Practice questions on ecology and environment for KAS preliminary exam 2018

Which of the following statements is/are correct about TAPI project?

1. It will transport Caspian Sea natural gas from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan into Pakistan and then to India.
2. It is funded by the World Bank.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indications:

1. They are covered under the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
2. They are regulated under patents Act, 1970
3. They are administered by Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organization,’ which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. It is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty
2. It works on –the principle of collective defence i.e. an attack against one ally is considered as an attack against all allies.
3. Turkey is a member country of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

 With reference to Sculpture dioxide pollution, consider the following statements:

1. Automobile exhaust is an important source of Sculpture dioxide pollution

2. High concentration of Sculpture dioxide leads to stiffness of flower buds.

3. Lichens are used as an indicator of Sculpture dioxide pollution

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and3

Which of the following assist in carbon sequestration?

1. Wetland restoration

2. Urban Forestry

3. Phytoplankton growth

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. Wetland restoration

2. Urban forestry

3. Phytoplankton growth

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

What are the benefits of 2G (Second Generation) Ethanol Bio-refinery?
1) Generate Bio-CNG
2) Generating Bio-fertilizer
3) Reducing CO 2 emissions from the paddy straw

a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above



Urban forestry means

a. Creating more public and private gardens in urban areas
b. Planting more trees in urban areas
c. Making the buildings more energy efficient
d. Creating more green pastures in urban areas


Which of the following is/are true regarding the Kigali Agreement?
1) Kigali Agreement is legally binding like the Paris Agreement.
2) All countries are divided into 3 groups with different timelines to phase out emissions with India in the third group.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

1.