Questions (100)
Q1CSE2014
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
- Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation
- Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this
- There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this
- The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 3 only
- B 1, 2 and 4 only ✓
- C 2, 3 and 4 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Agriculture › Crops & Cropping Systems
Q2CSE2014
If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
- A Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference ✓
- B The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
- C The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
- D It is given the status of 'World Heritage Site'
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
Q3CSE2014
Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
- A Andaman and Nicobar ✓
- B Nicobar and Sumatra
- C Maldives and Lakshadweep
- D Sumatra and Java
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Maps & Location
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