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Q.1) Which of the following c) 2 and 3 only

statement(s) is/are correct regarding d) 1, 2 and 3
the ‘ecotone’?
1. It is a transitional area between two
biomes. Q.4) Which of the following is
2. It may contain some organisms popularly known as Hansen’s
which are entirely different from disease?
that of adjoining communities. a) Leprosy
3. The number of species & b) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
population density of some of the c) Psoriasis
species may be much greater in d) Alzheimer
this zone than either community.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below: Q.5) Consider the following
a) 1 and 2 only statements regarding the saprotrophs:
b) 2 only 1. They obtain energy and nutrients
c) 2 and 3 only by decomposing dead organic
d) 1, 2 and 3 substances of plant and animal
origin.
2. They include bacteria and fungi.
Q.2) Which of the following Which of the statement(s) given above
statement(s) is/are correct regarding is/are correct?
the aquatic ecosystems? a) 1 only
1. Lentic water ecosystems are the b) 2 only
flowing water bodies which include c) Both 1 and 2
freshwater streams, springs and d) Neither 1 nor 2
rivulets.
2. Lotic water ecosystems are the
stagnant water bodies which Q.6) Which of the following ecological
include pools, ponds and lakes. causes are responsible for coral
Select the correct answer using the bleaching?
codes given below: 1. Temperature
a) 1 only 2. Solar irradiance
b) 2 only 3. Sedimentation
c) Both 1 and 2 4. Subaerial Exposure
d) Neither 1 nor 2 5. Upwelling of sea water
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
Q.3) Consider the following a) 1, 2 and 3 only
statements regarding the ecological b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
pyramids: c) 2, 3 and 4 only
1. Pyramid of biomass measures the d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
dry weight of all the organisms of
each trophic level at a particular
time.
2. The energy pyramid reflects the
laws of thermodynamics.
3. The energy pyramid is always
downward with a large energy base
at the top.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
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Q.7) Which of the following pair(s) Which of the pair(s) given above is/are
is/are incorrect? incorrectly matched?
Biochemical Presence of a) 1 and 3 only
Oxygen Demand Oxygen in water b) 2 only
(BOD) c) 2 and 3 only
Biochemical Oxygen required d) 1, 2 and 3
Oxygen Demand for oxidation of
(BOD) total organic Q.10) which of the following
matter statement(s) is/are correct regarding
Chemical Oxygen required the aquatic ecosystem?
Oxygen Demand for 1. The average concentration of
(COD) decomposition dissolved oxygen in freshwater is
of organic 150 times lower than that in an
wastes in water equivalent volume of air.
Select the correct answer using the 2. This is because Oxygen enters the
codes given below: aquatic ecosystem through the
a) 1 only photosynthetic activities only.
b) 1 and 3 only 3. Increasing the temperature of a
c) 2 and 3 only waterbody increases the oxygen
d) 1, 2 and 3 dissolution in water.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
Q.8) With reference to Tribal a) 1 only
Cooperative Marketing Development b) 1 and 2 only
Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), c) 2 and 3 only
which of the following statement(s) d) 1, 2 and 3
is/are correct?
a) Its core objective is to
institutionalize trade of Minor Q.11) Which of the following
Forest Produce. statement(s) is/are correct?
b) It is a national-level apex 1. Energy never flows from higher
organization functioning, under the trophic levels to the lower trophic
administrative control of Ministry of levels.
Tribal Affairs. 2. The sequence of eaten and being
c) TRIFED works as an agency to the eaten produces the transfer of food
FCI for procurement of Wheat and energy in a pathway known as the
Rice. food web.
d) All the above 3. There is a loss of some energy in
the form of unusable heat at each
trophic level.
Q.9) Consider the following pairs Select the correct answer using the
regarding the types of biotic codes given below:
interactions: a) 1 and 2 only
Biotic Interactions Meaning b) 1 and 3 only
Commensalism One species c) 2 and 3 only
benefits, the d) 1, 2 and 3
other is harmed
Competition Both species are
harmed
Predation One species
benefits, the other
is unaffected
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Q.12) With reference to Defence Q.15) Tropical Wet evergreen forests

