| Post Name | ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Department | ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE |
| Question Paper Code | 203/2015 |
| Date of Test | 29 October 2015 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
I.
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Panspermia is related with ;
Answer
A. Life originates from outer space
2
Of the following diseases, which is not caused by water pollution ?
Answer
A. Malaria
3
The permissible level of Ozone in the atmosphere of rural areas as per National Ambient Air quality standards is:
Answer
C. 100 μg/m³
4
Suppose rice plant converts 100 g of CO, per day into glucose. How many litres of O, at STP
are produced ?
Answer
B. 509LO,
5
More prominent and destructive natural disaster in Kerala :
Answer
D. Lightning
6
As per EPA 1986, the permissible limit of BOD (3 day 27°C) in the effluents discharged into
the inland surface waters :
Answer
D. 30 mgO,/1
7
Who is known as the Patron Saint of Ecology ?
Answer
A. St. Francis of Assissi
8
Of the following, which one is not a category B project as per EIA Notification 2006?
Answer
D. Mining project ≥ 50 ha of mining lease area
9
What volume of 12 m HCl is required to prepare 750 mL. of 3m HCl solution ?
Answer
D. 440 mL
10
The members of BTEX group are :
Answer
B. Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene
11
Phycoremediation is the process of :
|
Answer
B. Waste water treatment using algae
12
China clay zone in Kerala is :
Answer
B. between Aluva and Munnar
13
The maximum limit of noise in the commercial area during day time as per CPCB
euidelines :
Answer
C. 65 dB(
14
The total mass of water on planet earth is ;
Answer
C. 1.2*10? tonnes
15
Gaia hypothesis proposed by :
Answer
A. James Lovelock
16
Appiko movement led by :
Answer
A. Panduranga Hegde
17
Expansion of OTEC :
Answer
A. Oil and Thermal Energy Conversion
18
Bioplastic is :
Answer
D. Polylactic acid
19
Tholuminescence is related with :
Answer
D. Achatina fulica
20
DDTisa:
Answer
B. Insecticide
21
Name the chemical that contributes to photochemical smog :
Answer
B. NO,
22
As per CPCB standards, the quality of outdoor bathing water should be :
Answer
B. Total Coliforms (MPN/100 ml) shall be 200 or less; pH between 4 and 8; Dissolved
Oxygen 5 mg/l or more and BOD 20 mz/ or less
23
The minimum stack height of Biomedical Incinerators should be :
Answer
Question Cancelled
24
In India, the Ecomarking scheme started in |
Answer
C. 2002
25
Among the following, which standard provides the management of Green House gas
emissions, |
Answer
D. ISO 14064
26
As per Wild Life Protection Act, King Cobra belongs to the category :
Answer
D. Schedule 0
27
Who was the first scientist who discovered the “Green House Effect’ ?
Answer
D. >) James Hansen
28
The Ayers Rock (Uluru) in Australia is an example of :
Answer
A. Igneous rock
29
Peroxyacetyl Nitrates (PAN) are formed by the reaction of :
|
Answer
B. N, with VOCs
30
Geysers are:
|
Answer
C. Artificial hot water ponds of temperate regions
31
The albedo of charcoal is -
Answer
B. 0.04
32
The Legal provision is to provide for damages to victims of an accident which occurs as a
result of handling any hazardous substance :
Answer
B. Environment Protection Act, 1986
33
A solid material obtained from thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen limited
environment is : |
Answer
D. Pyruvate |
34
International day for Biodiversity is on :
Answer
C. March 22
35
Plumbism is due to the toxicity of :
Answer
A. Cadmium
36
Liana is:
Answer
B. An invasive insect
37
Enthalpy of an exothermic reaction is ;
Answer
A. Always negative
38
Pedogenesis is ;
Answer
A. the formation of potholes
39
The instrument used for the detection of fluoride in water is :
Answer
C. Spectrophotometer
40
The following is not a low cloud:
Answer
C. Cumulonimbus
41
‘The instrument used for the detection of pesticides is :
Answer
B. PCR
42
Among the following, one is not a phytoremediation process :
Answer
C. Phytovolatilization
43
Energy intensity is measured by the :
Answer
D. quantity of energy used by unit volume of mass
44
The role of nebuliser in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy is :
Answer
A. Converts the liquid sample into small bubbles
45
An example of neuston is ;
Answer
C. water strider
46
The instrument which records the vibration of earth ;
|
Answer
C. Seismometer
47
The pomt in the earth where the seismic waves originate :
Answer
C. Epicentre
48
The point in the earth where the seismic waves originate :
Answer
B. Hypocentre
49
The set of biotic and abiotic conditions in which a species is able to persist and maintain stable population sizes is known as :
Answer
A. Ecological niche
50
In oceans, down welling occurs in the areas of ;
Answer
B. Surface convergence
51
The following is not an application of HPLC :
Answer
C. Detection of heavy metals
52
Third generation biofuels are derived from :
Answer
D. Algae
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53
Ina ereen home, the tangible benefit of energy saving 15 :
Answer
D. 20+ 30%
54
As per Greenpeace report, the toxic hotspot of Kerala is :
Answer
C. Floor - Edayar Industrial Region
55
Select the false statement on water property :
Answer
B. Increased temperature; increased salinity
56
The power flow of an organism per unil area or of a trophic level is :
Answer
A. Productivity
57
Name the National Park in Kerala established mainly for the conservation of Nilgiri Marten :
Answer
C. Pampadum Shola NP
58
The three R’s in environmental protection ;
Answer
D. Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
59
Who inaugurated the Silent Valley National Park ?
