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Q1 · Ecosystem and Biodiversity · MEDIUM
Which of the following wetlands in India are designated as Ramsar Sites? 1. Harike Wetland 2. Kanjli Wetland 3. Ropar Wetland Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q2 · Pollution and Conservation · MEDIUM
Which of the following is primarily responsible for 'stubble burning' being a significant environmental issue in Punjab?
Q3 · Climate Change · HARD
The practice of stubble burning in Punjab after the rice harvest primarily contributes to which type of pollution affecting the Indo-Gangetic Plain during winter months?
Q4 · Climate Change · HARD
Consider the following statements regarding stubble burning in Punjab: 1. It primarily occurs during the Kharif harvesting season. 2. It contributes to the formation of smog in the Indo-Gangetic plains. 3. The Happy Seeder machine is promoted as an alternative to stubble burning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5 · Ecosystem and Biodiversity · MEDIUM
Which of the following represents the correct sequence in an ecological food chain?