436. WAN in the context of computers and 442.

Which of the following can be used to connect

networking stands for : to the phone line your computer in dial-up
(a) WiFi Amended Network connection?
(b) Wide Area Network (a) Etharnet (b) Hub
(c) Wide Access Network (c) Multiplexer (d) Modem
(d) World Access Network RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : Dial up connection uses telephone line to
connect through internet. Modem (Modulator-
Ans. (b) : WAN stands for Wide Area Network. It Demodulator) is a device, which allows a computer or
covers a large area than LAN as well as a MAN such as terminal to transmit data over a standard dial up
country/continent etc. WAN is expensive and should or telephone line. Modem send data by converting it into
might not be owned by one organization. PSTN or audio signals and receive it by converting audio signals
satellite medium is used for Wide Area Networks. back into initial form.
437. Which of the following is a correct format of an 443. For which purpose India's fastest and the first
Email address? multi-PetaFlops (OF) supercomputer
(a) www.nameofwebsite.com 'Pratyush' used.
(b) [email protected] (a) Weather forecasting
(c) name.website.com (b) Pharmaceutical development
(d) name@website#info (c) Seismic data analysis
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) (d) Scientific data processing
Ans. (b) : The correct format of an e-mail address is RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
name @ website. com. Ans. (a) : Pratyush, a Cray XC40 system is an array of
438. Which of the following is NOT the layer of computers that can deliver a peak power of 6.8
Petaflops, installed at the Indian Institute of Tropical
TCP/IP protocol? Meteorology (IITM), Pune and it is the fastest
(a) Presentation layer (b) Transport layer supercomputer in India. It was launched in January
(c) Application layer (d) Internet layer 2018. It is fourth fastest High Performance Computer
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) (HPC) dedicated to climate modeling in the world.
Ans. (a) : Layers of T.C.P/I.P are: 444. Which one of the following is NOT a web
→ Application layer browser?
→ Network (internet) layer (a) Google Chrome (b) Wikipedia
→ Link layer (c) Opera (d) Mozilla Firefox
Hence, option (a) is incorrect. RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : A web browser is a software application that
439. _______ is used for transmitting files between is used to access the World Wide Web (WWW).
computers on the Internet over TCP/IP
It is an interface between user and the information
connections. available on the web. Some of the common browsers
(a) FTP (b) ASCII are Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Netscape
(c) BCD (d) HTTP etc.
R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I) 445. A domain name is a unique name given to each
Ans. (a) : File transfer protocol is used for transmitting website on the internet. The last part of the
the files between the computers on the internet over domain name is known as a domain extension.
TCP/IP connections. Which of the following is a domain extension of
440. Among the following, name the software any government website?
components of a computer? (a) .gov (b) .net
(a) CMOS (b) CPU (c) .com (d) .mil
(c) Programs (d) Memory RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a) : A domain name is a unique name given to
Ans. (c) : Software is a set of programs, which is each website on the internet. The last part of the domain
designed to perform a well-defined function. A program name is known as a domain extension. ".gov" is a
is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular domain extension of any government website.
problem. There are two types of software system 446. The internet works by using a protocol called
software and application software. TCP/IP. What is the full form of TCP/IP?
441. Communication between a computer and a (a) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
keyboard involves .............. transmission. Protocol
(a) Simplex (b) Full–duplex (b) Tele Computer Protocol/Internet Protocol
(c) Temporary Computer Protocol/Internet
(c) Automatic (d) Half–duplex
Protocol
RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift (d) Transmission Computer Programme/Internet
Ans (a) Simplex transmission requires communication Protocol
between a computer and a keyboard. RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : TCP/IP stands for - Transmission Control 452. In the context of computers, the time taken to
Protocol/Internet Protocol. It is a suite of receive data from a storage device or to obtain
communication protocols used to interconnect network data from a peripheral unit is known as ............
devices over the internet. TCP/IP is also used as a (a) Time slicing (b) Access time
communication protocol in a private computer network. (c) Downtime (d) Time sharing
TCP/IP specifies how data is exchanged over the RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
internet by providing end to end communications that Ans. (b) : In computer context, the time taken to receive
identify how it should be broken into packets, addressed data from a storage device or data from a peripheral unit
transmitted, routed and received at the destination. is known as Access time.
447. Which of the following protocols is used for Downtime is a computer industry term for the time
WWW? during which a computer or IT system is unavailable,
(a) FTP (b) SMTP offline or not operational.
(c) TCP/IP (d) HTTP Time slicing is a technique used by the DVB-H and
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist ATSC-M/H technologies for achieving power-savings
Ans. (d) : HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the on mobile terminal devices.
protocol used to transmit all data present on the World Time sharing is the sharing of a computing resoures
Wide Web (WWW). among many users at the same time by means of
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) used with IP multiprogramming and multi-tasking.
(Internet Protocol). 453. The port that is a protocol for transferring data
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for the transfer of to and from digital devices is known as :
computer files. (a) VGA (b) USB
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an internet (c) Parallel port (d) PS/2
standard communication protocol for electronic mail RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
transmission. Ans. (b) : USB, or Universal Serial Bus is a data
448. _______ is a communication protocol. interface used with computers enabling the computer to
(a) HTP (b) CP send and receive data. A USB port is a standard cable
(c) TP (d) HTTP connection interface for personal computers and
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist consumer electronics devices. USB ports allow USB
Ans. (d) : Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a devices to be connected to each other with and transfer
communication protocol whose main work is to digital data over USB cables.
establish communication between web server and user. 454. A set of contiguous data of similar type is
Its a kind of network protocol, which are used to get called:
information from World Wide Web (WWW). (a) Array (b) Object
449. A shared network within an organisation that (c) Class (d) Abstraction
enables all its employees to communicate with RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
one another is called: Ans. (a) : An array is a collection of elements of the
(a) extranet (b) intranet
(c) delnet (d) internet same type placed in contiguous memory locations that
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist can be individully referenced by using an index to a
unique indentifier.
Ans. (b) : A shared network within an organisation
which enables all its employees to communicate with 455. Walkie-talkie is an example of which
one another is called intranet. There are private communication channel?
networks which is highly secured and can be only (a) Simplex (b) Medium duplex
access to that particular company's employees. (c) Half duplex (d) Full duplex
450. Which of the following is an advantage of RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 30.04.2016 (Set-I)
LAN? ? Ans. (c) Walkie-talkie is a typical half duplex device.
(a) automatic pricing of data It has a “push-to-talk” button which can be used to
(b) sharing peripherals turn on the transmitter but turn off the receiver.
