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With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
2. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.
3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.
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Important Questions on Environment and Ecology

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Which one of the following methods is not suitable for urban rainwater harvesting?

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Which of the following is not a component of smog?
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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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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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“Carbon Credit” is a term associated with the _____.
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Which one of the following is the most important factor for the formulation of smog?
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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 statements about the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is NOT correct?
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Which of the following gases are not responsible for the greenhouse gas effect on Earth?
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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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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.

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Which of the following is not a process of water cycle?
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Barometer is used to measure which of the following?
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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
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_____ is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is responsible for the heating of the Earth's surface and atmosphere.
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Where was the India's 1st plant set up to produce diesel from plastic waste opened?
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Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _____ gas.
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In 2016, the storm 'Imogen' accompanied by heavy rain, battered_____.