Answer
A. Rajiv Gandhi
60
The main gaseous pollutant in the coastal and brackish walter areas of Kerala ts :
Answer
C. Hydrogen sulphice
61
The bioluminescence phenomenon at Alappuzha coast during July 2015 was due to :
Answer
B. Noctiluca scintillans
62
Kamsar Convention is related with ;
Answer
A. Wetlands
63
King Cobra belongs to the category :
Answer
A. Vulnerable
64
The specialised freshwater wetlands in the forest of Kerala are known as :
Answer
D. Myristica swamps
65
Which of the following is an example of in situ conservation ?
Answer
C. Wild lite sanctuary
66
Permanent Hardness of drinking water is due to the presence of :
Answer
C. Calcium and magnesium ions
67
In which layer of the atmosphere, the auroras (Northern lights) occur ?
Answer
B. Thermosphere
68
The dominant vegetation of Chinnar wild life sanctuary is :
Answer
C. Southern tropical dry deciduous forest
69
Bhopal gas tragedy was due to:
Answer
D. Methyl isocyanate
70
Which one of the following is the ‘east flowing’ river in Kerala ?
Answer
A. Bhavani
71
The wind system in the tropical regions are known as :
Answer
B. Trade winds
72
The main cause of lung diseases is :
Answer
D. RSPM
73
Select the false statement :
Answer
D. Rainwater contains essential minerals
74
Select the false statement :
Answer
C. EC)
75
The primitive and last remaining hunter and gatherer tribal community of Kerala is :
Answer
D. Cholanaikkans
76
The first National Park in India : |
Answer
A. Jim Corbett NP
77
Following is an example of Zoonotic epidemic : |
Answer
A. SARS
78
Ina waste water, the BOD./COD_, ratio is > 0.6, which treatment is fairly cost effective :
Answer
Question Cancelled
79
Modified Jacob and Hochheiser method is used for the measurement of :
Answer
A. Sulphur dioxide in air
80
The Chairman of WGEEP is :
Answer
A. Madhav Gadgil
81
An eminent Social Reformer of Kerala known as Vidyadhiraja :
Answer
B. Chattambi Swamikal
82
The person who was known as “Bharat Kesari” :
Answer
C. Mannathu Padmanabhan
83
Who was the volunteer captain of Guruvayur Satyagraha ?
Answer
D. AK. Gopalan
84
Which one was considered the mouth piece of Abstention Movement ?
Answer
B. Kerala Kesari
85
Unni Nambeothiri is the publication of :
Answer
D. Yogakshema Sabha
86
The Temple Entry Proclamation was on :
Answer
A. 12 November 1936
87
“Muslim Janavum Vidlryabyasavun” a notable work of :
Answer
A. Makthi Thangal
88
The founder of Famous Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom Vazhakkad :
Answer
B. Chalilakath Kunahmed Haji
89
Who made primary education compulsory in Travancore ?
Answer
C. Rani Guri Parvathi Bai
90
“Viorkadayam” a Magazine was published by ;
Answer
C. Kumaranasan {
91
Who bagged King Faisal International Prize 2015 ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
92
What does the term A.A.Y. denote, which is the short form of a social scheme launched by
the Government of India ?
Answer
C. Antodaya Anna Yojana
93
National Youth Day was observed across India on 12 January 2015. The day was observed
to commemorate the birth anniversary of which famous Indian Philosopher ?
Answer
B. Swami Vivekananda
94
Who won the Men’s Singles Title of the Swiss Open of Badminton on March 2015 ?
Answer
C. Kidambi Srikanth
95
What was the theme of the World Consumers Rights Day which was observed on
15™ March 2015 7
Answer
A. Helping consumers choose healthy diets
96
Which Educational Institution topped the world reputation ranking 2015 that was released
by Times Higher Education ?
Answer
A. Harward University
97
Which State Government launched Bhagyashree Scheme for Girl Child on 2015 ?
Answer
B. Maharashtra
98
Which Indian ecologist won the Tyler Prize for Environment Achievement 2015 ?
Answer
A. Madhav Gadgil
99
Who bagged the best actress award of the National Film Awards announced on 2015 ?
Answer
D. Kangana Ranaut
100
Which Party of Israel won the Israeli elections 2015 ?
Answer
A. Likud Party
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