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  1. The country in East Asia which is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981 is








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    Japan is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981.

    Correct Option: D

    Japan is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981.

  1. Which part of India was included in World Heritage list by UNESCO on July 1, 2012 ?








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    Weston Ghats were included in the World Heritage list by the UNESCO on July 1,2012. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary was included in the World Heritage list in 1985.

    Correct Option: A

    Weston Ghats were included in the World Heritage list by the UNESCO on July 1,2012. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary was included in the World Heritage list in 1985.

  1. Which U. N. Conference has been named as the ‘Earth Summit’ ?








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    In 1992, representatives of over 150 countries met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for what is popularly known as the Earth Summit or the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The Rio meeting was an important milestone in defining the concept of “sustainable development”. This was spelled out in considerable detail in Agenda 21, which in effect was a plan of action for the 21st century.

    Correct Option: B

    In 1992, representatives of over 150 countries met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for what is popularly known as the Earth Summit or the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The Rio meeting was an important milestone in defining the concept of “sustainable development”. This was spelled out in considerable detail in Agenda 21, which in effect was a plan of action for the 21st century.

  1. Who inaugurated the ‘Grow More Trees’ campaign in July 1950?








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    KM Munshi, the then Union Minister for Agriculture and Food inaugurated the ‘Grow More Trees’ campaign in July 1950 to create an enthusiasm in the mind of the populace for the conservation of forests and planting of trees.

    Correct Option: B

    KM Munshi, the then Union Minister for Agriculture and Food inaugurated the ‘Grow More Trees’ campaign in July 1950 to create an enthusiasm in the mind of the populace for the conservation of forests and planting of trees.

  1. Who said that “the power of population is infinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence” ?








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    Malthus

    Correct Option: D

    Malthus