Acquisition Council (DAC), consider are found along which of the following
the following statements: region(s) in India?
1. It headed by Prime Minister with 1. Western Ghats
National Security Advisor as its 2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Member Secretary. 3. North-Eastern Region
2. Strategic Partnership model of DAC Select the correct answer using the
envisages indigenous codes given below:
manufacturing of major defence a) 1 only
platforms. b) 1 and 2 only
3. It seeks the collaboration of an c) 2 and 3 only
Indian Strategic Partner with d) 1, 2 and 3
foreign Original Equipment
Manufacturers
Which of the statement(s) given above Q.16) With reference to Exercise
is/are correct? Peace Mission 2018, consider the
a) 1 only following statements:
b) 1 and 2 only 1. It is a military exercise under the
c) 3 only framework of the Shanghai
d) 2 and 3 Cooperation Organization.
2. It was the first time that India and
Pakistan had participated in such a
Q.13) Which of the following correctly peace mission.
defines the term ‘biomagnification’? Which of the statement(s) given above
a) Increase in concentration of a is/are correct?
pollutant from the environment to a) 1 only
the first organism in a food chain. b) 2 only
b) Decrease in concentration of energy c) Both 1 and 2
from primary producers to the next d) Neither 1 nor 2
higher trophic levels.
c) Increase in concentration of toxic
substances from one level to the Q.17) Which of the following is/are
next higher trophic levels. not involved in the ‘Gaseous Nutrient
d) Decrease in concentration of Cycles’?
biomass at each trophic level from 1. Water Cycle (Hydrologic)
producers to the next, in biomass of 2. Nitrogen Cycle
autotrophs. 3. Sulphur Cycle
4. Carbon Cycle
5. Phosphorus Cycle
Q.14) Which of the following are the Select the correct answer using the
functions of an ecosystem? codes given below:
1. Purification of air and water a) 1 and 5 only
2. Detoxification of wastes b) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Spread of pests and diseases of c) 3 and 5 only
plants d) 3, 4 and 5 only
4. Nutrient recycling of soil
5. Moderation of floods.
Select the correct answer using the Q.18) Which of the following is the
codes given below: correct sequence arranged from lower
a) 1, 2 and 3 only trophic level to the higher trophic
b) 2, 3 and 4 only level?
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only a) Amphipods < Phytoplanktons <
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Copepods < Catfish < Pelicans
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b) Phytoplanktons < Amphipods < Q.22) Match the following pairs:

Copepods < Pelicans < Catfish Name of Biome Key Species
c) Phytoplanktons < Copepods < 1. Tundra A. Epiphytic
Amphipods < Catfish < Pelicans Plants
d) Copepods < Amphipods <
Phytoplanktons < Pelicans < Catfish 2. Tropical B. Lichen
Rainforests
3. Savannah C. Reptiles
Q.19) Which of the following 4. Deserts D. Antelopes
statement is correct regarding the
characteristics of boreal forests? Select the correct answer using the
a) The soils are acidic and are mineral codes given below:
deficient. 1 2 3 4
b) These are commonly inhabited by a) A C B D
low broad-leafed evergreen trees. b) B A D C
c) Rainfall is low, and fog may be very d) C A B D
heavy. d) D C A B
d) The productivity and community
stability are higher than in other
ecosystems. Q.23) Consider the following
statements regarding the element
Q.20) Which of the following Nitrogen found in the atmosphere:
statement(s) about Inter-State 1. It is a basic building block of all
Transmission System is/are correct? living tissue.
a) It is based on state-specific feed-in- 2. It is a minor constituent of the
Tariff (FiT) model. atmosphere as compared to oxygen
b) It is focused on non-renewable and carbon dioxide.
sources of power generation. 3. It constitutes nearly 16 % by weight
c) India’s first wind power project of all the proteins.
connected to the Inter-State Which of the statement(s) given above
Transmission System is is/are correct?
commissioned in Gujarat. a) 1 and 2 only
d) All the above b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.21) Consider the following
statements regarding the coral reefs:
1. Coral is a living animal. Q.24) Which of the following economic
2. Only hard corals build reefs. benefits and services are catered by
3. They are found only in tropical and “Ocean Services, Technology,
subtropical water. Observations, Resources Modeling
Which of the statement(s) given above and Science (O-SMART)”?
is/are correct?
1. Fishing
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only 2. Offshore industry
c) 3 only 3. Defence
d) 1, 2 and 3 only 4. Shipping
5. Desalination plants
6. Exploration of minerals
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3, 4 and 6 only
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c) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only 2. The timberline in Western North

