- What is the Montreux Record?
A. A list of Ramsar wetland sites that are of international importance
B. A register of Ramsar wetland sites where changes in ecological character have occurred
C. A treaty to protect wetlands and their ecosystem
D. An international program to conserve and manage wetlands
- What is the purpose of the Montreux Record?
A. To identify wetlands that are of international importance
B. To provide financial assistance for the conservation of wetlands
C. To monitor wetlands that are experiencing ecological changes
D. To provide a framework for international cooperation on wetlands conservation
- Which of the following is true about wetlands on the Montreux Record?
A. Wetlands on the Montreux Record are of international importance
B. Wetlands on the Montreux Record have been completely destroyed
C. Wetlands on the Montreux Record are beyond the point of recovery
D. Wetlands on the Montreux Record are experiencing changes in ecological character
- What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2023?
A. Wetland Restoration
B. Wetland Protection
C. Wetland Management
D. Wetland Preservation
- How many wetlands has India declared as Ramsar sites so far?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 125
- What is the purpose of the Save Wetlands Campaign launched by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change in Goa?
A. To increase public awareness about the value of wetlands
B. To provide financial assistance to wetland conservation efforts
C. To establish new wetlands in Goa
D. To reduce the number of Ramsar sites in India
- What is the definition of wetlands according to the Ramsar Convention?
A. “Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres”
B. “Areas of freshwater only, with water that is static or flowing, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres”
C. “Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, with water that is static or flowing, fresh or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed ten metres”
D. “Areas of freshwater only, with water that is static or flowing, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed ten metres”
- What was the primary mode of big-picture reconnaissance before the development of aircraft technology?
A. Spy balloons
B. Satellites
C. Drones
D. Airplanes
- What is the purpose of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train?
A. To promote tourism in India
B. To showcase the heritage of vibrant Gujarat
C. To provide an affordable travel option for people
D. To explore the natural beauty of India
- What are the major attractions in the itinerary of the Garvi Gujarat tour?
A. A visit to the Statue of Unity and prominent pilgrimage and heritage sites of Gujarat
B. A journey covering a distance of 3500 KMs approx
C. An exploration of India’s natural beauty
D. A tour of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’s birthplace
- What is the aim of the Green Deal Industrial Plan proposed by the European Commission?
A. To enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s industry
B. To reduce the state aid for clean energy projects
C. To increase the import of rare earths for industry
D. To simplify the regulatory framework for all industries
- What is the purpose of the “Net-Zero Industry Academies” proposed in the Green Deal Industrial Plan?
A. To promote industries that are not dependent on rare earths
B. To reduce the impact of free trade agreements on the environment
C. To provide up-skilling and re-skilling programmes in strategic industries
D. To reduce the issuance of permits for green projects
- What is the significance of the “Critical Raw Materials Act” included in the Green Deal Industrial Plan?
A. It aims to simplify the regulatory framework for industries
B. It provides access to materials that are crucial for developing net-zero technology
C. It aims to enhance the trade network of the EU
D. It helps in reducing the state aid for clean energy projects
- What is the lithosphere according to the Plate Tectonic theory?
A. The Earth’s rigid outer layer
B. The partially molten layer beneath the Earth’s crust
C. The Earth’s mantle
D. The Earth’s core
- What is responsible for most of Earth’s seismic and volcanic activity according to the Plate Tectonic theory?
A. Interactions between tectonic plates
B. The Earth’s core
C. The Earth’s mantle
D. The Earth’s atmosphere
- What causes mountains to form according to the Plate Tectonic theory?
A. Plate motions where plates converge
B. Plate motions where plates diverge
C. Plate motions where plates slip past one another
D. All of the above
- What happens when plates pull apart or diverge according to the Plate Tectonic theory?
A. Continents fracture and oceans are formed
B. Mountains are formed
C. Volcanoes are formed
D. None of the above
- What is the aim of computerizing the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)?
A. To bring transparency and accountability in their operations
B. To decrease the number of PACS in rural areas
C. To reduce the dependency on cooperative credit structure
D. To increase the membership fee of PACS
- What is the primary function of PACS?
A. Short term lending to farmers for crop loan
B. To provide agriculture inputs in the form of monetary or in-kind component
C. Providing storage space to farmers
D. All of the above
- What does NISAR stand for?
A. National Imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar
B. NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
C. New Imaging and Sensor Aperture Radar
D. National-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
- What will NISAR be used for?
A. Measuring groundwater levels
B. Tracking flow rates of glaciers and ice sheets
C. Monitoring forest and agricultural regions
D. All of the above
- What is the significance of NISAR’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology?
A. It can collect data only during clear weather conditions
B. It cannot penetrate clouds
C. It can produce high-resolution images regardless of weather conditions
D. It is not capable of producing high-resolution images
- What was the primary mode of big-picture reconnaissance before the development of aircraft technology?
A. Spy balloons
B. Satellites
C. Drones
D. Airplanes
- What was launched by the PM on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas held on 31st October, 2015?
A. A new political party
B. An economic initiative
C. A new cultural festival
D. A scheme to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- What is the 2023 theme for World Wetlands Day?
A. Wetland Restoration
B. Wetland Biodiversity
C. Wetland Monitoring
D. Wetland Conservation
- What is the Ramsar Convention?
A. An international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands
B. An agreement to regulate trade in endangered species
C. A convention to combat desertification
D. An accord to protect coral reefs
- Which Indian state has the maximum number of Ramsar sites?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
