6. With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility'’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment
Both (a) and (b)
7. Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to a conservation organization called “Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
9. Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally 4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? 1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration 3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter
1, 2 and 4 only