(c) saving up data 456. An organization has a private network for
(d) backing up data exclusive use by its employees-
(a) Internet (b) Intranet
RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) LAN (d) Network interface
Ans. (b) : LAN–Local Area Network is small computer RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 29.04.2016 (Set-II)
network spread in small regions like office, school or a Ans. (b) The intranet is a private network that belongs
building. LAN helps utmost in sharing the connection to a particular organization. It is designed for the
of peripheral devices. exclusive use of an organization and its associates,
451. In reference to computers what is the meaning such as employees, customers and other authorized
of LAN? people. It offers a secure platform to convey
(a) Largest Area Network information and share data with authorized users.
(b) Local Area Network 457. Which network needs a ‘hub’ for functioning
(c) Legal Area Network in a network topology?
(d) Longest Area Network (a) Ring (b) Bus
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) (c) Star (d) Both Bus and star
Ans.(b) See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 29.04.2016 (Shift-III)
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 Ans. (c) A star topology is a topology for a Local (a) Simulating (b) Mining
Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are (c) Resourcing (d) Heaving
individually connected to a central connection point, RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)
like a hub or a switch. A star takes more cable than Ans.(b) The process of checking already existing
e.g. a bus, but the benefit is that if a cable fails, only large data base to obtain new useful information in the
one node will be brought down. context of information technology is called mining.
458. Transmission of which of the following 463. TELEX stands for?
network topologies has the highest speed? (a) Telegram express
(a) LAN (b) Teleprinter exchange
(b) WAN (c) Telecommunication exchange
(c) MAN (d) Telephone exchange
(d) LAN and WAN have equal transmission RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
speed. Ans.(b) Short form of ‘TELEX’ Teleprinter
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 29.04.2016 (Shift-II) Exchange, through which messages are sent from one
Ans. (a) Local Area Network (LAN) networking place to another as electrical or access radio signals.
topology is used to establish networks in low area 464. Netware is a computer network operating
(from 1 to 1.5 km). Speed is highest among computer system developed by......…
connected to LAN (a) AT & T (b) Sun Microsystem
459. In which all nodes (workplace and other (c) Novel (d) Atari
devices are directly connected to a common RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 07.04.2016 (Shift-II)
central computer that local area network Ans.(c) Netware is a computer operating system was
(LAN) is known as – developed by Novel, Inc. in the year 1983.
(a) Ring (b) Bus 465. What is the extension of TCP in relation to
(c) Star (d) Vertical computer system?
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 28.04.2016 (Shift-I) (a) Transmission control protocol
Ans. (c) In which all the nodes (workplace and other (b) Transfer call plan
devices) are directly connected to a common (c) Transfer control process
computer, the local area network is star. Star is given (d) Transmission call protocol
the status of host node or central hub, and different RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 16.04.2016 (Shift-III)
nodes of terminals connect directly to the host Ans.(a) Regarding computer network TCP stands for
computer by not connecting to each other. ‘Transmission Control Protocol’. It is a set of rules
Bus- A cable called a transmission line is connected that decides how the internet functions. This makes
to all computers. information transfer and communication between two
Ring- All nodes are connected to each other in a ring computers possible.
or loop. 466. What is the extension of URL in computer
Vertical- Connecting directly to a node. terminology?
460. Which of the following is an example of a full (a) User Remote Location
Duplex communication channel? (b) Universal Radio Laboratory
(a) Radio broadcasting (c) User Random List
(b) Television broadcasting (d) Uniform Resource Locator
(c) Walkie talkie RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 18.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(d) Telephone conversation Ans-(d) In computer terminology the extension of
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 27.04.2016 (Shift-III) URL is Uniform Resource Locator. It also commonly
Ans. (d) Duplex communication system is a point-to- referred to as web address. It is a reference to a
point system which is made up of two connected sides resource on a computer network, which contains
or devices and both veins can communicate with each information about the location of that resource and
other in one. An example of full-duplex how to obtain it. URLs are used to access web pages
communication channel is telephone conversation. (HTTP) files (ftp) email (Mail to) data base (jdbc) etc
461. Which of the following is the largest network in on the internet.
terms of area? 467. Which of the following is not right with the
(a) MAN (b) WAN data conversion?
(c) INTRANET (d) INTERNET (a) Translation from one version to another
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2016 (Shift-I) version.
Ans.(d) Internet is the most modern system of (b) Receiving data from a legacy system
information technology. It can be called as a world (c) Receiving data from another module
class group of computer networks. A thousand- (d) It can use the standard informed program.
millions of computers in this network can be RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 19.04.2016 (Shift-III)
connected to each other. Ans.(a) Data conversion is not a translation of
462. Testing of already existing large databases to computer data from one version to another but a
get new useful information in the context of translation of computer data from one format to
information technology. The process is called – another.
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468. Accessing secure data in offsite centers on the Ans.(a) WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) , A
internet is called – wireless computer network is a limited area network
(a) Local Area Network such as a home, school, computer labs which connects
(b) Cloud two or more devices using a wiring structure.
(c) Intranet 474. Not true with the word “Hub”?
(d) Global Network (a) It is used to connect part of LAN.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 19.01.2017 (Shift-I) (b) Hub is a software.
Ans.(b) Accessing or securing secure data in offsite (c) Common point of connecting in PC.
centers on the internet is called Cloud Computing. (d) It contains multiple ports.
Cloud computing is a technology in which computing RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 22.04.2016 (Shift-I)
from data access to data store does all the work on the Ans.(b) Hub or network hub is usually a networking
network itself. device, using which many computers are connected to
469. The Asymmetric Digital Subscriber (ADSL) is other networking devices.
a technology of – It is also used for the connectivity of LAN.
(a) Wireless data communication 475. Which device is used to convert digital signal
(b) A wired data communication into analog signal?
(c) Non- radio communication (a) WiFi (b) Modem
(d) Satellite communication (c) Port (d) USB
st,
RRB NTPC Stage-I , 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 03.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Ans.(b) Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line is a Ans. (b) Modem is an abbreviation for modulator
wired data communication technology which makes
demodulator. It is a device that modulates any digital
high speed communication possible compared to
information and sends it in analog format. And the
traditional wired band modems with high bandwidth.
analog format which it receives the signal,
470. What is an IP address? demodulates and eclipse it digitally.
(a) A numerical network label
(b) A dynamic link between two computers 476. …..... Is a device that modulates signals to
(c) A group of networks encode digital information and demodulates
(d) Digitally known to its computer signals to decode transmitted information–
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist , 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) (a) Printer (b) CPU
(c) Keyboard (d) Modem
Ans.(a) IP address refers to a numeric network label.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 07.04.2016 (Shift-III)
IP addresses are connected to each network to send
data to a particular internet device on the network. Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
Devices (eg- computer, server, printer, smart phone) 477. Modem is used to perform which function of a
have a unique address and use the internet protocol for personal computer?
communication.The address given to the computer (a) To convert signals from serial to parallel and
network is called IP address. parallel to serial.
