SSC Sample Paper

done NCERT - Sample Paper-8 Total Questions - 29    [Download]

• question_answer1)
  Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC)                                   (2017)

  1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

  2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Consider the following statements:                                                                                                         (2017)

  1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate

  Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.

  2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydro-fluorocarbons.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for                                                         (2017)
  A)
   measuring oxygen levels in blood
  done clear
  B)
   computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems
  done clear
  C)
   pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
  done clear
  D)
   assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions
  done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of                                                        (2017)
  A)
   Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
  done clear
  B)
   Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
  done clear
  C)
   Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
  done clear
  D)
   Security of National Highways
  done clear
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• question_answer5)
  In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?                                                                                                                                                (2017)
  A)
   It enjoys the same level-of protection as the tiger.
  done clear
  B)
   It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
  done clear
  C)
   It is endemic to a particular region of India.
  done clear
  D)
   Both [b] and [c] stated above are correct in this context.
  done clear
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• question_answer6)
  What is/are the importance/importances of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification?              (2016)

  1. It aims to promote effective action though innovative national programmes and supportive inter-national partnerships.

  2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.

  3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 only             
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer7)
  In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hombill' in its natural habitat?                                                                                                                                                     (2016)
  A)
   Sand deserts of northwest India
  done clear
  B)
   Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
  done clear
  C)
   Salt Marshes of western Gujarat
  done clear
  D)
   Western Ghats
  done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Consider the following pairs:                                                                                                               (2016)

  	Terms sometimes seen in the news		Their origin
  1.	Annex-1 Countries	:	Cartagena Protocol
  2.	Certified Emissions	:	Nagoya Protocol Reductions
  3.	Clean Development	:	Kyoto Protocol Mechanism

  Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   3 only             
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer9)
  With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct?                                                                                                             (2016)

  1. It is initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.

  2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of diversity.

  3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 and 2 only                
  done clear
  B)
   3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct?                                                                                     (2016)

  Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to

  1. Protection of biodiversity

  2. Resilience of forest ecosystems

  3. Poverty reduction

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer11)
  What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?                                                                                                     (2016)
  A)
   It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions
  done clear
  B)
   It is on initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emission and to adopt eco-friendly technologies.
  done clear
  C)
   It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022.
  done clear
  D)
   It is one of the multilateral REDD +initiatives hosted by the World Bank
  done clear
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• question_answer12)
  With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:          (2016)

  1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.

  2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only             
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer13)
  In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?                                                                                                                        (2016)

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Nitrogen dioxide

  4. Sulphur dioxide

  5. Methane

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only             
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   1, 4 and 5 only
  done clear
  D)
          1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer14)
  With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?                                                                                                                                                (2016)

  1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.

  2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emission so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

  3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 and 3 only                
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Consider the following statements:                                                                                                         (2016)

  1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'.

  2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?                                                                                                                                           (2015)
  A)
   Bhitarkanika National Park
  done clear
  B)
   Keibul Lamjao National Park
  done clear
  C)
   Keoladeo Ghana National Park
  done clear
  D)
   Sultanpur National Park
  done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?            (2015)

  1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.

  2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India's premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1                    
  done clear
  B)
   2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer18)
  With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Bora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?                                                                                                                                (2015)

  1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

  2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

  3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the pace of national laws.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer19)
  With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?                                                                                                                                                (2015)

  1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.

  2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the portland cement contents of concrete.

  3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   3
  done clear
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• question_answer20)
  With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?           (2015)

  1. It is an herbivorous marine animal.

  2. It is found along the entire coast of India.

  3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?                                                            (2015)
  A)
   Saltwater crocodile        
  done clear
  B)
   Olive ridley turtle
  done clear
  C)
   Gangetic dolphin
  done clear
  D)
          Gharial
  done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Which one the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?                                                                                                                                                     (2015)
  A)
   Bretton Woods Conference
  done clear
  B)
   Montreal Protocol
  done clear
  C)
   Kyoto Protocol
  done clear
  D)
          Nagoya Protocol
  done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Which of the statement (s) regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?                                                    (2015)

  1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaption and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

  2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1                    
  done clear
  B)
   2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?                               (2015)
  A)
   Khangchendzonga National Park
  done clear
  B)
   Nandadevi National Park
  done clear
  C)
   Neora Valley National Park
  done clear
  D)
   Namdapha National Park
  done clear
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• question_answer25)
  'Bio Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the                                                        (2015)
  A)
   Asian Development Bank
  done clear
  B)
   International Monetary Fund
  done clear
  C)
   United Nations Environment Programme
  done clear
  D)
   World Bank
  done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Consider the following States:                                                                                                               (2015)

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

  A)
   1                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer27)
  With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?         (2015)

  1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.

  2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.

  3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer28)
  With reference to an organization known as 'Bird Life International', which of the following statements is/are correct?                           (2015)

  1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.

  2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.

  3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer29)
  In India, in which one of the following types of forests is a teak dominant tree species?                     (2015)
  A)
   Tropical moist deciduous forest
  done clear
  B)
   Tropical rain forest
  done clear
  C)
   Tropical thorn scrub forest
  done clear
  D)
   Temperate forest with grasslands
  done clear
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