d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 India is higher than Eastern North
area.
Which of the statement(s) given above
Q.25) Consider the following pairs: is/are correct?
Coral Reefs Location a) 1 only
1. Fringing Reefs Andamans b) 2 only
2. Patch Reefs Lakshadweep c) Both 1 and 2
3. Barrier Reefs Gulf of Kachchh d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
a) 1 only Q.29) Consider the following
b) 1 and 2 only characteristics of an ecosystem in
c) 2 and 3 only India:
d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is home to some of India’s most
magnificent grasslands.
2. It is the nesting ground of
Q.26) Consider the following Flamingos.
statements: 3. The only known population of
1. Biomes are regions of the only Asiatic Wild Ass lies here.
terrestrial part of the biosphere. 4. It has been identified as one of the
2. No two biomes are alike. last remaining habitats of Cheetah
Which of the statement(s) given above in India.
is/are correct? The characteristics given above
a) 1 only describes which of the following area?
b) 2 only a) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Both 1 and 2 b) Nilgiri Hills
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Great Rann of Kachchh
d) Coromandel Coasts

Q.27) Consider the following pairs

regarding the Indian grasslands: Q.30) With reference to “Reducing
Type of State Emissions from Deforestation and
Grassland forest Degradation” + (REDD+),
1.Sehima- West Bengal consider the following statements:
dichanthium 1. REDD+ aims to achieve climate
2. Themada Rajasthan change mitigation by incentivizing
3.Dichanthium- Karnataka forest conservation.
cenchrus-asitrrus 2. Paris agreement on climate change,
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are calls upon country Parties to take
correctly matched? action to implement and support
a) 1 and 2 only REDD+.
b) 3 only 3. India has prepared its National
c) 1, 2 and 3 REDD+ Strategy.
d) None of the above Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
Q.28) Consider the following b) 2 and 3 only
statements regarding the montane wet c) 1 and 2 only
temperate forests of India: d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The forests in the northern region
are denser than in the South
region.
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Q.31) Consider the following Q.34) With reference to the Lakhwar

statements regarding the ecological project, consider the following
system: statements:
1. The main factors that make the 1. It is a high concrete dam across
population growth are birth and river Yamuna near Hathni Kund
emigration. Barrage in Haryana.
2. A community may have one or 2. It will cater water for domestic,
several species while the population drinking and industrial use in six
is a group of same species. basin states of River Yamuna.
3. All the living beings and the Which of the statement(s)given above
surrounding physical environment is/are incorrect?
in an ecosystem are dependent on a) 1 only
each other. b) 2 only
Which of the statement(s) given above c) Both 1 and 2
is/are correct? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only Q.35) Which of the following pairs are
d) 1, 2 and 3 not correctly matched regarding the
aquatic organisms?
1. Plankton - Microscopic plants and
Q.32) Consider the following animals.
statements: 2. Nekton - Animals which can swim
1. Deserts in temperate zones lie in 3. Neuston - Organisms found on the
rain shadow area. bottom of the water body.
2. Lack of rain in the middle latitude 4. Benthos - Floating organisms
is due to stable low-pressure zones. inhabiting the surface layer
Which of the statement(s) given above Select the correct answer using the
is/are incorrect? code given below:
a) 1 only a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only b) 3 and 4 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) 1, 3 and 4
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.33) Consider the following Q.36) Which one of the following

statements regarding the algal bloom:
1. It takes place on the surface layer
of the water ecosystem.
2. It reduces the nutrients in the
water, thus causing the death of
aquatic plants.
3. Warm water is more conducive to
algal blooms than the cold water.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
statements with respect to Green
India Mission (GIM) is not correct?
a) It will be implemented on both
public as well as private lands.
b) It will enhance ecosystem services
like carbon hydrological services
and biodiversity.
c) India approved Green Climate Fund
with UNFCCC for “Ecosystems
Service Improvement Project”.
d) All of the above
Q.37) Which of the following does not
belong to inland natural wetlands?
a) Ox-bow lakes
b) swamp/marsh
c) Waterlogged
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d) Backwater c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.38) Match the following List I