471. What is the address given to the computer (b) To convert signals from TTL and RS232 C
connected to a network is called? standard and then RS232 C to TTL signal.
(a) System address (b) S.Y.SI.D (c) To convert signals from digital to analog and
(c) Process id (d) IP address then from analog signals to digital signal.
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) (d) Allows the computer to convert into al ong
Ans.(d) See the explanation of above question. distance communication link.
472. Near field communication (NFC) is based on – RRB SSE 21.12.2014 (Set-09, Yellow Paper)
(a) Short distance high frequency wireless Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.
communication 478. Which device is required to connect PC to a
(b) Long distance high frequency wireless wireless network?
communication (a) Router (b) Telephone
(c) Long distance low frequency wireless (c) LAN (d) Server
communication RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 05.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(d) Low distance low frequency wireless Ans. (a) A router is a networking device that forwards
communication data packets between computer networks. The router
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) performs traffic directing functions over the internet.
Ans.(a) Near Field Communication (NFC) short Typically data packets are sent from one router to
distance high frequency is based on wireless another via a network creating an internet work.
communication, NFC is a standard that allows radio 479. …........... Provides facility of short distance
communication to be established by bringing wireless connectivity.
smartphones and other devices closer to each other. (a) Modem (b) Firewall
473. What is the full form of WLAN? (c) Bluetooth (d) Set- top box
(a) Wireless Local Area Network RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 05.04.2016 (Shift-I)
(b) Wide Local Area Network Ans. (c) Bluetooth is a wireless connectivity tool,
(c) Wind Light Atmospheric Nature which can be used to make data sharing and
(d) Wireless Local Area Node communication possible by establishing connectivity
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) between two different devices.
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480. Find out inconsistent with respect to encoding?
(a) Transform data into any other format 9. Internet
(b) Re-conversion of coded data
(c) Placing the characters in coded format in a 485. What was the base of first generation computer
sequence. systems ?
(d) This helps in program compilation and (a) Transistor based
execution. (b) Integrated Circuit based
(c) Vacuum tube based
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 22.04.2016 (Shift-I) (d) VLSI microprocessor based
Ans. (b) Encoding is a process of communication RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
system in which data is converted into such a format. Ans. (c) : The period of first generation was from
This is decoded and used by another computer. In 1946-1959. The computers of first generation used
encoding processes, the data format should be the vacuum tubes as the basic components for memory
same as what the other computer understands. In the and circuitry for CPU (Central Processing Unit).
coded format, the characters are placed in a sequence 486. Which of the following are the computer
that helps in compiling and executing the program. programs that are designed by attackers to
481. The main purpose of modulation is – gain root or administrative access to your
(a) To combine the waves of two different computer?
frequencies. (a) Antiware (b) Rootkits
(b) To obtain the waveform of the carrier wave. (c) Backdoors (d) Malware
(c) To achieve the waveform of the carrier wave RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift
and to transmit low frequency information Ans. (b) : Rootkits are computer programs that are
over long distances. designed by attackers to gain roots or administrative
access to our computer.
(d) Producing sidebands
RRB SSE , 21.12.2014 487. Which of the following is an attack in which the
user receives unwanted amount of e-mails?
Ans. (c) The main objective of modulation is to (a) Spoofing (b) Smurfing
transmit the information of low frequency over long (c) Email bomb (d) Ping storm
distance with ease. If any signal is to be sent to the R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III)
ring, it results increases the efficiency output power Ans. (c) : Email bombing is an attack in which the user
and frequency, allowing the signal to sent over a receives unwanted amount of e-mails.
longer distance.
488. A shared network within an organisation to
482. Which of the following is not a wireless provide connectivity to its staff is:
technology? (a) Extranet (b) Telnet
(a) Bluetooth (c) Internet (d) Intranet
(b) A traditional telephone RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Wi-Fi Ans. (d) : A shared network within an organisation
(d) Wi-Max which enables all its employees to communicate with
one another is called intranet. There are private
RRB SSE 21.12.2014 (Set-09, Yellow Paper) networks which is highly secured and can be only
Ans. (b) Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Lie-Fi wireless access to that particular company's employees.
(wireless system) are technologies, whereas a 489. What is the meaning of letter 's' in 'https'
conventional telephone is a wired system. Protocol ?
483. The computer code associated with the (a) Scale (b) Save
exchange of information between terminals is (c) Software (d) Secure
called – RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) A.S.C.I.I. (b) B.C.D. Ans. (d) : Https stands for Hyper Text Transfer
Protocol Secure. It makes a secure connection by
(c) B.C.D.I.C. (d) Hollerith establishing an encrypted link between the browser and
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) the server or any two systems.
Ans. (a) ASCII is an abbreviation for American 490. Which of the following is NOT an internet
Standard Code of Information Interchange. It is used browser?
to share information between terminals. (a) Panda (b) Safari
484. Which one of the following is NOT a wired (c) Firefox (d) Chrome
broadband? RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Dial-up (b) Cable Ans. (a) : Panda is not an internet browser while Safari,
(c) Satellite (d) Digital Subscriber Line Firefox and Chrome are the internet browsers.
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 491. The first page that you normally view at a
Ans. (c) : A wired broad band is a physical connection Website is-
between your network and the network of your internet (a) First page (b) Front page
service provider. Satellite internet access in internet access (c) Home page (d) Master page
provided through communication satellites. R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I)
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Ans. (c) : Homepage is the first page that you normally Ans. (a) : Trojan Horse is a form of a virus attack. It is
view at a website. a type of malicious code or software that looks
492. Which of the following servers convert IP legitimate but can take control of your computer.
addresses to domain names? 499. _________ refers to unsolicited commercial
(a) Email (b) Cloud Services emails that flood the Internet.
(c) DNS (d) P2P (a) Spyware (b) Trojan Horse
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Malware (d) Spam
Ans. (c) : The domain name system is a sequential RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
naming system for computers, services or resources Ans. (d) : Spam is digital Junk mail unsolicited
connected to the Internet or a private network. The communications sent in bulk over the internet or
name entered by the user in Internet Explorer or through any electronic messaging system.
browser is converted into the addressed IP address from Spam folder–This folder is used to store the spams so
which the site can be accessed. The Domain Name they may be kept at a different place from the
System has been an essential component of the individuals inbox.
functionality of the Internet since 1985.
