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The nitrogen cycle involves bacteria capable of changing proteins to ammonia called
(a) bacteria of decay
(b) denitrifying bacteria
(c) nitrogen-fixing bacteria
(d) ammonifying bacteria
Option d – ammonifying bacteria
The phosphorus cycle is
(a) a gaseous cycle
(b) a perfect cycle
(c) an imperfect cycle
(d) partly gaseous and partly sedimentary
Option c – an imperfect cycle
The nitrogen content of the biosphere remains constant due to
(a) nitrogen fixation
(b) nitrogen cycle
(c) industrial pollution
(d) absorption of nitrogen
Option b – nitrogen cycle
Breaking down of rocks at or near the surface of the Earth by various physical, chemical, or biological processes results in the formation of ………
(a) nutrients
(b) soil
(c) minerals
(d) water
Option b – soil
Besides uneven heating of the atmosphere in different regions of the earth, other factors resulting in diverse atmospheric phenomena are
(a) rotation of the earth and mountain ranges coming in the paths of the winds.
(b) water vapors formed due to excessive heat getting into the air.
(c) air expands and cools as it rises up carrying the water vapors with it.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
The presence of high levels of pollutants in the atmosphere during cold weather leads to the formation of
(a) fog
(b) acid rains
(c) smog
(d) All of these
Option c – smog
All organisms require water to stay alive because
(a) all cellular processes take place in a water medium.
(b) biochemical reactions inside the body take place in an aqueous medium.
(c) substances are transported from one part of the body to other parts in a dissolved form.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Sustainability and diversity of life are dependent on
(a) availability of water alone
(b) not only temperature, and the nature of soil but also the availability of water
(c) the nature of the soil
(d) temperature
Option b – not only temperature, and the nature of soil but also the availability of water
Soil conservation is the process where
(a) sterile soil is converted to fertile soil
(b) soil is aerated
(c) soil erosion is allowed
(d) soil is protected against loss
Option d – soil is protected against loss
Soil pollution is
(a) the removal of useful components or the addition of harmful ingredients.
(b) adversely affecting the fertility of the soil.
(c) killing the diversity of organism that live in it.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Humus is a major factor in deciding soil structure because
(a) soil becomes more porous
(b) allows water and air to penetrate deep underground
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of these
Option c – Both (1) and (2)
Recent reports of acid rain in some industrial cities are due to the effect of atmospheric pollution by
(a) excessive release of CO₂ by burning fuels like wood and charcoal, cutting of forests, and increased animal population.
(b) excessive release of NO2 and SO₂ in the atmosphere by burning fossil fuel.
(c) excessive release of NH3 by industrial plants and coal gas.
(d) excessive release of CO in the atmosphere by incomplete combustion of coke, charcoal, and other carbonaceous fuel.
Option b – excessive release of NO2 and SO₂ in the atmosphere by burning fossil fuel
The average temperature on earth remains fairly steady because
(a) the atmosphere slows down the escape of heat into outer space during the night.
(b) the atmosphere prevents the sudden increase in temperature during day time.
(c) air is a bad conductor of heat.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
The stratospheric ozone depletion leads to
(a) global warming
(b) an increase in the incidence of skin cancers
(c) forest fires
(d) All the above
Option d – All the above
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of
(a) industrial wastes poured into water bodies.
(b) the extent to which water is polluted with organic compounds.
(c) amount of carbon monoxide inseparably combined with hemoglobin.
(d) amount of oxygen needed by green plants during the night.
Option b – the extent to which water is polluted with organic compounds
The major source(s) of carbon for living things is/are
(a) coal, oil, and natural gas
(b) plants
(c) CO₂ in the atmosphere and oceans
(d) methane in the atmosphere
Option c – CO₂ in the atmosphere and oceans
Lichens while growing on the surface of rocks release certain substances
(a) that erode the rock surface to powder
(b) that enters into the cracks
(c) that grows into more organisms
(d) None of these
Option a – that erode the rock surface to powder
The type of soil is decided by the average size of particles, but the quality of soil is decided by
(a) uantity of particles
(b) amount of humus
(c) microscopic organisms
(d) amount of humus and the microscopic organisms found in it
Option d – amount of humus and the microscopic organisms found in it
Expansion of certain parts of rocks due to heat during the day and contraction at night lead to
(a) the formation of cracks in the rocks
(b) the breaking of rocks
(c) the formation of cracks and ultimately the huge rocks breaking into smaller pieces
(d) formation of soil directly
Option c – the formation of cracks and ultimately the huge rocks breaking into smaller pieces
Water is helpful in the formation of soil as
(a) it enters into the cracks formed due to uneven heating and then freezes inside the rocks.
