only in the liquid form, Tissue culture has helped in gaining information on factors controlling growth and has helped in regeneration of complete plants. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct CfiIQiflldl 1fTl1T j5PACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 19 F06
75 Which one of the following two statements is correct In cryotherapy plants are exposed to low temperatures. The temperature range is usually between 0 Answer options:
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
76 The reasons behind sea -level rise include: thermal expansion of seas melting of glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets increased rainfall Answer options:
and
and
and
only
77 Reduction of Green -house Gas emission level for industrial nations agreed in the Kyoto Protocol is .
2
10%
15%
78 The India State of Forests Report 2013 has recorded in the forest cover of India as compared to ISFR report 2011.
increase
decrease
gaps
no change
79 Established in 1988 for the purpose of controlling Green-house gases in the atmosphere and to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of climate change:
The Intergovernment Panel on Climate Change
United Nations Framework Conservation on Climate Change
Kyto Protocol
Green Mission Cfi'WlT Cfllqlflldl ifTllT jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
80 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect? Save the Silent Valley campaign was launched by the state's Shastra Sahitya Parishad. Save the Taj campaign has been launched by Chandi Prasad Bhat. Answer Options:
Only is incorrect
Only is incorrect
Both and are incorrect
Neither nor is incorrect
81 In which two types are the maps divided into based on content and purpose in aerial photography?
82 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Topographical map and Thematic map Topographical map and Geological map Thematic map and Natural map Geographical map and Natural map The first indigenously built satellite INSAT-2A was launched in 1997. INSAT 2D the last satellite in the multipurpose (INSAT 2D series) was launched from Kourou, French Guyana. Answer options Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
83 What are the common applications of remote sensing images and aerial photographs?
Mitigation of the natural hazards
Tracking of environmental disasters
Forecast changes in environment
Land use and land cover mapping CflIQlfllJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 21 F06
84 Which one of the following three statements is incorrect
Remote sensing methods depend upon only the emission and not reflection of electro magnetic radiation
Human eye is a remote sensor
Bats use Radar principle for searching their way
None of the above
85 Which is the visible portion of spectrum expressed in nanometers in aerial photographs?
420 nm -650 nm
less than 400 nm
more than 750 nm
400 nm to 750 nm
86 Protection of endangered species by preserving the entire ecosystem is known as
In-situ conservation
Ex-situ conservation
Biodiversity conservation
None of the above
87 Which one of the 27 Tiger Reserves of India has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO?
Corbett in Uttaranchal
Melghat in Maharashtra
Manas in Assam
Sundarban in West Bengal
88 Which one of the follOWing two statements is correct Ex-situ approach means conservation of species not in the lab but in their natural habitat. Ex-situ conservation is important particularly for endangered species. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct CflIIOlH4IJ1 ifTlTT jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
89 Fragile area rich in biodiversity with high degree of Endemism and higher incidence of rare and threatened species is known as r BlOSp· here reserve Hotspots Ecosystem Species richness
90 Who has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court of India, to save Taj Mahal from "Marble cancer," phenomena due to air pollution?
Sunderlal Bahuguna
Sunita Narayan
M.e. Mehta
Anil Agrawal
91 The concept of carbon credit came into existence as a result of awareness of the need for controlling emissions. Name the mechanism formalised on International Agreement between 170 countries:
GATT
Rio -Summit
Kyoto Protocol
WTO
92 In 1950, who started a festival of planting trees known as Van mohotsav
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh
Indira Gandhi
Mohan Dharia
K.M. Munshi
93 The scope of joint forest management has been largely confined to
Severely eroded mountain slopes
Railway line strips
Canal banks
Degraded forest areas
94 The major tribal community that resides in Lakshadweep is
Aminidivi
Birhor
Totos
Buxas
95 Which one of the following two statements is correct There are 553 tribal communities Jiving in India as per the notified schedule. The schedule is notified under Article 342 of the constitution of India. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
nor is correct f.6IQHiIJl iWTT /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 23 F06
96 Which one of the following sequences of states from the highest to the lowest tribal population is correct
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Gujarat
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa
Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
97 Which one of the following two statements is correct? As a result of the promulgation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 the non-forest use of the forest land has been restricted. Even for felling a tree permission of the designated officer of the Central Government is a must. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
98 The Species which are in danger of extinction are called as Vulnerable Threatened Endangered Rare Answer options
only
and
only
and only
99 Which one of the following two statements is correct? The first World Climate Conference was held at Nairobi, Kenya. The fourteenth World Forestry Congress scheduled in September, 2015 will be held at Geneva, Switzerland. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both
Neither
100 The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) was launched in order to encourage United Nations agencies to integrate environmental measures into their programs in the year:
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none of the above
2 Loam soils are those which Contain equal proportion of sand, silt and clay. Exhibit the properties of sand, silt and day in equal proportions. Exhibit dominant physical properties of sand, silt and clay. Have more proportion of silt and clay compared to that of sand. Answer options