500. Which of the following is NOT a micro
493. The system that converts an IP address into an blogging site?
easy to remember format is called : (a) Pinterest (b) Twitter
(a) Domain name system
(c) Mouse (d) Tumblr
(b) Domain numbering system
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Packet-switching domain system
(d) Domains Ans. (c) : Micro blogging is related to post created for
conversation with audience. Other than text, the audios,
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
image and video may also be used in micro blogging.
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook are the
494. Which of the following is required to create an examples of Micro blogging devices.
HTML document? 501. The introductory page of a website, typically
(a) Search engine (b) Internet serving as a table of contents for the site is
(c) Text editor (d) Browser known as the-----.
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) (a) Tool Page (b) Home Page
Ans. (c) : Text editor is required to create an HTML (c) Title Page (d) Desk Page
document. RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
495. Which of the following is NOT a Google Ans. (b) : Home page is the introductory page of a
product? website, typically serving as a table of contents for the
(a) iTunes (b) Gmail site. It serves as the starting point of website.
(c) Blogger (d) YouTube 502. A computer on the Internet is identified by:
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) E-mail address of the owner
Ans. (a) : iTunes is the apple company music app (b) IP address
where as Blogger , Gmail and YouTube is a product of (c) Cryptographic code
Google company. (d) Password
496. The technology that provides high internet RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
speed over telephone wiring is called : Ans. (b) : A computer on internet is identified by the IP
(a) ADSL (b) ALSD address. IP address is a unique address that identifies a
(c) ASLD (d) ADLS device on the internet or a local network. IP stands for
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Internet Protocol.
Ans. (a) : Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) 503. In which year was the World Wide Web
is a technology that provides high transmission speeds invented?
for video and voice to homes over an ordinary copper (a) 1989 (b) 1987
telephone wire. It will be most cost-effective in areas (c) 1986 (d) 1988
with a low market penetration of cable TV. RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
497. Which technology is used to provide high speed RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
internet access over traditional modem lines? RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 11.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(a) ADSL (b) Routers RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 03.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(c) VDU (d) LAN Ans. (a) : English scientist Tim Berners-Lee co-
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist invented the World Wide Web in 1989 along
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. with Robert Cailliau while working at CERN.
The World Wide Web (WWW), commonly known as
498. Trojan Horse is a form of : the Web, is an information system where documents
(a) Virus attack (b) Service attack and other web resources are identified by Uniform
(c) Slammer worm (d) Melissa worm Resource Locators which may be interlinked
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist by hyperlinks, and are accessible over the Internet.

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504. What is the extension of www in relation to Ans. (b) : Internet services were launched in India on
computers? 15th August, 1995 by Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited.
(a) World Wide Web (b) Web Wide World In November, 1998, the Government opened up the
(c) Whole World Web (d) Wide Word Web sector for providing internet services by private
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 18.04.2016 (Shift-II) operators. ARPANET was the first wide area packet
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. Switched network established in 1969 and operate from
505. Whenever we open the internet, we see 1975 by Defense Communication Agency.
ourselves by creating ‘www’. What is the full
form of WWW? 512. The server of the Internet is also known as-
(a) World Wide Web (b) World Wide Word (a) Gateway (b) Repeater
(c) World Wise Web (d) None of the above (c) Host (d) Hub
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014,Red Ppaer) R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I)
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : The server of the Internet is also known as
506. Internet uses: host which participates in user applications.
(a) packet switching (b) circuit switching 513. _______ is a generic term, which refers to all
(c) telephone switching (d) telex switching the legal and regulatory aspects of Internet and
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist the World Wide Web.
Ans. (a) : Packet switching is the primary basis for data (a) Cookies (b) Cyber law
communications in computer networks worldwide. It is (c) Tool (d) Hackers
a method of grouping data into packets that are RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
transmitted over a digital network. Packets are made of
a header and a payload. Data in the header is used by Ans. (b) : Cyber Law also called IT Law is the law
networking. regarding information technology including computers
and Internet. It is related to legal informatics that
507. Junk email are also known as: supervises the digital circulation of Information
(a) Spoof (b) Inbox software, information security and e-commerce.
(c) Spam (d) Crumbs
514. Which of the following is an audio file
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist extension?
Ans. (c) : Spam email, also referred to as junk email or (a) WMA (b) MP5
simply spam, is unsolicited messages sent in bulk (c) MOV (d) WMV
by email (spamming). Email spam has steadily grown RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
since the early 1990s, and by 2014 was estimated to
account for around 90% of total email traffic. Spoof is Ans. (a) : Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a series of
an amusing copy of a film, television programme, etc. audio codecs and their corresponding audio coding
that exaggerates its typical characteristics. formats developed by Microsoft. It is a proprietary
technology that forms parts of the windows media
508. Unsolicited electronic messages sent for framework. WMA consists of four distinct codecs.
promotional purpose are called_____.
(a) Unzip (b) Virus 515. In the URL, https://www.d2h.com/login.php,
(c) URL (d) Spam which component identifies the path of a web
page?
ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - I) (a) https: (b) /login.php
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. (c) www.d2h.com (d) //www
509. What is commonly called unsolicited email? RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Bulk (b) Spam Ans. (b) : HTTP is unsecured while HTTPS is secured.
(c) Viral (d) Trash HTTP operates at application layer while HTTPS
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) operates at transport layer. https "URLs" are indeed
Ans. (b) See the explanation of the above question . encrypted.
510. _____ is a mechanism used by the Government A URL for HTTP (or HTTPS) is normally made up of
of India to contact citizens across India three components.
electronically via emails. Outbound dialing and (i) A scheme - https
SMS messages. (ii) A host - www. example.com
(a) E-Office (b) E-Greetings (iii) Path-The path identifies the specific resource
(c) E-MSIPS (d) E-Sampark
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 516. What was the first domain name ever
Ans. (d) : E- Sampark is a mechanism used by the registered in the World Wide Web?
Government of India to contact citizens across India (a) www.linux.com
electronically via E-mails, outbound dialling and sms (b) www.computer.com
messages. E-Sampark signifies the essence of Digital (c) www.server.com
India. It enables the government to communicate with (d) www.symbolics.com
the citizens about several programs and initiatives. RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
511. Internet was started in India on : Ans. (d) : The first domain name registered was
(a) 8 August 1994 (b) 15 August 1995 Symbolics.com. It was registered on March 15, 1985 to
(c) 11 August 1995 (d) 9 August 1996 Symbolics Inc., a computer systems company in
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517. Buying or selling goods electronically is known 524. Which one of the following is called a super -
as: network or meta-network.
