Subject: Environment and Ecology (211 Questions)

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.
• Statement II.Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs.
• Statement III.Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

• I.Without the atmosphere, temperature would be well below freezing point everywhere on the Earth's surface.
• II.Heat absorbed and trapped by the atmosphere maintains our planet's average temperature.
• III.Atmosphere's gases, like carbon dioxide, are particularly good at absorbing and trapping radiation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions.
• Statement II.Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement.
• Statement III.Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.
• Statement II.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.
• Statement III.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:

• I.It is an omnivorous crustacean.
• II.Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.
• III.In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?