Insights Static Quiz -284, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following were the recommendations of Gadgil Committee on Western Ghats?
- It proposed that entire Western Ghats area be designated as ecologically sensitive area (ESA).
- Within this area, smaller regions were to be identified as ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) I, II or III based on their existing condition and nature of threat.
- No new thermal power projects, but hydro power projects allowed with restrictions.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: a)
What did the Gadgil Committee say?
It defined the boundaries of the Western Ghats for the purposes of ecological management. It proposed that this entire area be designated as ecologically sensitive area (ESA).
Within this area, smaller regions were to be identified as ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) I, II or III based on their existing condition and nature of threat.
- It proposed to divide the area into about 2,200 grids, of which 75 per cent would fall under ESZ I or II or under already existing protected areas such as wildlife sanctuaries or natural parks.
- The committee proposed a Western Ghats Ecology Authority to regulate these activities in the area.
Recommendations of Kasturirangan Committee:
- A ban on mining, quarrying and sand mining.
- No new thermal power projects, but hydro power projects allowed with restrictions.
- A ban on new polluting industries.
- Building and construction projects up to 20,000 sq m was to be allowed but townships were to be banned.
- Forest diversion could be allowed with extra safeguards.
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Solution: a)
What did the Gadgil Committee say?
It defined the boundaries of the Western Ghats for the purposes of ecological management. It proposed that this entire area be designated as ecologically sensitive area (ESA).
Within this area, smaller regions were to be identified as ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) I, II or III based on their existing condition and nature of threat.
- It proposed to divide the area into about 2,200 grids, of which 75 per cent would fall under ESZ I or II or under already existing protected areas such as wildlife sanctuaries or natural parks.
- The committee proposed a Western Ghats Ecology Authority to regulate these activities in the area.
Recommendations of Kasturirangan Committee:
- A ban on mining, quarrying and sand mining.
- No new thermal power projects, but hydro power projects allowed with restrictions.
- A ban on new polluting industries.
- Building and construction projects up to 20,000 sq m was to be allowed but townships were to be banned.
- Forest diversion could be allowed with extra safeguards.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state
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Solution: d)
The Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary carries the coveted ‘Clouded Leopard National Park’ tag since 2011. It is famous for its clouded leopard enclosures. It is located in Tripura.
Tripura has three other sanctuaries, Trishna in South Tripura, Rowa in North Tripura and Gomati wildlife sanctuary in Gomati district. Among these, Trishna was declared as a bison reserve.
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Solution: d)
The Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary carries the coveted ‘Clouded Leopard National Park’ tag since 2011. It is famous for its clouded leopard enclosures. It is located in Tripura.
Tripura has three other sanctuaries, Trishna in South Tripura, Rowa in North Tripura and Gomati wildlife sanctuary in Gomati district. Among these, Trishna was declared as a bison reserve.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about PARIVESH
- It is an environmental single window hub for Environment, Forest, and Wildlife clearances.
- The system has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Coastal Regulation Zone Clearances is absent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) is an environmental single window hub for Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ clearances from Central, State and district-level authorities.
- The system has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with technical support from National Informatics Centre, (NIC).
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Solution: a)
PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) is an environmental single window hub for Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ clearances from Central, State and district-level authorities.
- The system has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with technical support from National Informatics Centre, (NIC).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Nitrogen Cycle, the biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite takes place in which of the following process?
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Solution: d)
The nitrogen cycle contains several stages:
- Nitrification
- Assimilation
- Ammonification
- Denitrification
- Nitrification – Nitrificationis the biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrite followed by the oxidation of the nitrite to nitrate. Nitrification is an aerobic process performed by small groups of autotrophic bacteria and archaea.
- Assimilation – Nitrogen compounds in various forms, such as nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and ammonium are taken up from soils by plants which are then used in the formation of plant and animal proteins.
- Ammonification – When plants and animals die, or when animals emit wastes, the nitrogen in the organic matter re-enters the soil where it is broken down by other microorganisms, known as decomposers. This decomposition produces ammonia which is then available for other biological processes.
- Denitrification – Nitrogen makes its way back into the atmosphere through a process called denitrification, in which nitrate (NO3-) is converted back to gaseous nitrogen (N2).
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Solution: d)
The nitrogen cycle contains several stages:
- Nitrification
- Assimilation
- Ammonification
- Denitrification
- Nitrification – Nitrificationis the biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrite followed by the oxidation of the nitrite to nitrate. Nitrification is an aerobic process performed by small groups of autotrophic bacteria and archaea.
- Assimilation – Nitrogen compounds in various forms, such as nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and ammonium are taken up from soils by plants which are then used in the formation of plant and animal proteins.
- Ammonification – When plants and animals die, or when animals emit wastes, the nitrogen in the organic matter re-enters the soil where it is broken down by other microorganisms, known as decomposers. This decomposition produces ammonia which is then available for other biological processes.
- Denitrification – Nitrogen makes its way back into the atmosphere through a process called denitrification, in which nitrate (NO3-) is converted back to gaseous nitrogen (N2).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following can be considered as Ecosystem services?
- Nutrient recycling
- Genetic resources
- Predation
- Ecotherapy
Select the correct code:
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Solution: d)
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) report 2005 defines Ecosystem services as benefits people obtain from ecosystems and distinguishes four categories of ecosystem services.
Supporting services
These include services such as nutrient recycling, primary production, soil formation, habitat
provision and pollination.
Provisioning services
- Food, crops, wild foods, and spices
- genetic resources (including crop improvement genes, and health care)
- water
- biogenic minerals
- medicinal resources
- energy (hydropower, biomass fuels)
- ornamental resources
Regulating services
- Carbon sequestration and climate regulation
- Predation regulates prey populations
- Waste decomposition and detoxification
- Purification of water and air
- pest and disease control
Cultural services
- spiritual and historical (including use of nature for religious or heritage value or natural)
- recreational experiences (including ecotourism, outdoor sports, and recreation)
- science and education (including use of natural systems for school excursions, and scientific discovery)
- Therapeutic (including Ecotherapy, social forestry and animal assisted therapy)
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Solution: d)
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) report 2005 defines Ecosystem services as benefits people obtain from ecosystems and distinguishes four categories of ecosystem services.
Supporting services
These include services such as nutrient recycling, primary production, soil formation, habitat
provision and pollination.
Provisioning services
- Food, crops, wild foods, and spices
- genetic resources (including crop improvement genes, and health care)
- water
- biogenic minerals
- medicinal resources
- energy (hydropower, biomass fuels)
- ornamental resources
Regulating services
- Carbon sequestration and climate regulation
- Predation regulates prey populations
- Waste decomposition and detoxification
- Purification of water and air
- pest and disease control
Cultural services
- spiritual and historical (including use of nature for religious or heritage value or natural)
- recreational experiences (including ecotourism, outdoor sports, and recreation)
- science and education (including use of natural systems for school excursions, and scientific discovery)
- Therapeutic (including Ecotherapy, social forestry and animal assisted therapy)