(a) finance (b) multimedia (a) Server (b) Internet
(c) money control (d) e-commerce (c) LAN (d) MAN
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : The full form of e-commerce is 'electronic Ans. (b) : Internet is known as super network or Meta
commerce'. Buying and selling of goods through network. It is a worldwide network of computer. It
electronic means is known as e-commerce. comprises many voluntarily inter-connected
518. Which of the following websites is NOT related autonomous networks like local, regional, international
to Education? etc which connects millions of people, entrepreneurs,
(a) www.ignou.ac.in Government agencies mutually.
(b) www.onlinesbi.com 525. Which one of the following is NOT a search
(c) www.ncert.inc.in engine?
(d) www.education.nic.in (a) Yahoo (b) Instagram
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Google (d) Bing
Ans. (b) : 'www.onlinesbi.com' is not related to RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Education. It is the Internet banking portal of SBI, Ans. (b) : Instagram is an US based photo and video
enables its retail banking customers to operate their sharing social networking service founded by Kevin
accounts from anywhere anytime, removing the Systrom and Mike Krieger. It was Initially released on 6
restrictions imposed by geography and time. October 2010. A search engine is used to find the
519. In a web address, the domain indicator (Suffix) information on the World Wide Web and displays the
'.com' stands for : results at one place. Examples of famous search engines
(a) Computer (b) Communication are Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckgo, Baidu.
(c) Common (d) Commercial 526. Which one of the following determines how
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist different programs exchange data over the
Ans. (d) ".com" is the most common and recognized internet?
domain suffix. It stands for "Commercial" and is used (a) Hypertext transfer protocol
by mostly commercial websites. (b) Bluetooth
520. A small text file created by a website that is (c) URL
stored in the user's computer temporarily for (d) E-mail
that session is called ______ RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) bug (b) cache Ans. (a) : The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is
(c) cookie (d) malware an application layer protocol in the Internet protocol
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist suite model for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia
Ans. (c) : A small text file (upto 4 KB) created by a information systems. It is the communications protocol
website that is stored in the user's computer either used to connect to Web servers on the Internet or on a
temporarily for that session only or permanently in local network (intranet). The primary function of HTTP
storage is called cookies. Cookies provide a way for the is to establish a connection with the server and send
website to recognize us and keep track of our HTML pages back to the user's browser. It is also used
preferences. to download data from the server either to the browser
or to any requesting application that uses HTTP.
521. In the e-mail address (India @ solu.edu, India
is the 527. What facilitates remote login on a computer?
(a) User name (b) Password (a) RTP (b) HTTP
(c) Domain name (d) Server name (c) FTP (d) TELNET
RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : In the e-mail address India @ solo.edu, India Ans. (d) : TELNET is a network protocol that provides
is the user name. a command line interface for communication with a
522. An email address consists of ____ parts. remote device or server. It allows a user to login on any
(a) 4 (b) 5 other computer on the network.
(c) 2 (d) 3 528. The beginning of internet was introduced as–
Ans. (d) : An email address has 3 parts:– username @ (a) TCP/IP experiment
domain, extension. (b) US security forces network
(c) A team of research scientist from the Bell
523. Which of the following is not a type of social laboratory
networking application? (d) Contribution of all of the above
(a) Twitter (b) Haptik RRB J.E. (14.12.2014 Set-02, Red Paper)
(c) Facebook (d) Linked In Ans. (b) The full name of internet is international
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist network. It is a global structure of computer networks
Ans. (b) : Social networking is a kind of online service connected to each other. It exchanges data via packet
which increases the socio-relative range of an individual switching using the TCP/IP (Transmission Control
and provides a platform for sharing their considerations. Protocol/ Internet Protocol) protocol. Almost all the
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 networks in the world are connected to computers. Ans. (a) Shiva Ayyadurai of Indian origin is
The internet is a computer-based international associated with the invention of email.
information system. It is also called ‘information Information exchanged over internet takes place
rajpath’. In the world computer was first developed by through email.
the US Department of Defense Network, while it was 536. Facebook was started during which year?
launched in India on August 15, 1995 (VSNL) by (a) 2002 (b) 2004
Foreign Communications Corporation Ltd. (c) 2008 (d) 2009
529. Telephone calls between two peoples over the RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 18.04.2016 (Shift-I)
internet is – Ans. (b) Facebook is a cost free social networking
(a) E- Telephony (b) Internet Telephony site, which is generally used to communicate with the
(c) Chatting (d) E-Calling family members, friends or relatives over the internet
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 07.04.2016 (Shift-I) via a messaging or video calling. It was started by the
Ans. (d) Internet Telephony Software essentially Mark Zuckerberg student of Horvard in year 2004
provides free telephone call anywhere in the world. named as ‘The Facebook’. Later in the year 2005 it
Internet telephony is also known as IP telephony or was renamed as Facebook.
broadband telephony. 537. In 1989 who invented the World Wide Web
530. Which internet giant company has launched (www)?
training program to promote its products (a) Robert E Con (b) Linos Torweld
online to empower rural self help group (SHG) (c) Tim Burners Lee (d) Ted Nelson
in Telangana? RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-II)
(a) Amazon (b) Flipkart Ans. (c) In 1989 Tim Burners Lee invented the World
(c) Facebook (d) Twitter Wide Web.
st,
RRB NTPC Stage-I , 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Robert E Con- Invented the Transmission Control
Ans. (c) In the year 2015, Facebook conducted a Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP).
training program for online promotion of its products Linos Torweld- Invented the Linux Software.
with the aim of empowering the Self Help Group Ted Nelson- Invented the Hypertext and Hypermedia
(SHG) in Telangana. word.
531. Which is the world’s oldest web browser? 538. Webpages are created using….
(a) World Wide Web (b) Mosaic (a) HTTP (b) URL
(c) Opera (d) Netscape (c) HTML (d) FTP
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 31.03.2016 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a) World’s oldest web browser is World Wide Ans. (c) Web pages are created using HTML. these
Web. This was developed on August 23, 1991 by Tim web pages are written in HTML and are means of
Burners -Lee defining the structure of text-based information in a
532. Who was the founder of twitter? European document, including linking, heading, to a
(a) Mark Zuckerberg (b) Tim Cook particular text notes in the form of paragraphs, lists etc.
(c) Noah Ark (d) Evan Williams 539. Which of the following is used to write web
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) pages?
Ans. (d) The founder of the Twitter is Evan Williams. (a) HTML (b) FTP
Twitter is an online news portal and an social (c) HTTP (d) URL
networking site, which is used to send and read useful RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening)
information is also known as twits.
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
533. Which one of the following does not belong to
this group? 540. What does a hacker mean?
(a) Malware (b) Phishing (a) A person who sells goods on roadside
(c) Ransomeware (d) Spam pavement or streets.
st,
RRB NTPC Stage-I , 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) (b) The person who has unauthorized access to
data uses computer for.
