ESE GS 2022 Test 5

With reference to the Ecosystem, Consider the following statements:

1. An ecosystem is a functional unit where living organisms interact among themselves and also with the surrounding physical environment.

2. Ecosystems are often connected in a larger biome which are large sections of land, sea, or atmosphere.

3. Horizontal distribution of different species occupying different levels is called stratification.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Global Environment Facility (GEF):

1. It is a multilateral financial mechanism that provides grants to developing countries for projects that benefits the global environment.

2. It undertakes scientific research on the environment at global level.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding nutrient cycle?

1. The nutrient cycle is a system where energy and matter are transferred between living organisms and nonliving parts of the environment.

2. The reservoir for gaseous type of nutrient cycle is located in Earth’s crust and for the sedimentary cycle, the reservoir exists in the atmosphere.

3. Unlike the carbon cycle, there is no respiratory release of phosphorus into the atmosphere.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct about Carbon Credits?

Which one of the following terms describes the process in which a water body becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to plentiful growth of plant life?