Static Quiz 20 June 2025 (Environment)
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Static Quiz 20 June 2025 (Environment) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
. Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention:
1. It is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation of wetlands of international importance.
2. The Montreux Record is maintained as part of the Ramsar List to identify wetlands where ecological character has changed.
3. India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. The Ramsar Convention (1971) is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. The Montreux Record is a register of Ramsar sites where ecological character has changed due to human or natural factors.
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. As of 2025, the UK has the most Ramsar sites. India ranks high but not at the top.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. The Ramsar Convention (1971) is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. The Montreux Record is a register of Ramsar sites where ecological character has changed due to human or natural factors.
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. As of 2025, the UK has the most Ramsar sites. India ranks high but not at the top. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ecological succession, consider the following statements:
1. Primary succession occurs in an area where no previous life existed.
2. Secondary succession starts in areas that previously supported life but were disturbed.
3. Climax communities are always dominated by grass species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. Primary succession begins in lifeless areas (bare rocks, lava, etc.).
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. Secondary succession happens where ecosystems existed earlier but got disturbed (e.g., forest fire, deforestation).
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. Climax communities vary based on region — can be forests, not just grasslands.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. Primary succession begins in lifeless areas (bare rocks, lava, etc.).
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. Secondary succession happens where ecosystems existed earlier but got disturbed (e.g., forest fire, deforestation).
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. Climax communities vary based on region — can be forests, not just grasslands. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ozone-depleting substances (ODS):
1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Halons are the major ODS regulated under the Montreal Protocol.
2. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are also ozone-depleting substances regulated under the same protocol.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. CFCs and Halons are major ODS under the Montreal Protocol.
• Statement 2: ✗ Incorrect. HFCs do not deplete ozone but are powerful greenhouse gases. They are dealt with under the Kigali Amendment, not the main Montreal Protocol framework.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. CFCs and Halons are major ODS under the Montreal Protocol.
• Statement 2: ✗ Incorrect. HFCs do not deplete ozone but are powerful greenhouse gases. They are dealt with under the Kigali Amendment, not the main Montreal Protocol framework. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are the characteristics of a tropical rainforest?
1. High annual rainfall, often exceeding 200 cm.
2. Rich biodiversity and multi-layered canopy structure.
3. Dominance of xerophytic vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. Tropical rainforests receive more than 200 cm of rainfall annually.
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. They are highly biodiverse and have distinct canopy layers (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor).
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. Xerophytic vegetation (adapted to arid conditions) is not found in rainforests.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. Tropical rainforests receive more than 200 cm of rainfall annually.
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. They are highly biodiverse and have distinct canopy layers (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor).
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. Xerophytic vegetation (adapted to arid conditions) is not found in rainforests. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Ecological Footprint:
1. It measures the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources a population consumes.
2. A lower ecological footprint means a higher level of sustainable living.
3. It includes only carbon emissions from transportation and industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. Ecological footprint quantifies human demand on nature — land, water, energy, etc.
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. A lower footprint = more sustainable living (less strain on natural resources).
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. It includes more than just carbon emissions — food, housing, transport, goods, and services too.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: ✓ Correct. Ecological footprint quantifies human demand on nature — land, water, energy, etc.
• Statement 2: ✓ Correct. A lower footprint = more sustainable living (less strain on natural resources).
• Statement 3: ✗ Incorrect. It includes more than just carbon emissions — food, housing, transport, goods, and services too.
