Environment

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Environment & Ecology

Environment
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  1. World Environment Day is observed on








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    Since 1972, 5th June is celebrated as World Environment Day by UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) to raise global awareness for positive environmental actions. It is also known as Ecoday/Environment Day WEB.

    Correct Option: D

    Since 1972, 5th June is celebrated as World Environment Day by UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) to raise global awareness for positive environmental actions. It is also known as Ecoday/Environment Day WEB.

  1. The author of Green Development is








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    The author of "Green development" is W.M. Adams. This book provides a clear and coherent analysis of sustainable development in both theory and practice.

    Correct Option: D

    The author of "Green development" is W.M. Adams. This book provides a clear and coherent analysis of sustainable development in both theory and practice.

  1. Endangered species are listed in








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    Endangered species are listed in Red Data book. The Red data book is published annually by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Species are classified by the IUCN Red list into nine groups, set through criteria such as rate of decline, population size, area of geographic distribution act.

    Correct Option: B

    Endangered species are listed in Red Data book. The Red data book is published annually by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Species are classified by the IUCN Red list into nine groups, set through criteria such as rate of decline, population size, area of geographic distribution act.

  1. The concept of ecological niche was first introduced by








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    The concept of ecological niche was first introduced by Joseph Grinnell in 1917. A plant's or animal's niche, or more correctly, ecological niche, is a way of life that is unique to that species. Niche and habitat are not the same. While many species may share a habit, this is not true for a niche. Each plant and animal species is a member of a community. The niche describes the species' role or function within this community.

    Correct Option: C

    The concept of ecological niche was first introduced by Joseph Grinnell in 1917. A plant's or animal's niche, or more correctly, ecological niche, is a way of life that is unique to that species. Niche and habitat are not the same. While many species may share a habit, this is not true for a niche. Each plant and animal species is a member of a community. The niche describes the species' role or function within this community.

  1. Which one of the following ecosystems is known as the 'Land of Big Games'?








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    Savannah ecosystem is known as the 'land of Big Games'. It is the region where Grasslands have scattered trees of moderate. height In these ecosystems the productivity of soil is very less and the grasses are soft and trees are spiny and has less leaves.

    Correct Option: B

    Savannah ecosystem is known as the 'land of Big Games'. It is the region where Grasslands have scattered trees of moderate. height In these ecosystems the productivity of soil is very less and the grasses are soft and trees are spiny and has less leaves.