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ESE 2020: Energy and Environment Quiz 4

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Question 1

Consider the following statements:
1) Kyoto Protocol places a heavier burden on developed countries under the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.
2) Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

The meaning of ‘Carbon Footprint’ is described by the amount of

Question 3

Which one of following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone depleting substances?

Question 4

Floating generators are used in the sea to harness

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

Question 6

Besides species diversity and ecosystem diversity, which of the following is included in the term bio-diversity’?

Question 7

With reference to an organisation known as “Bird-life International”, which of the following statement is/are correct.
1) It is a Global partnership of conservation organizations.
2) The concepts of "biodiversity hotspots" originated from this organisations.
3) It identifies the Sites known/refered to as “Important Bird and Biodiversity areas".
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Question 8

An association of two organisms of different species for mutual benefit, and where the individuals may not be able to survive separately, is called

Question 9

The concept that describes how nutrients move from the physical environment to the living organisms, and subsequently recycled back to the physical environment

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding activated sludge process:
1. Industries prefer activated sludge process as it requires less space, does not produce obnoxious odours and requires less time for waste water treatment compared to trickling filter
2. It requires skilled supervision
3. Biological treatment is enhanced because shock loadings are eliminated
Which of the above statements are correct?
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