Some regions are marked as ‘biodiversity hotspots’ on account of their endemism and threat. Which of the following regions in India is/are a biodiversity hotspot?

1. western ghats

2. eastern ghats

3. eastern Himalayas

4. western Himalayas

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Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?

1. Burning of coal by man

2. Death of vegetation

3. Excretion of urea by animals

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A biofertilizer helps in increasing the supply of primary nutrients to plants. Which of the following is/are examples of biofertilizers?

1. Azotobacter

2. Rhizobium

3. Azospirillium

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In context of environment, the term “dirty dozen” refers to

Consider the following statements about Bioplastics

1. Bioplastics can be made from used plastic bottles containing microorganisms

2. All bioplastics are biodegradable

3. Bioplastics can increase stratospheric ozone depletion compared to conventional plastics

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The “Shannon-Weiner Index” is related to which of the following

According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, which of the following state has the highest Plant (tree + shrub + herb) Species richness?

The concept of “common but differentiated responsibility (CBDR)” is enshrined in which of the following?

Which of the following Greenhouse Gases are covered under the Kyoto Protocol?

1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Methane
3. Water Vapour
4. Particulate matter
5. Sulphur hexafluoride

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Consider the following statements regarding the Agasthyamalai Mountain region:

1. The region receives precipitation from both the southwest and northeast monsoons.
2. It is a Sacred Mountain.
3. The eastern side of Agasthyamalai is composed of the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?