(b) flowing water wears away even hard rocks.
(c) fast flowing water crushes big and small rocks into smaller particles while flowing downstream.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Besides water ………. also erode rocks and carries sand from one place to other.
(a) the sun
(b) strong winds
(c) living organisms
(d) plants
Option b – strong winds
Conservation is
(a) protection of natural resources
(b) management of natural resources
(c) proper use of natural resources
(d) All the above
Option d – All the above
The largest amount of fresh water is found in
(a) lakes and streams
(b) underground
(c) polar ice and glaciers
(d) rivers
Option c – polar ice and glaciers
The major factor in causing global warming is ( Shankar IAS Environment Chapter Wise MCQ )
(a) an increase in oxygen concentration in the atmosphere.
(b) decrease in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
(c) increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
(d) decrease in atmospheric nitrogen.
Option c – increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere
The birthplace of Maharani Lakshmi Bai, the heroine of the 1857 freedom struggle, is
(A) Agra
(B) Jhansi
(C) Varanasi
(D) Vrindaban
Option c – Varanasi
Who among the following was the leader of the revolt during 1857 at Bareilly?
(A) Khan Bahadur
(B) Kunwar Singh
(C) Maulvi Ahmad Shah
(D) Virzis Qadir
Option a – Khan Bahadur
Where is the Samadhi of Maharani Lakshmi Bai situated?
(A) Mandla
(B) Mandu
(C) Jabalpur
(D) Gwalior
Option d – Gwalior
Maharani Lakshmi Bai had combated in the last battle against
(A) Hugh Rose
(B) Guff
(C) Niel
(D) Havelock
Option a – Hugh Rose
The first War of Independence (1857) started from
(A) Lucknow
(B) Jhansi
(C) Meerut
(D) Kanpur
Option c – Meerut
The first event relating to the War of Independence of 1857 was
(A) Kanpur’s Revolt and taking over the leadership by Nana Saheb
(B) Begum Hazrat Mahal’s leadership of Oudh
(C) the Marching of Sepoys to Delhi’s Red Fort
(D) Revolt by Rani of Jhansi
Option c – the Marching of Sepoys to Delhi’s Red Fort
Symbol of the 1857 independence struggle was
(A) Lotus and Chapatis
(B) Eagle
(C) Scarf
(D) Two swords
Option a – Lotus and Chapatis
Which one of the following centers of the uprising of 1857 was recaptured by the English?
(A) Jhansi
(B) Meerut
(C) Delhi
(D) Kanpur
Option c – Delhi
Rohini RH-200 is related to which of the following?
(a) Communication Satellite
(b) MARS Rover
(c) Sounding Rocket
(d) Electric Car
Option c – Sounding Rocket
Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility (ICMF) set up by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in which of the following cities?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Kanpur
(c) Chennai
(d) Bengaluru
Option d – Bengaluru
Which of the following states has notified the Ranipur Tiger Reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Option d – Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following organizations has developed an intelligent artificial limb “microprocessor-controlled knee (MPKs)”?
(a) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
(b) IIT, Madras
(c) ISRO
(d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Option c – ISRO
Indian Railways has said that it is installing Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS) on locomotives and trains. It is being developed in collaboration with which of the following organizations?
(a) IIT, Madras
(b) IIT, Delhi
(c) ISRO
(d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Option c – ISRO
Which of the following countries has launched the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum-2022 in Pittsburgh, United States?
(a) Germany
(b) Brazil
(c) France
(d) India
Option d – India
‘Fridays for Future’ movement is related to which of the following? ( Shankar ias environment chapter wise mcq )
(a) School Education
(b) Poverty Reduction
(c) Climate Change
(d) Women’s Empowerment
Option c – Climate Change
Which of the following public sector bank has crossed the market capitalization of Rs. 5 trillion for the first time?
