Fortnightly KOSMOS MCQ PRACTICE

Question:1

With reference to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), consider the following statements:

1. SAF are made from biofuels, biomass and waste resources
2. India has established blending targets of 2% for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce GHG emissions .

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question:2

“Salvaging Procedure“ sometimes mentioned in news is associated with which among the following?

1. Process of generating energy from waves
2. Used in electric cars to make them more eco friendly.
3. Technology for industries to manage solid waste.
4. Used in green architecture to make the expansion of urban centres sustainable.

Question:3

Consider the following statements regarding Eco Sensitive Zones :

1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), designate land within 10 kilometers of the borders of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones
2. Commercial use of wood is regulated in Eco sensitive zones

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question:4

With reference to Bio Fortification , consider the following statements:

1. It involves improving the nutritional content of food crops during the processing stage.
2. Genetically engineered techniques have been used for bio fortification of crops.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question: 5

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct ?

1. Waste generator has to segregate waste into five categories .
2. The rules are applicable to notified urban local bodies , notified towns and all industrial townships only.
3. The rules provide for exact and elaborate and criteria for identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
4. It is mandatory on the part of waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.

Question:6

Consider the following

1. Sorghum
2. Barri
3. Kutki
4. Kodo

Which of the above mentioned millets are included in the “ minor crops “ ?

1. 1, 2 and 4
2. 2,3 and 4
3. 1,3 and 4
4. All of the above

Question:7

With reference to State of Global climate report 2022, consider the following statements:

1. The annual increase in methane concentration from 2020 to 2021 was the highest on record.
2. TheEuropean Alps saw record glacier melt due to a lack of winter snow in 2022
3. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) is suspected to cause the enhanced  flash floods in hilly areas of India.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Question:8

Consider the following statements regarding Horn of Africa : 

1. The Horn of Africa is almost equidistant from the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer.
2. The Horn of Africa isa UNESCO Biodiversity Hotspot .
3. Sudan and Kenya are also included in this region of Africa.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 2
2. Only 1and 2
3. Only 2 and 3
4. Only 3

Question:9

With reference to Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2019 , consider the following statements:

1. Solid plastic waste has been prohibited from import into the country including in Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and by Export Oriented Units (EOU)
2. It gives powers to the central government to secure the claims arising out of any usage of Hazardous waste .

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question:10

Consider the following statements regarding India's Warming Trend:

1. India is warming higher than the global average because of being located in tropics
2. States like Himachal Pradesh have become less hotter and eastern states such as Jharkhand experienced the highest warming

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question: 11

With reference to Black Tiger , consider the following statements:

1. Black Tigers are a variant of the Bengal tiger and are not a distinct species or geographic subspecies.
2. Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)is the only tiger habitat in the world with such  melanistic tigers

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question: 12

 Consider the following: 

1. The park is surrounded by high plateaus and hills, the highest peak being the twin peaks of Khairiburu and Meghashini.
2. At least 12 rivers including Burhabalanga, Palpala Bandan, Salandi, Kahairi cuts across its plain area.
3. The Mugger Management Programme in this park has helped the mugger crocodile to flourish. 

Which of the below given protected area is being described in the statements ?

1. Bhitarkanika National Park
2. Simlipal National Park
3. Pench National Park
4. Kanha National Park

Question: 13

With reference to Debt-for-climate swaps , consider the following statements:

1. Debt-for-climate swaps as a concept encompasses not only nature conservation but also climate mitigation and adaptation
2. Thefirst debt-for-climate swap was implemented in 2006 between Germany and Indonesia

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Question: 14

Consider the following statements regarding Leopards:

1. Leopards are elusive andnocturnal animals whose size and colour depend on the habitat. 
2. In India , the largest number of leopards have been estimated in Madhya Pradesh 

 Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are incorrect ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question:15

Consider the following statements regarding Cyclone Mocha :

1. The name of given cyclone was proposed by Maldives .
2. It has developed over north east of Bay of Bengal.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are correct ?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2