Current Affairs Question - 29 March 2022
Ecology & Environment
National Park
Consider the following statements:
- The Kaziranga National Park is home to the second largest-population of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world.
- According to a recent study, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing.
- The unique soil of the deciduous forest in the National Park is home to a large population of bacteria that release carbon dioxide as they breathe, which adds to the carbon dioxide being emanated by other organisms, including trees.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
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1 and 2
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| B |
2 and 3
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| C |
1 and 3
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| D |
All of the above
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Ecology & Environment
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Consider the following statements:
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are carbon-containing chemicals released by petrol and diesel vehicles.
- They impact air quality and human health.
- VOCs can have a natural origin also. Plants emit these chemicals to attract pollinators, defend themselves from pests and predators and adapt to environmental stress.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
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1 and 2
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| B |
2 and 3
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| C |
1 and 3
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| D |
All of the above
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