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The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere because it absorbs_____.

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Important Questions on Environment and Ecology

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Barometer is used to measure which of the following?
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A study by Gitanjali Katlam and Souniya Prasad from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Mohit Agarwal from Asian Adventures, and Raman Kumar from Nature Science Initiative examined the relationship between _______, which was published in the journal "Oirrent Science".
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The study of the relationship between living things and their environment is called _____.
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Which one of the following methods is not suitable for urban rainwater harvesting?

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If one plots the tank irrigation in India and superimposes it with map of well irrigation, one may find that the two are negatively related. Which of the following statements explain the phenomenon?

1. Tank irrigation predates well irrigation.

2. Tank irrigation is in the areas with impervious surface layers.

3. Well irrigation requires sufficient groundwater reserves.

4. Other forms of irrigation are not available.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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_____ is are being considered an alternative to reduce the country's crude oil imports worth 27 lakh crore. They can also be a potential weapon to fight increasing pollution.
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Which of the following gases are not responsible for the greenhouse gas effect on Earth?
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Which one of the following is the most important factor for the formulation of smog?
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Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _____ gas.
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Where was the India's 1st plant set up to produce diesel from plastic waste opened?
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The following five (5) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer going the code given below.

Statement I:

Global warming signifies the rice in global surface temperature.

Statement II:

The increase of concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causes the rise in global surface temperature.

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Which of the following is not a process of water cycle?
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On January 16, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled the attacks and interference on adults opting for inter-caste marriage as 'absolutely illegal' in the petition filed by which NGO in 2010?
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Which of the following statements about the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is NOT correct?
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Which of the following is not a component of smog?
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“Carbon Credit” is a term associated with the _____.
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What was the aim of Ganga Action Plan initiated by the Union Government?
1. Streamlining the flow of the Ganga River.
2. Reduction of Pollution on Ganga River.
3. Efficient use of Ganga water for irrigation.
4. Using Ganga River for generating hydel energy.