Ans. (d) Spam does not belong to this group. Spam
(c) A person who sells only online computers.
refers to sending messages or advertisement to people
(d) A person who records the telephonic
by means of internet repeatedly in an unsolicited
conversation.
manner.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 28.03.2016 (Shift-I)
534. Who formed the e-mail?
(a) Ray Tom Linson (b) Mark Zuckerberg Ans. (b) Hacker is a person who uses computer to
(c) Bill Gates (d) Steve Jobs gain unauthorized access to data. Hacker is a person
st,
RRB NTPC Stage-I , 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) who can access security controls of computers by
accessing and breaking the administrative controls.
Ans. (a) E-mail was formed by Ray Tom Linson. He
sent a message between two computers on the Arpanet 541. A programme or piece of code that is loaded
system for the first time in the year 1971. onto a person's computer without his/her
535. Shiva Ayyadurai of Indian origin is associated knowledge and runs against his/her wishes is a
with whose invention and image? type of malware called:
(a) Email (b) Internet (a) Spyware (b) Virus
(c) Keyboard (d) Mouse (c) Trojan Horse (d) Zeus
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : Fuel foom of VIRUS is 'Vital Information 548. A Trojans are type of…?
Resources Under Seize. A computer virus is a type (a) Computer language
of computer program (Software) that, when executed, (b) Malware
replicates itself by modifying other computer programs (c) Operating system
and inserting its own code. If this replication succeeds, (d) Computer peripheral
the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage -1st
computer virus, a metaphor derived from biological Ans. (b) Trojan is a type of malware that a hacker
viruses. Computer viruses generally require a host uses to crack a password. It erases all the data and
program. The virus writes its own code into the host programs of the card. With this help, the hacker can
program. When the program runs, the written virus control the computer from another computer sitting
far away.
program is executed first, causing infection and damage.
549. What is the login name and password verified
542. What is the correct full form of "VIRUS" in for?
computer programming? (a) For user’s proof
(a) Vital Inter Change Result Until Source (b) To re-authenticate the user
(b) Vital Information Resources Under Seize (c) To provide formal access to the user.
(c) Vital Information Recognize Search (d) To complete the login formalities.
(d) Vital Information Record User Seize RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage-1st
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a) The login name and password are verified for
the user’s proof. The login name and password
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. ensures the personal safety of a user.
543. A computer virus is – 550. Which of the following is not compatible with
(a) Hardware (b) Software the other options in the group?
(c) Bacteria (d) Freeware (a) twitter.com (b) facebook.com
RRB J.E.( 14.12.2014, Green Paper) (c) whatsapp (d) youtube.com
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 30.04.2016 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage- 1st
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d) Twitter, Facebook, whatsapp is type of social
544. Which of the following is not a computer virus? networking sites which are used for chatting, send
(a) AIDS (b) Anna Kurnikova messages etc. While YouTube is a type of video site
(c) Brain (d) Don on which we can listen and watch movies and songs.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) 551. What is the meaning of Net neutrality?
(a) Preventing people from using the internet.
Ans. (a) AIDS is not a computer virus, it is the (b) Subsidy pricing of internet services.
transmissible disease of the immune system caused by (c) Free services provided by internet companies.
the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). (d) Differential pricing of internet services.
545. Which of the following is an antivirus? RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage-1st
(a) Code red (b) Melisa Ans. (d) Net neutrality is the principal under which
(c) Krypto locker (d) Dr. Web companies providing internet services are supposed to
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 06.04.2016 (Shift-II) give the same status to every type of data on the
Ans. (d) Dr. Web is an antivirus developed by internet. Net neutrality is also called internet
Russian IT security solution company in 1992. absolutism broadly it is freedom of access to the
546. In a web browser, which of the following is internet or without any discrimination.
used to secure the website? 552. Who is Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger related
(a) History (b) Task Manager to?
(c) Favorite (d) Save as (a) Wikipedia (b) Google
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) (c) Whatsapp (d) Facebook
Ans. (c) In a web browser, favorite are used to secure RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage-1st
a frequently used websites. Ans. (a) Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger are related to
547. Project loon…has a search engine project Wikipedia, they started it in 2001. Wikipedia is a free
through which to provide access to the online facility through which we can easily surf
various types of information’s related to various
internet in rural and remote areas using high
topics.
altitude helium filled balloons.
(a) Google (b) Microsoft 553. CAPTCHA… is a computer program.
(a) To separate the human input from machine
(c) Apple (d) Yahoo input.
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage 1st (b) To verify the user’s identification.
Ans. (a) The multinational company Google launched (c) To remove the virus.
project Loon in 2014 relates to the restoration of (d) To be tested by the user.
internet service in villages and remote areas, or the RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage-1st
project, with about 780 square miles of area, taking Ans. (a) CAPTCHA is a computer program to
into account two-thirds of world’s population i.e rural separate human input from machine input. It is a word
people started by placing high capacity balloons verification test that humans can read and confirm.
satellites will orbit around the earth at lower altitudes But no computer can read and verify this created
than conventional satellites. program.
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554. What is E-governance? Ans. (c) Firewall is a part of a computer system that is
(a) Systematic Governance built to prevent unauthorized access and allow
(b) Human Driven Governance authorized communication experience.
(c) Technology Driven Governance 560. Which of the following network protocol is
(d) Effective Administrative used to send an e-mail over the internet?
RRB Group-D 04.10.2018 (Shift-II) (a) FTP (b) SSH
Ans. (c) E-governance is technology-driven (c) POP 3 (d) SMTP
governance. Using information’s and communication RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-09, Yellow Paper)
technology to provide government services comes Ans. (d) SMTP is a set of communication guidelines
under electronic governance. For this, the Electronic that allow software to transmit an electronic mail over
Department was established in year 1970 and in year the internet is called Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It is
1976 by the government of India in the field of a program used for sending messages to other computer
National Informatics Center. users based on e-mail addresses. It can also send the
555. The lock is related to the door, in the same way messages on networks outside the internet.
the password is related to….? 561. What is the name of the software that allows us
(a) Computer (b) Gate to browse the web pages?
(c) Verify (d) Wildcard letters (a) Browser (b) Mail client
RRB Group-D 17.09.2018 (Shift-III) (c) FTP client (d) Messenger
Ans. (a) The way the lock is applied to the door to RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
secure the house. In the same way, passwords are used Ans. (a) Web browser is a type of software that is used
to protect the computer. worldwide to view the mentioned images, movies,
556. Which of the following is India net offering in music and other information etc. available on the local
rural India? server and use other internet facilities. Web pages are
(a) Internet of things connectivity (IOT) return in a computer language called HTML.
