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  1. The major reservoir of carbon is

  2. A.

     The atmosphere

    B.

     Ocean Bed

    C.

     Plant and animals

    D.

     Rock


  3. Causative organisms of Malaria

  4. A.

     Bacteria

    B.

     Fungus

    C.

     Plasmodium

    D.

     Virus


  5. The undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air, land and water is referred as

  6. A.

     Pollutants

    B.

     Ecodestructions

    C.

     Pollution

    D.

     All of these


  7. Example for a bio-degradable polymer is

  8. A.

     Polyethylene

    B.

     Polypropylene

    C.

     Poly lactic acid

    D.

     Polyester


  9. The European Union has a permanent ban on the use of __________ in toys.

  10. A.

     Phthalates

    B.

     Clay

    C.

     Polycarbonate

    D.

     Bisphenol


  11. A biodegradable plastic developed by Biopak Corporation Australia

  12. A.

     Biopol

    B.

     Pet

    C.

     Polyester

    D.

     PVC


  13. A __________ is formed due to the collection of water in a natural basis or depression in a mountainous area or in plains.

  14. A.

     Lake

    B.

     Stream

    C.

     Pond

    D.

     Spring


  15. The simplest aquatic ecosystem can be seen in a

  16. A.

     River

    B.

     Lake

    C.

     Pond

    D.

     Water Tank


  17. The most endangered ecosystem in India

  18. A.

     Shola forest ecosystem

    B.

     Evergreen forest ecosystem

    C.

     Pond ecosystem

    D.

     Tundra Ecosystem


  19. The expansion on PQLI is

  20. A.

     Physical quality of life index

    B.

     Population quotient of life in India

    C.

     Poor quality of life in India

    D.

     Poverty, quality of life in India