and only
only
only
None of the above
3 The most abundant metallic element occurring in the earth's crust is .
Si
0
Al
Fe
4 Which is the process of removal of excess salts from the soils?
Solodization
Desalinization
Podzolization
Pedoturbation Cflliiifil6l jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
5 Which of the following chemical amendments are suitable for reclamation of saline and alkaline soils Gypsum Sulphur Iron sulphate Pyrites Answer options
and only
and only
only
and
6 Which of the following are the agronomic measures of soil and water conservation? Contour cultivation Organic manures and fertilizers Contour trenching Grasses Answer options
and only
and only
and only
and
7 What concept is adopted in watershed planning and implementation?
Valley to ridge
Ridge to valley
Lower to higher
None of the above
8 Which one of the following two statements is correct? Soil applications of BHC dust 25-30 kgjha for white grub and Thimet 20 G 15 kgjha for termites should be done and these chemicals should be mixed well in the soil at the time of final field preparation. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct CfiIQlflldl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 5 F06
9 The All India Coordinated Research Project for Dry land Agriculture which is now Central Research Institute for Dry land Agriculture (CRIDA) is situated at
Dehradun
Chandigarh
Delhi
Hyderabad
10 What is the permissible soil loss in agricultural land
3 tons/ha
7 tons/ha
5 tons/ha
4 tons/ha
11 A group of organisms of the same species that live, grow and reproduce in the same environment are called as
Population
Community
Ecotype
Society
12 The percentage of energy transformed from one level to the next level of trophic structure is known as
Energy pyramid
Energy flow
Energy efficiency
Trophic level
13 A large ecological area characterised by similar vegetation and climate is called as
Biosphere
Ecosphere
Biomass
Biome
14 Transfer of food energy from the producers through a series of organisms (herbivores to carnivores to decomposers) with repeated eating and being eaten is
Food web
Food chain
Ecological Energetics
Detritus Food chain
15 Which is a major storage place for atmospheric carbon-dioxide which is also referred to as a sink?
Atmosphere
Ocean
Living organisms
Land &I11H'flldl /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
16 Which of the following is the non-essential but useful element for plant (crop) and animal?
17 Average F20 and K 20 nutrient content in Farm Yard Manure are Chlorine Strontium Vanadium Bromine Answer options
and only and only and only None of the above s and respectively. 2.5 -3.5 per cent, 0.6 -1.8 per cent and 0.3 -0.9 per cent
0.3 -0.9 per cent, 2.0 -2.5 per cent and 2.5 -3.0 per cent
4.0 -5.5 per cent, 3.0 -3.5 per cent and 1.5 -2.0 per cent
0.5-1.5 per cent, 0.4-0.8 per cent and 0.5-1.9 per cent
18 Which organisms use organic compounds as their source of carbon?
Autotrophs
Facultative
Autochthonous
Heterotrophs
19 Raw bone meal contains about per cent P20S and per cent Nitrogen.
32% P20 S and Nitrogen
35% P20 S and Nitrogen
30% P20 S and Nitrogen
25% P20 S and Nitrogen
20 The highest nitrogen containing fertilizer is
Urea
Ammonium sulphate Anhydrous ammonia Ammonium nitrate -mm jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 21. 7 Staphyllococci and Pneumococci may cause Syphilis
Conjunctivitis
Relapsing fever Tsutsgamushi disease F06
22 Zoonotic diseases spread from animals to plants plants to animals to animals to humans plants to humans
23 Teak wood is attacked by
Smut
Pythium
Claviceps
Uncinula tectonea
24 Vermins are pests or nuisance animals. Which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 lists vermins
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Schedule V
Schedule VI
25 This is a universal parasite of cattle, several species of this pest infest domestic animals in India and Pakistan. It clings to the hairs with its claw -like legs and thrust its mouthparts into the skin for sucking blood. Name the parasite:
Blow flies
Cattle louse
Cattle tick
Stable flies
26 Pyrethrum bombs were used during the war.
America -Vietnam war
I World War
II World War
America -Iraq war CfllqH4l€1 jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
27 Which of the following statements regarding DDT are correct It is classified as organochlorine insecticide. It is persistent inorganic pollutant. Once it enters the blood chain, its level keeps increasing. It is persistent organic pollutant. Answer options
only
and only
and only
and only
28 Match the following: Physical poison Methyl bromide Nerve poison Lead arsenate Protoplasmic poison Malathion Respiratory poison Silica
29 Continuous increase in concentration of harmful pesticide residue in successive tropic levels is called
Bioveriation
Biosensitisation
Biological aggregation
Biological magnification
30 Which of the following is not a Synthetic Insecticide?
DDT
BHC
Pyrethrin
Aldrin Cfll41flldl ifTlTT /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 9 F06
31 Occurrence of Equisetum plebejum indicates presence of rich soil.
Silver
Gold
Copper
Iron
32 Trade in electronic waste management is controlled by
Rio De Janeiro Convention
Basel Convention
Agenda 21
Bali Summit
33 With which one of the following pollutions is Blood Brain Barrier a disorder in neurological system of human body related?
High concentration of S02 in air
Radiation from mobile towers
Direct radiation of UV light
Passive cigarette smoking
34 The species that have not been seen continuously for more than years in the wild state, are known as extinct species. e.g. Dodo.
50
100
200
500
35 Match the following Column Column -II (Project to protect (Year) endangered animals) Lion Project 1973 Tiger Project 1987 Crocodile Project 1972 Rhino conservation project 1974
CflIQlfil61 jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK p.T.a.
36 Match the following: Column Column -II (Pollutants) (Effect) Mercury Damage central nervous system Lead Damage immune system Cadmium Cronic damage to the brain PVC Accumulate in kidney and liver
(iii)
37 Government of India recently lifted ban on mining in Non-ecologically Sensitive Areas of the Talukas of which of the following districts in Maharashtra
Kolhapur
Sangli
Sindhudurg
Satara
38 The common feature related to Jamwa Ramgarh Sanctuary, Keladevi Sanctuary and Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary is
All three wildlife sanctuaries have high rate of man animal conflicts.
All sanctuaries have animal disease.
Degradation of forest area due to limestone mining.
Killing of wildlife after falling in mine pits.
39 Due to inhalation of coal dust, coal workers may be victims of this disease: Asbestosis Silicosis Gray lung disease Pneuma coniosis CflIQIflIJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
40 The illegal and unscientific mining of iron are in India in the first decade of 21St century was boosted by the construction boom in which of the following countries?
United States of America
Brazil
Australia
China
41 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect Brow -Antlered deer is the most endangered deer in South Asia. It is found only in Jammu and Kashmir. Answer options
Statement is incorrect
Statement is incorrect
Both and are incorrect
Neither nor is incorrect
42 Elephants have highly developed sense of smell hearing sight all of the above Answer options
only
and only
and
None of the above options is correct
43 Exclusively Indian wild animal having striking colour, beautiful long spiralled homs is Cheetal or Spotted Deer Sambhar Barasingha or Swamp Deer Black Buck Answer options
only
and
only
only Chll""llftldl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
44 The Giant Panda is the official symbol of
WPSI
WWF
CBSG
IUCN
45 Indian four horned antelopes have special features: Is the only antelope that is blessed with a pair of horns. The male only bear horns. The coat colour is fawn and shade of black on the lower part. The anterior pair of horns is shorter than the posterior one. Answer options
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and are correct
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46 In India about 75% of the total matchwood industries are located in the state of
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
47 Which one of the following two statements is correct Well known fibre of commerce known as Kittul is obtained from the leaves of Caryota Urens, the sago palm. Likewise Agave sps particularly Agave americana yields an excellent fibre. Agave sps however require lot of water and are not at all drought resistant. Answer options
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Both are correct
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48 The rich source of Turpentine is
Fern
Sunflower
Pines
Moss plant
49 Which one of the following two statements is correct Gum Karaya is obtained from the bark of a tree called sterculia urens. India almost has a monopoly in the production of the Gum, the most of which is exported. Answer options
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Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct
50 The insect that cannot live without the fig and the fig trees cannot produce seed without the insect:
Honey bee
Wasp
Silkworm
Lac insect
51 In the winter season plant roots need soil.
Dry
Moist
Both and
None of these
52 Plant produce maximum growth when exposed to a day temperature about higher than the night temperature.
5.5 to 8°C
4.5 to 7°C
6.5 to goC
4 to goC
53 The ability of many plants to flower is controlled by
Photo period
Temperature
Water
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54 Which one of the following two statements is correct Plants lose water in transpiration to an extent of 69%. Transpiration is measured by Lysimeter. Answer options
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Only is correct
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Neither nor is correct
55 Which one of the following two statements is correct Denitrification occurs in water logged soils. The process by which Nz is reduced to ammonium (NH4 is denitrification. Answer options
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Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
56 Mangrove Forest is the largest in the world both in size and biodiversity.
Gulf of Azaba
Florida, United States
Costa Rica
Sundarban, India
57 Mixed dense forest of tropical evergreen and temperate evergreen rain forest species are generally called
Alpine
Coniferous
Deciduous
Sholas
58 Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera and Ceriops species are typically found in
Moist Teak forest
Sal forest
Mangrove forest
Ravine thorn forest CflI¥i1flIJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 15 F06
59 The composition of tropical thorn/scrub forest is deciduous with low thorny trees and xerophytes predominant, top canopy more or less broken and is less than
25 m high
20 m high
10 m high
5 m high
60 The species or taxa likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating:
Vulnerable species
Rare species
Threatened species
None of the above
61 Lucerne, berseem, cowpea are the leguminous fodders rich in Carbohydrates and minerals Proteins and minerals Fats and minerals Answer options
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62 Maharashtra is covered with type of Grassland.
Sehima -dichanthium type
Themada -arundinella cover
Temperate -alpine cover
Dichanthium -cenchrus lesiurus cover
63 Balankya strain of Deoni cattle has a complete white colour Without any spot on body Partial black face Black spots on total body Answer options
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64 Pastures closed to grazing in temperate regions and cut for hay or silage are called as Meadows Savanna Answer options only and Silvi -pasture None of the above and only and only
65 Suitable management practices used to increase the milk production of cows grazing on pasture in combination are: rotational grazing grazing of fenced strips of pasture for short period selective grazing by high yielding cows before low yielding ones continuous grazing Answer options
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66 Which one of the following two statements is correct A herbicide should not be sprayed when the wind velocity is high. A herbicide should not be sprayed when it is hot and sunny. Answer options
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67 Which one of the following two statements is correct Jim Corbett National Park is one of the World Heritage Sites. Jim Corbett National Park is the first National Park established in India and was earlier called as Hailey National Park. Answer options
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Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither nor is correct
68 Parthenium is an aggressive invasive alien weed, native to
Asia
Africa
Australia
America
69 Regeneration of forest is affected due to the invasive
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia mearnsii
Mikania micrantha
Ulex europaeus
70 On the basis of ontogeny weeds are classified as Grasses, sedges and broad leaf weeds Obligate weeds and facultative weeds Relative weeds and volunteer weeds Annuals, Biennials and perennial weeds Answer options
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71 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect The genetic uniformity is a major cause for disease epidemics. Mutation cannot be artificially induced. Answer options Only is incorrect Only is incorrect Both and are incorrect Neither nor is incorrect
72 Which one of the following two statements is correct In vitro describe biological processes that are made to occur outside the living body. In vivo describe biological processes as they are observed to occur in glass. Answer options
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Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
73 Which one of the following two statements is correct Back cross is a mating between individuals of the parental generation and the first generation of offspring. Back cross is a mating between individuals of the parental generation and the second generation of offspring. Answer options:
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Both are correct
Neither is correct
74 Which one of the following two statements is correct Culture medium in tissue culture contains a mixture of nub'ients only in the liquid form, Tissue culture has helped in gaining information on factors controlling growth and has helped in regeneration of complete plants. Answer options
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Both are correct
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75 Which one of the following two statements is correct In cryotherapy plants are exposed to low temperatures. The temperature range is usually between 0 Answer options:
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Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
76 The reasons behind sea -level rise include: thermal expansion of seas melting of glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets increased rainfall Answer options:
