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1. Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news ?

Its extract is widely used in cosmetics.

It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows

Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides

None of the above

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2. Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?

Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Increased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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3. The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of

Widespread monoculture practices in agriculture and large-scale commercial farming with indiscriminate use of chemicals in many parts of the world that may result in the loss of good native ecosystems

Fears of a possible collision of a meteorite with the Earth in the near future in the manner it happened 65 million years ago that caused the mass extinction of many species including those of dinosaurs

Large scale cultivation of genetically modified crops in many parts of the world and promoting their cultivation in other parts of the world which may cause the disappearance of good native crop plants and the loss of food biodiversity

Mankind's over-exploitation/misuse of natural resources, fragmentation/loss of natural habitats, destruction of ecosystems, pollution and global climate change

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4. How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board

1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.

2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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5. Consider the following statements:

1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.

3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

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