(Pollutants) and List II (Sources): Q.41) Which of the following
List I (Pollutants) ListII(Sources statement(s) is/are correct regarding
) the mangroves?
1.Chlorofluorocarbon A. Hair dye 1. They are categorised under the
s (CFCs) products tropical moist deciduous forests in
2. Lead B. Smelting of India.
metals 2. The best locations for them are
3. Carbon Monoxide C. Air where abundant silt is brought
(CO) Conditioning down by rivers.
System 3. They require high solar radiations
4. Sulphur Dioxide D. Cigarettes and absorbs fresh water from saline
(SO2) water.
Select the correct answer using the 4. Pneumatophores are the major
codes given below: adoptions to overcome the
1 2 3 4 respiratory problem in the
a) A C B D anaerobic soil conditions.
b) C B D A Select the correct answer using the
c) C A D B codes given below:
d) A C D B a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.39) Consider the following d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
statements regarding estuaries:
1. It is a semi-enclosed coastal body of
water with one or more rivers Q.42) The Ministry of Environment,
flowing into it. Forests and Climate Change
2. They are the most productive water (MoEFCC) under National Lake
bodies in the world. Conservation Policy (NLCP), the
3. Most of India’s major estuaries definition of ‘Lakes’ includes the
occur on the west coast. standing water bodies which have,
Which of the statement(s) given above 1. Minimum water depth of 3 meter
is/are correct?
2. A spread of more than ten hectares
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only 3. Have no or very little aquatic
c) 2 and 3 only vegetation (macrophytes)
d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
a) 1 only
Q.40) With reference to Exercise Pitch b) 2 and 3 only
Black warfare, consider the following c) 1, 2 and 3
statements: d) None of the above
1. It is a bilateral naval exercise
between India and France.
2. Exercise Pitch Black 2018 was held Q.43) With reference to
at Reunion Island. communication technology which of
Which of the statement(s) given above the following statement(s) is/are
is/are incorrect? correct?
a) 1 only a) In conventional wireless
b) 2 only communications, a single antenna
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is used at the source, and another Q.47) Consider the following

single antenna is used at the statements regarding the process of
destination. succession:
b) MIMO (multiple inputs, multiple 1. It occurs faster in area existing in
outputs) is an antenna technology the middle of the large continent.
for wireless communications. 2. Succession brought by living
c) MIMO technology has its possible inhabitants of the community itself
applications in the digital television is called allogenic succession.
(DTV), wireless local area networks 3. Secondary succession is relatively
(WLANs), metropolitan area faster as compared to primary
networks (MANs), and mobile succession.
communications. Which of the statement(s) given above
d) All the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
Q.44) Which of the following is c) 1 and 3 only
considered as the most productive d) 2 and 3 only
agricultural area of the Earth?
a) Tropical Rain Forests
b) Temperate Deciduous Forests Q.48) With reference to the Regional
c) Savannah Comprehensive Economic Partnership
d) Grasslands (RCEP), consider the following
statements:
1. It is a proposed agreement between
Q.45) Which of the following are the ASEAN countries and BRICS
consequences of heavy grazing in an nations.
area? 2. The RCEP was built upon the
1. Deterioration of quality of existing ASEAN+1 Free trade
grasslands agreements with the spirit to
2. An increase of dryness of strengthen economic linkages.
microclimate Which of the statement(s) given above
3. Reduction in xerophytic plants is/are incorrect?
4. Reduction in mulch cover of the soil a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using codes b) 2 only
given below: c) Both 1 and 2
a) 1 and 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.49) Which of the following
statements is incorrect regarding the
‘niche’ of species?
Q.46) Which of the characteristics a) It is a unique functional role or
given below regarding the profundal place of a species in an ecosystem.
zone is correct? b) It describes all the biological,
a) It is the upper layer of aquatic physical and chemical factors that
ecosystems, upto which light a species needs to survive.
penetrates. c) Two species can occupy identical
b) The depth of this zone depends on niches in the same environment.
the transparency of water. d) It plays an important role in the
c) Only respiration activity takes conservation of organisms.
place.
d) It extends from the water surface
down to where the light level is 1%
of that at the surface.
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Q.50) Which of the following pair(s)

is/are not correctly matched?
1. Nitrosomonas bacteria: Promote
transformation of ammonia into
nitrate
2. Nitrobacter: Nitrate is transformed
into nitrite.
3. Pseudomonas: Convert nitrites to
elemental nitrogen
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only