HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q76
Which of the following States has the highest forest cover as a percentage of its geographical area, according to the latest Forest Survey of India report?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Mizoram
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q82
Which one of the following is not a Multilateral Environment Agreement (MEA)?
(A) Montreal Protocol
(B) Kyoto Protocol
(C) Basel Convention
(D) World Trade Organization Agreement
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q88
Which of the following gases is a major contributor to acid rain?
(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Carbon monoxide
(C) Sulphur dioxide
(D) Methane
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q92
Which marine zone is known for the highest biological productivity?
(A) Abyssal zone
(B) Hadal zone
(C) Neritic zone
(D) Bathyal zone
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q98
Which one of the following is the primary function of the ozone layer?
(A) Producing oxygen for respiration
(B) Absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation
(C) Retaining heat in the atmosphere
(D) Regulating wind patterns
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q100
Which of the following energy sources is non-conventional and renewable?
(A) Coal
(B) Petroleum
(C) Wind
(D) Natural gas
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Answer: C
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