(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Canara Bank
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d) State Bank of India
Option d – State Bank of India
Which of the following states has passed a bill to establish India’s first Forest University?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Telangana
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Kerala
Option b – Telangana
Which of the following is the first disease that is being targeted for CRISPR-based therapy (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) in India?
(a) Beta-Thalassemia
(b) Cystic Fibrosis
(c) Sickle Cell Anaemia
(d) Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Option c – Sickle Cell Anaemia
‘Nanmadol’ is related to which of the following?
(a) Active Volcano
(b) Satellite
(c) Humanoid Robot
(d) Typhoon
Option d – Typhoon
Which of the following countries has become the largest bilateral lender to Sri Lanka? ( Shankar ias environment chapter wise mcq )
(a) China
(b) USA
(c) India
(d) France
Option c – India
Union Minister Jitendra Singh lead the Joint Indian Ministerial official delegation to participate in the Global Clean Energy Action Forum 2022. It was held in which of the following countries?
(a) USA
(b) Germany
(c) UAE
(d) France
Option a – USA
Jezero Crater and Wildcat Ridge are the geological features associated with which of the following?
(a) Mars
(b) Asteroid Bennu
(c) Moon
(d) Jupiter
Option a – Mars
Which of the following states/union territories has notified India’s first ‘Dugong Conservation Reserve’?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
(c) Gujarat
(d) West Bengal
Option a – Tamil Nadu
Kigali Amendment is related to which of the following chemicals? ( Shankar ias environment chapter wise mcq )
(a) Methane
(b) Hydrofluorocarbons
(c) Carbon Monoxide
(d) Mercury
Option b – Hydrofluorocarbons
ISRO’s heaviest rocket LVM3 will launch how many British start-up OneWeb’s broadband satellites from Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota?
(a) 22
(b) 32
(c) 36
(d) 48
Option c – 36
Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the post-monsoon season’s 2022 first cyclone is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal around October 24. It has been named as which of the following?
(a) Jawad
(b) Asani
(c) Dora
(d) Sitrang
Option d – Sitrang
Recently, the indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT 40 was unveiled. It is manufactured by which of the following companies?
(a) Boeing
(b) Airbus
(c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
(d) Garuda Aerospace
Option c – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that it is developing an NGLV satellite launch vehicle. What is the full form of NGLV?
(a) New Generation Launch Vehicle
(b) Next-Gen Launch Vehicle
(c) New Geostationary Launch Vehicle
(d) Next Geostationary Launch Vehicle
Option b – Next-Gen Launch Vehicle
Which of the following states established the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre at the Maharajganj Forest Division in the state?
(a) Haryana
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Option b – Uttar Pradesh
U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization adopted an “aspirational goal” of reaching “net zero” emissions by which of the following years?
(a) 2030
(b) 2035
(c) 2045
(d) 2050
Option d – 2050
The “Jigyasa for Renewable Fuel” program under Jigyasa 2.0 program was organized. It is an initiative of which of the following institutes/organizations?
(a) Indian Space Research Organization
(b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(c) IIT, Madras
(d) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Option b – Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Hurricane Julia has severely impacted which of the following regions? ( Shankar ias environment chapter wise mcq )
(a) South East Asia
(b) Central America
(c) Japan
(d) Africa
Option b – Central America
Recently, Living Planet Report 2022 was released by which of the following organizations?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(b) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
(c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(d) Global Footprint Network
Option b – World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Recently, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Supercomputer facility “Param-Kamrupa” and laboratory “SAMEER” at which of the following institutes?
(a) IIT, Kanpur
(b) IIT, Madras
(c) IIT, Bombay
(d) IIT, Guwahati
Option d – IIT, Guwahati
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 was awarded to Alain Aspect (France), John F. Clauser (USA), and Anton Zeilinger (Austria) for their work on which of the following?
(a) Quantum Mechanics
(b) Complex Physical Systems
(c) Black Holes
(d) Evolution of the Universe
Option a – Quantum Mechanics
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 was awarded jointly to Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K. Barry Sharpless for their work in which of the following fields?
(a) Click chemistry and Bio-orthogonal chemistry
(b) Inventing asymmetric organo-catalysis
(c) CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors
(d) Lithium-ion batteries
Indian Railways has announced that it plans to achieve net-zero carbon emission by which of the following years?
(a) 2030
(b) 2040
(c) 2050
(d) 2070
Option a – 2030
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