Static Quiz – 4th March 2025

1. Which of the following statements about Biodiversity Hotspots is/are correct?

1. Biodiversity hotspots are regions with high species richness and high degree of endemism.
2. Currently, there are 4 biodiversity hotspots in India.
3. The Western Ghats is one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world.

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2. Consider the following pollutants:

1. Black Carbon
2. Methane
3. Sulphur dioxide

Which of the above is/are Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs)?

3. With reference to Microplastics, consider the following statements:

1. They are plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters.
2. Microplastics can enter the human food chain through seafood.
3. Microplastics are biodegradable and decompose easily in the environment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following is/are greenhouse gases (GHGs)?

1. Nitrous Oxide
2. Sulphur Hexafluoride
3. Water Vapour

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5. In the context of renewable energy, which of the following pairs is correctly matched?