20th June 2019 Shift 1:

  1. One of the main outcomes of the Rio +20 conferences was to develop a set of
    1. Sustainable Development Goals
    2. Millennium Development Goals
    3. National Development Goals
    4. National Land Restoration Strategy
  2. The time frame for the implementation of Millennium Development Goals was,
    1. 2000-2005
    2. 2000-2015
    3. 2005-2010
    4. 2000-2012
  3. Oligotrophic lakes are characterized by
    1. High level of nutrients – Eutrophic lakes
    2. Absence of nutrients
    3. High level of organic matter
    4. Low level of nutrients 
      1. It has low algal production and often have clear water with high drinking water quality.
  4. The duration for which of the usable compost generation is 3-6 months?
    1. vermicomposting
    2. Semi-Automatic waste converter
    3. Pit-Composting
    4. Automatic waste converter
  5. With the increase in temperature, the dissolved oxygen content in a water body
    1. Decreases
    2. Increases
    3. Remain constant
    4. May increase or decrease depending on the temperature range
  6. Which one of the following is an educational FM radio network?
    1. Gyan-Darshan
    2. Gyan-Vani
    3. Gyan-Dhara
    4. GIAN

20th June 2019 Shift 2 :

  1. Statement I: Most of the member countries in the International Solar Alliance are located between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of Capricorn
    1. Statement II: Japan is a member country of the International solar allianceWhich of the above is correct:
    1. Options
      1. I only
      2. II only
      3. Both I and II
      4. Neither I and II 
  2. Which of the following disasters belong to the category of nuclear disasters?
    1. Fukushima disaster
    2. Chernobyl disaster
    3. Three-mile Island incident
    4. The love canal disaster
      1. Choose the correct option:
        1. ABC
        2. abd
        3. acd
        4. bcd
  3. Assertion: Nighttime temperatures in the central parts of the city are generally higher than those over the surrounding rural areas
    1. Reason: Radiation losses over the urban areas are less than those over the rural areas
    2. Choose the correct option:
    3. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    5. A is true but R is false
    6. A is false but R is true
  4. Consider the statements in the context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by the United Nations
    1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
    2. Improve maternal health
    3. Responsible consumption and production
    4. Reduce child mortality
      1. Choose the correct code:
        1. ABC
        2. bcd
        3. abd
        4. acd
  5. The Paris agreement aims to limit the temperature rise in this century by how many degree clerics above the pre-industrial levels?
    1. 1 degree C
    2. 2 degrees C
    3. 0.5 degrees C
    4. 3 degrees C

21st June 2019 Morning:

  1. Statement 1: The Millennium Development Goals were adopted in the United Nation in the year
    1. Statement II: Development of a global partnership for development was one of the Millennium Development Goals. Which of the above statements is /are correct?
      1. Only I
      2. Only II
      3. Both I and II
      4. Neither I nor II
  2. Which of the following belongs to the category of geophysical hazards?
    1. Infestation
    2. Avalanches
    3. Invasive species
    4. Diseases
  3. Which one of the following conferences/summit is also known as the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)?
    1. The Stockholm conference, 1972
    2. The Rio de Janerio Conference, 1992
    3. The Johannesburg Summit. 2002
    4. The Rio+ 20 Conference, 2012
  4. In the formation of surface ozone, which of the following does play an important role?
    1. Oxides of nitrogen
    2. Oxides of sulfur
    3. Sunlight
    4. Carbon monoxide
      1. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
        1. (1), (2), (3)
        2. (2), (3), (4)
        3. (1), (3), (4)
        4. (1), (2), (4)
  5. Brain drain problem which was dominant in the middle of the 20th Century in India is indicative of which one of the following aspects?
    1. Lack of adequate facilities for advanced study and research in India.
    2. The capacity of the developed nations to buy the talent at a price beyond the means of the developing nations
    3. Increase of population and underutilization of human research
      1. Choose the correct option from below
        1. Only (i) and (iii)
        2. Only (ii) and (iii)
        3. Only (iii)
        4. Only (i) and (ii)
  6. Which are the examples of potential kinetic energy? Select your answer from the option given below:
    1. Water that is behind a dam
    2. Radio signals
    3. An Airplane idling on the runway
    4. A satellite before it is launched
    5. A coiled spring
    6. Heat harnessed from the oceans 
      1. Options
        1. (i), (iii), (iv) and (v)
        2. (i), (ii), (iii) and (vi)
        3. (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi)
        4. (ii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
  7. Which one of the following five-year plans of India has given special emphasis on “Education and Manpower”?
    1. Third Five Year Plan
    2. Fourth Five Year Plan
    3. Second Five Years Plan
    4. Fifth Five year Plan