(b) Internet connectivity 562. Which of the following is not a browser?
(c) TV coverage (a) Netscape (b) Mozilla
(d) Social media connectivity (c) Safari (d) Outlook
RRB Group-D 28.11.2018(Shift-I) RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage-1st
Ans. (b) The Bharat Net project is the brand name of Ans. (d) Outlook is a file manger providing a free
the National Optical Fiber Network. The project was mail service while others are browsers.
launched in 2011and has been renamed as Bharat Net 563. What is the transfer of files from the internet to
in 2015. Under which Bharat Net project was your computer called?
implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (a) Downloading (b) Uploading
with the objective of digitally connecting all 2,50,000 (c) FTP (d) JPEG
Gram Panchayats of the country for internet
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connectivity. Its objective is to provide health
education, e-governance, e-banking of invertebrates Ans. (a) Transferring of files from the internet to your
and other services to the citizens in every part of the computer is called downloading, and uploading when
country. any type of data from our computer goes to another
server.
557. Which of the following is not related to this
group? 564. Which of the following best describes- 'A
(a) UNIX (b) MS-DOS method of storing and transmitting data in a
(c) Windows (d) Firewall particular coded form so that only those can
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage-1st read and process it for whom it is intended. It
includes encoding and decoding of data'?
Ans. (d) The appropriate options Firewall differs from (a) Block chain (b) Programming
other members. Firewall is a part of a computer (c) Cloud computing (d) Cryptography
system that is built to prevent unauthorized access and RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
allow authorized communication experience. Other Ans. (d) Cryptography is the study of secure
options are examples of operating systems. communications techniques that allow only the sender
558. In Gmail, the email address of the recipients and intended recipient of a message to view its contents.
can be entered in ____ field. The term is derived from the Greek word kryptos,
(a) Subject (b) To which means hidden. It is closely associated to
(c) From (d) Message encryption, which is the act of scrambling ordinary text
Ans. (b) : In Gmail, recipient address address is fill up into what's known as ciphertext and then back again
in 'To' section, to whom we have to sent mail. upon arrival. In addition, Cryptography also covers the
obfuscation of information in images using techniques
559. Findout the odd statement regarding Firewall. such as microdots or merging. When transmitting
(a) Firewall can be software. electronic data, the most common use of Cryptography
(b) Firewall can be hardware. is to encrypt and decrypt email and other plain-text
(c) A firewall can be a combination of hardware messages. The simplest method uses the symmetric or
and software. "secret key" system. Here, data is encrypted using a
(d) Firewall protects computers from fire. secret key, and then both the encoded message and
RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage-1st secret key are sent to the recipient for decryption.
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565. A process material is used for the use of the 570. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is
word password on the internet so that the word used to perform REDO operation in MS-
password is not easily blocked, it is called as – Word?
(a) Code word (b) Malware (a) Ctrl + R (b) Ctrl + Y
(c) Virus (d) Coding (c) Alt + Z (d) Alt + Y
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d) A process material is used for the use of the Ans. (b) :
word password on the internet so that the word Short cut– Operations
password is not easily blocked, it is called as Coding. key board
566. Between different tips, it is called the system of Ctrl + R – Align the text to the right
numerical rules for the processing and Ctrl + Y – REDO the previous action if possible
exchange of data. Alt + Z – To access the Geforce Experience in game
(a) Process material order Alt + Y – To open the Database tool tab in
(b) Algorithm Microsoft Access
(c) Message idea 571. What is the default vertical alignment of texts
in an Excel worksheet?
(d) Information resources
(a) Justify (b) Top
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(c) Center (d) Bottom
Ans. (c) An internet protocol address is a numerical RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
label that allocates devices participating in a computer
Ans. (d) : The default vertical alignment of texts in an
network using the internet protocol for excel worksheet is placed at 'Bottom'.
communication between its nodes. In this, the IP
address performs two major functions. The first 572. Which of the following is NOT a valid option in
network interface identifies its location, describes its the 'Paragraph' setting window in MS-Word
type of role, and a name indicates what we want, an 2016?
address indicates where it is, a route indicates how to (a) Indentation (b) Pagination
get there. (c) Spacing (d) Effects
567. Which of the following is not an e-shopping RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I)
website? Ans. (d) : In MS-Word 2016, 'Effects' is not a valid
(a) www.pepperfry.com (b) www.flipkart.com option in the paragraph setting.
(c) www.twitter.com (d) www.jabong.com 573. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist used to perform UNDO operation in MS-
Ans. (c) : 'www.twitter.com' is not an e-shopping Word?
website. Twitter is a social networking site launched in (a) Alt + U (b) Ctrl + U
2006, is undoubtedly one of the most popular social (c) Ctrl + Z (d) Alt + Z
media platforms available today. Jack Dorsey is the co- RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I)
founder and CEO of twitter. Ans. (c) : Ctrl + Z is used in MS word to Undo the text
568. A attempt to obtain sensitive information such while Ctrl + Y is used to redo an under action.
as username, password and credit card details, 574. In MS - Word 2016, the 'Aa' feature within the
etc. for malicious reason is termed as Font group of the Home tab represents the
(a) Surfing (b) Netting ____options.
(c) Phishing (d) Digging (a) Clear All Formatting
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Text Effects and typography
(c) Strikethrough
Ans. (c) : Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive
(d) Change Case
information such as usernames, passwords, and credit
card details (and sometimes indirectly money), often RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a Ans. (d) : In MS-word 2016 the 'Aa' feature within the
trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. font group of the home tab represents change case options.
575. Which of the following MS-Word features
crosses texts out by drawing a line through it?
10. M.S. Office (a) Pagination (b) Subscript
(c) Strikethrough (d) Underline
569. What is the default alignment of numbers in an RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Excel worksheet?
Ans. (c) : Strikethrough is the MS-Word features cross
(a) Left (b) Justify
texts out by drawing a line through it.
(c) Center (d) Right
576. What is the address of the cell in the seventh
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) column of the sixth row in an MS-Excel
Ans. (d) : Align or alignment is a term used to describe worksheet?
how text is placed on the screen. In an excel worksheet (a) F7 (b) F6
the numbers are align to the right while the texts are (c) G6 (d) G7
align to the left by default. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (c) : In an MS-Excel worksheet address of the 583. If you are using Ctrl+A keys in MS Word,
seventh column of the sixth row is G6. what are you trying to do?