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and
and
only
77 Reduction of Green -house Gas emission level for industrial nations agreed in the Kyoto Protocol is .
2
10%
15%
78 The India State of Forests Report 2013 has recorded in the forest cover of India as compared to ISFR report 2011.
increase
decrease
gaps
no change
79 Established in 1988 for the purpose of controlling Green-house gases in the atmosphere and to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of climate change:
The Intergovernment Panel on Climate Change
United Nations Framework Conservation on Climate Change
Kyto Protocol
Green Mission Cfi'WlT Cfllqlflldl ifTllT jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
80 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect? Save the Silent Valley campaign was launched by the state's Shastra Sahitya Parishad. Save the Taj campaign has been launched by Chandi Prasad Bhat. Answer Options:
Only is incorrect
Only is incorrect
Both and are incorrect
Neither nor is incorrect
81 In which two types are the maps divided into based on content and purpose in aerial photography?
82 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Topographical map and Thematic map Topographical map and Geological map Thematic map and Natural map Geographical map and Natural map The first indigenously built satellite INSAT-2A was launched in 1997. INSAT 2D the last satellite in the multipurpose (INSAT 2D series) was launched from Kourou, French Guyana. Answer options Only is correct
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Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct
83 What are the common applications of remote sensing images and aerial photographs?
Mitigation of the natural hazards
Tracking of environmental disasters
Forecast changes in environment
Land use and land cover mapping CflIQlfllJl jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK A 21 F06
84 Which one of the following three statements is incorrect
Remote sensing methods depend upon only the emission and not reflection of electro magnetic radiation
Human eye is a remote sensor
Bats use Radar principle for searching their way
None of the above
85 Which is the visible portion of spectrum expressed in nanometers in aerial photographs?
420 nm -650 nm
less than 400 nm
more than 750 nm
400 nm to 750 nm
86 Protection of endangered species by preserving the entire ecosystem is known as
In-situ conservation
Ex-situ conservation
Biodiversity conservation
None of the above
87 Which one of the 27 Tiger Reserves of India has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO?
Corbett in Uttaranchal
Melghat in Maharashtra
Manas in Assam
Sundarban in West Bengal
88 Which one of the follOWing two statements is correct Ex-situ approach means conservation of species not in the lab but in their natural habitat. Ex-situ conservation is important particularly for endangered species. Answer options
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Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct CflIIOlH4IJ1 ifTlTT jSPACE FOR ROUGH WORK P.T.O.
89 Fragile area rich in biodiversity with high degree of Endemism and higher incidence of rare and threatened species is known as r BlOSp· here reserve Hotspots Ecosystem Species richness
90 Who has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court of India, to save Taj Mahal from "Marble cancer," phenomena due to air pollution?
Sunderlal Bahuguna
Sunita Narayan
M.e. Mehta
Anil Agrawal
91 The concept of carbon credit came into existence as a result of awareness of the need for controlling emissions. Name the mechanism formalised on International Agreement between 170 countries:
GATT
Rio -Summit
Kyoto Protocol
WTO
92 In 1950, who started a festival of planting trees known as Van mohotsav
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh
Indira Gandhi
Mohan Dharia
K.M. Munshi
93 The scope of joint forest management has been largely confined to
Severely eroded mountain slopes
Railway line strips
Canal banks
Degraded forest areas
94 The major tribal community that resides in Lakshadweep is
Aminidivi
Birhor
Totos
Buxas
95 Which one of the following two statements is correct There are 553 tribal communities Jiving in India as per the notified schedule. The schedule is notified under Article 342 of the constitution of India. Answer options
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96 Which one of the following sequences of states from the highest to the lowest tribal population is correct
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Gujarat
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa
Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
97 Which one of the following two statements is correct? As a result of the promulgation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 the non-forest use of the forest land has been restricted. Even for felling a tree permission of the designated officer of the Central Government is a must. Answer options
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Neither nor is correct
98 The Species which are in danger of extinction are called as Vulnerable Threatened Endangered Rare Answer options
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99 Which one of the following two statements is correct? The first World Climate Conference was held at Nairobi, Kenya. The fourteenth World Forestry Congress scheduled in September, 2015 will be held at Geneva, Switzerland. Answer options
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100 The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) was launched in order to encourage United Nations agencies to integrate environmental measures into their programs in the year:
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