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Q .34. Which one of the following statements is wrong in case of Bhopal tragedy?

  1. It took place in the night of December 2/3/1984
  2. Methyl Isocyanate gas leakage took place
  3. Thousands of human beings died
  4. Radioactive fall out engulfed Bhopal

Sol:

It was not a tragedy related to radioactivity

Answer: (4)

 

Q. 35. Secondary sewage treatment is mainly a

  1. Biological process    
  2. Physical process
  3. Mechanical process
  4. Chemical process

Sol:

Secondary sewage treatment involves aerobic and anaerobic microbes.

Answer: (1)

 

Q. 36. Eutrophication is often seen in

  1. Mountains
  2. Deserts
  3. Fresh water lakes
  4. Ocean

Sol:

It is process of enrichment of lakes by phosphates, nitrates etc.

Answer: (3)

 

Q. 37. Large Woody Vines are more commonly found in

  1. Alpine forests  
  2. Temperate forests
  3. Mangroves
  4. Tropical rainforests

Sol:

Lianas and epiphytes are more common in tropical rain forest.

Answer: (4)

 

Q. 38.  Which one of the following expanded forms of the followings acronyms is correct?

  1. IUCN = International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
  2. IPCC = International Panel for Climate Change
  3. UNEP = United Nations Environmental Policy
  4. EPA = Environmental Pollution Agency

Sol:

IPCC — Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change

Answer: (1)

 

Q. 39.  Which one of the following statements is correct for secondary succession?

  1. It is similar to primary succession except that it has a relatively fast pace
  2. It begins on a bare rock
  3. It occurs on a deforested site
  4. It follows primary succession

Sol:

Secondary biotic succession occurs in abandoned farm lands, burned or cut forests and lands that have been flooded.

Answer: (3)

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