21 June 2019 shift-2:

  1. A geothermal reserve has the stored heat of 5*1019 J. If the overall efficiency of a geothermal power plant based on this reserve is 0.04, how much power can be produced by the plant in 1 year?
    1. 63.41 GW
      1. Heat energy = 5*10^19 J
      2. Efficiency = 0.04
      3. power= heat * efficiency/ time in second in 1 yr
      4. 5*10^19 * 0.04(365*24*60*60)
      5. 63.41 Gw
  2. Which of the following materials is widely used in solar cell fabrication?
    1. (1) Rubidium
      (2) Silicon
      (3) Nickel
      (4) Chromium
  3. How many National Missions of the Indian Government are there to address the problem of climate change?
    1. 6
    1. 8
    2. 12
    3. 17
  4. The target set by the Indian government for power from roof-top installation. By the year 2022 is
    1. 40 GW
    2. 50 GW
    3. 60 GW
    4. 100 GW
  5. Which of the following types of energy sources employ the direct energy conversion process to produce electricity?
    1. Biomass
    2. Wind
    3. Geothermal
    4. Nuclear

24 June 2019 Shift -1

  1. In the last few years, India has been affected by which of the following tropical cyclones?
    1. Gaja, Hudhud, Bhīma
    2. Hudhud, Bhīma, Ockhi
    3. Gaja, Hudhud, Ockhi
    4. Gaja, Bhīma, Ockhi
  2. Assertion (A): High concentration of ozone in the lower troposphere is desirable
    1. Reasons (R): Ozone present in the atmosphere protects the living organisms on the surface of earth from harmful ultra-violet radiation of the sun.
    2. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
      1. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
      2. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
      3. (A) is true but (R) is false
      4. (A) is false and (R) is true
  3. Assertion: Methemoglobinemia is a collection in which blood is not able to carry and deliver enough oxygen to the body
    1. Reason: Consuming drinking water with high nitrate levels may cause Methemoglobinemia
    2. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
      1. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
      2. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
      3. (A) is true but (R) is false
      4. (A) is false and (R) is true
  4. Which of the following are priority areas in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals?
    1. No Poverty
    2. Zero Hunger
    3. Reducing Urbanisation
    4. Peace, Justice and strong institutions
    5. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
      1. (a), (b), (c)
      2. (a), (c), (d)
      3. (b), (c), (d)
      4. (a), (b), (d)
  5. Algal Blooms in Oligotrophic lakes are
    1. Very frequent
    2. Frequent
    3. Very rare
    4. Widespread

24 June 2019 shift-2:

  1. Which pollutant is the major source of marine pollution?
    1. (1) Agricultural run-off
      (2) Oil spill
      (3) Industrial wastewater
      (4) Sewage
  2. The mangroves exist in
    1. Freshwater system
    2. Temperate areas
    3. Semi-arid areas
    4. Saline waters
  3. Chemical oxygen demand in eutrophic water is
    1. Low
    2. High
    3. Medium
    4. Extremely Low
  4. Which of the following statements best explains the concept of sustainable development?
    1. Use of natural resources minimally
    2. Use of natural resources for our benefit
    3. Use of natural resources judiciously so that they are available for future generations.
    4. Preserve our natural resources for our future generation.
  5. Permafrost is a defining characteristic of which biome?
    1. Taiga
    2. Tundra
    3. Grassland
    4. Desert

25 June 2019 shift-1

  1. The initiative to establish the International Solar Alliance was jointly taken by
    1. (1) USA and India
      (2) France and India
      (3) Sweden and India
      (4) China and India
  2. Which of the following is a biological method of disposal of Municipal Solid Waste?
    1. (1) Landfilling
      (2) Pulverization
      (3) Composting
      (4) Shredding
  3. Which of the following pollutants is included in the Air Quality Index in India?
    1. (1) Carbon Dioxide
      (2) Chlorofluoro carbons
      (3) Sulfur dioxide
      (4) Methane
  4. Blue- baby syndrome can happen due to excess of which component in the water?
    1. (1) Calcium
      (2) Magnesium
      (3) Nitrates
      (4) Pesticides
  5. Which of the following is/am missions under the national action plan on climate change?
    1. (i) Sustaining the Himalaya ecosystem
      (ii) Sustainable forest management
      (iii) Strategic knowledge for climate change
      Select the correct answer:
      (1) (i) and (ii) only
      (2) (ii) only
      (3) (ii) and (iii) only
      (4) (i) and (iii) only

