UPSC Ecology And Environment Current Ecological Developments Question Bank Current Ecological Developments

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    Read the following statements regarding Ecosystem Modelling.
    (i) It has been used for hydrodynamic modelling of Chilika and Kochi backwaters.
    (ii). Water quality criteria for copper, cadmium and mercury have been determined.
    (iii) It focuses on 20 training programmes on hazard mapping, satellite oceanography, and marine pollution.
    Choose the correct option.

    A) i and ii              

    B) ii and iii

    C) i, ii and iii                     

    D) only i

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Under the programme on Ecosystem modelling, hydrodynamic modelling of Chilika and Kochi backwaters have been started. Water quality criteria for copper, cadmium and mercury have been studied and are referred to the Central Pollution Control Board. Over 20 training programmes on hazard mapping, satellite oceanography, and marine pollution have been conducted. Ecosystem models have applications in a wide variety of fields, such as natural resource management, ecotoxicology and environmental health.


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