25 June 2019 shift-2

  1. The long-term effect of cutting down of trees in large areas of rainforests is
    1. Increased rainfall in those areas
    2. Decreased rainfall in those areas
    3. Increase in wind speeds ion those areas
    4. Increased rate of soil erosion in those areas
  2. Which of the following are features of the Paris Agreement?
    1. a) The agreement focuses on mitigation measures for environmental pollution
    2. b) The agreement recognizes the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities
    3. c) Paris agreement pertains to 2020 Climate action
    4. Select the correct answer
      1. (a) and (b) only
      2. (a), (b) and (c)
      3. (b) and (c)
      4. (a) and (c) only
  3. Which of the following indicates the pillars of learning contained in the UNESCO Report 1996 ‘Learning The Treasure Within”?
    1. Learning to know
    2. Learning to be
    3. Learning to learn
    4. Learning to understand
    5. Learning to live together
    6. Choose your answer from the options given below:
      1. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
      2. (1), (3), (4), (5)
      3. (2), (3), (4), (5)
      4. (1), (2), (3), (5)
  4. Amongst the following, which is better suited for the dumping of nuclear waste?
    1. Salt mines
    2. Desert
    3. Forest
    4. Oceans
  5. Indian Government’s target for the share of renewable energy in the total installed capacity of electric power in India by the year 2030 is
    1. 20%
    2. 30%
    3. 40%
    4. 50%
      1. Renewable energy capacity to touch 450 GW from 410 GW previous prediction.
      2. 60 GW – Hydro power
  6. Which of the following is considered as a secondary air pollutant?
    1. Nitric oxide
    2. Ozone
    3. Sulfur dioxide
    4. Carbon monoxide

26 June 2019 shift-1:

  1. Statement I: Earthquake ‘A’ is 5 on the Richter scale and Earthquake ‘B’ is 8 on the same scale. Earthquake ‘B’ has 1000 times the wave amplitude compared to ‘A’.
    1. Statement II: The energy released in ‘B’ is three times that of ‘A’.
    2. Choose the correct option:
      1. Statement I and Statement II is incorrect
      2. Statement I and II are correct
      3. Statement II is correct and I is incorrect
      4. Statement I and II are incorrect
  2. The efficiency of electrical power generation is least amongst the following sources of energy in case of
    1. Solar
    2. Wind
    3. Geothermal
    4. Nuclear
  3. In large parts of eastern India, the groundwater is contaminated by
    1. Arsenic
    2. Lead
    3. Mercury
    4. Nickel
  4. Taj Mahal is mainly threatened by the deleterious effects of:
    1. Sulfur dioxide
    2. Chlorine
    3. Oxygen
    4. Hydrogen
  5. Montreal protocol aims at:
    1. Reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases.
    2. Phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
    3. Prohibiting transboundary movement of hazardous waste.
    4. Enhancing cooperation among UN member states for peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

26 June 2019 Shift-2:

  1. Which of the following is a non-vehicular pollutant?
    1. Chlorofluorocarbon
    2. carbon-monoxide
    3. Hydrocarbon
    4. Particulate matter
  2. Which of the following is the largest sink of CO2 gas?
    1. Forests
    2. Oceans
    3. Ice sheets
    4. Grasslands
  3. Which of the following diseases are due to polluted water?
    1. Giardia
    2. Dengue
    3. Amoebiasis
    4. Typhoid
    5. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
      1. (1), (2) and (4)
      2. (2), (3) and (4)
      3. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
      4. (1), (3) and (4)
  4. Choose the set of non-renewable resources.
    1. Uranium, natural gas, soil
    2. Natural gas, uranium, phosphates
    3. Petroleum, uranium, geothermal energy
    4. Shale gas, uranium, soil
  5. One of the parameters used to characterize the air quality at a location is PM 2.5. Here, the suffix ‘2.5’ refers to:
    1. The average number of suspected particles in 10 cm3 of air
    2. Size of suspended particles in certain units
    3. The concentration of oxides of sulfur and nitrogen
    4. The concentration of suspended particles in 2.5 m3 of air
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