577. What is the address of the cell in the tenth row (a) Select all text in the file
of the fifth column in an MS-Excel worksheet? (b) Paste text
(a) E10 (b) 10E (c) Copy all text in the file
(c) 5J (d) J5 (d) Close the window
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : The address of the cell in the tenth row of the Ans. (a) : List of basic computer shortcut keys–
fifth column in an MS-Excel worksheet is E10. Every Ctrl + A ⇒ Selects all text.
cell in an Excel worksheet has a unique address, which Ctrl + X ⇒ Cuts the selected items.
is called cell address. Ctrl + Del ⇒ Cut selected items.
578. Which of the following is NOT an integral Ctrl + C ⇒ Copy the selected items
Component of the MS-Office 365 suite?
(a) MS-Access (b) MS-Word Ctrl + V ⇒ Paste the selected items.
(c) MS-Excel (d) MS-Paint 584. Which among the following is NOT an
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III) extension for a video file?
(a) .avi (b) .mov
Ans. (d) : Microsoft office 365 contains a word processor
(Word), a spread sheet programme (excel) and a (c) .jpeg (d) .mp4
presentation programme (Power point),an email client RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(outlook), a database management system (access), and a Ans. (c) : JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is
desktop publishing app (publisher). not a video file extension. .MP4 , .AVI (Audio Video
M.S. Paint is not an integral component of M.S. office Interleave) and .MOV are video file extension.
365 suites. 585. In MS-Excel, the spelling tool is placed on
579. In an Excel worksheet, the content of the active which menu bar?
cell is displayed in ______. (a) Page Layout (b) Formulas
(a) Formula bar (b) Title bar (c) Insert (d) Review
(c) Name box (d) Status bar RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) Ans. (d) : In MS Excel, the spelling tool is placed on
Ans. (a) : In MS- Excel word sheet, the content of the Review menu bar.
active cell is displayed in formula bar. 586. Which of the following is an example of a
580. In MS-Word, what is the maximum font size spreadsheet?
you can apply for any character? (a) Microsoft Excel
(a) 163 (b) 16038 (b) Microsoft Outlook
(c) 1670 (d) 1638 (c) Microsoft Power Point
RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift (d) Microsoft Word
Ans : (d) The maximum font size available in MS- RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Word 2010 from the dropdown list is 72, however the Ans. (a) : Full form of MS Excel is Microsoft Excel. It
font size can be setup of 1638 by typing the size is a spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft
manually for the font. Corporation. MS Excel provides the facility to organize
581. Which function key in Excel helps to switch to data and make calculations, decisions, report
edit mode? preparation etc.
(a) F3 (b) F2 587. In MS-Excel, what is the shortcut key you can
(c) F7 (d) F5 press to Select the entire row?
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Ctrl + Shift + Space (b) Ctrl + Space
Ans. (b) : The function key F2 help you in Excel to edit (c) Ctrl + Home (d) Shift + Space
the data. Click the cell that contains the data that you Ans. (d) : In MS-Excel, we use Shift + space keys to
want to edit and then press F2. select the entire row
582. Which of the following is the shortcut for 588. Which of the following is used to cut any text or
copying and pasting a file on the desktop? field in MS-Excel?
(a) Ctrl C + Ctrl V (a) Ctrl + C (b) Ctrl + A
(b) Right click on file and click on copy + right (c) Alt + C (d) Ctrl + X
click and paste Ans. (d) : Ctrl + X is used to cut any text or file in MS-
(c) Ctrl X + Ctrl V Excel .
(d) Ctrl Z + Ctrl Y
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 599. ______ and ____ are the two kinds of sound
Ans. (a) : effects files that can be added in Microsoft
Command Shortcut Key PowerPoint.
Copy Ctrl+C (a) wav files, mid files (b) jpg files, pdf files
Cut Ctrl+X (c) wave files, jpg files (d) doc files, gif files
Paste Ctrl+V RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Select all Ctrl+A Ans. (a) : wav files and mid files are two types of sound
Delete Ctrl+Del. effect files that can be added to microsoft power point.
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600. Which of the following alternatives is an Ans. (a) : The cell in MS Excel with dark boundary is
extension of Microsoft word file? called the active cell. The active cell can refer to the cell
(a) .dcox (b) .docx present is the excel spreadsheet which is selected
(c) .docd (d) .mwd currently be chucking the mouse or the keyboard keys.
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 605. Which of the following is NOT a type of page
Ans. (b) : margin?
(a) Center (b) Right
Extension Format
(c) Left (d) Top
.docx Microsoft Word document
RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
.html Hyper Text Markup Language
Ans. (a) Centre is not a type of page margin.
.pptx Microsoft Power Point Note: The top, bottom, left, and other sides of a
.bmp Bitmap File paragraph are known as margins.
601. The shortcut key 'Ctrl +X' used for which of 606. By default, how many worksheets are present
the following? in work book of Excel MS office–2010?
(a) To copy the selecte text (a) 4 (b) 1
(b) To skew the selected text (c) 3 (d) 2
(c) To paste the copied text RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) Selected text to cut Ans. (c) : By default, 3 worksheets are present in work
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist book of Excel MS office 2010. Microsoft office is a
Ans. (d) : suite designed to perform office related tasks like to
Ctrl+X Cut the selected content to clipboard prepare draft, calculation, presentation etc. MS office
Ctrl+C Copy the selected content to clipboard first existed in 1989.
Ctrl+V Paste the content of the clipboard 607. In MS-Excel, how to use format painter
Ctrl+I Apply Italic formatting to selected text multiple times?
(a) By clicking on lock format painter Icon
Ctrl+A Select all document content
(b) By double clicking on the format painter Icon
Ctrl+B Apply bold formatting to selected text. (c) By single clicking on the format painter Icon
602. Which of these is NOT a part of the MS Office (d) Format painter cannot be used multiple times
Suite? RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning)
(a) Power Point (b) Projects
Ans. (b) : In MS-Excel, by double clicking on the
(c) Word (d) Excel
format painter icon we use format painter multiple
RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist times.
Ans. (b) : The MS Office Suite of programs includes
608. In Microsoft Word 2016, what happens when
microsoft word, a word processing tool; microsoft
we press the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + E'?
excel, a spreadsheet.
(a) Selected text is cut
Program:– Microsoft Power Point, used for creating (b) Selected text is made bold
interactive presentations, Microsoft Outlook, used for (c) Selected text is centre aligned
email and calendar management, Microsoft Access, a
(d) A pop-up prompts you to open a new file
database management program, and microsoft One
Note, a note-taking application. MS Project is part of RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
the Microsoft office family but has never been included Ans. (c) : Shortcut Buttons of MS-Office and their
in any of the office suites. functions-
(Shortcut Button) (Function)
603. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts will
Ctrl + C Copy the selected content to
you use to a previously opened program?
clipboard.
(a) Alt + Tab (b) Ctrl + Home Ctrl + B Apply bold formatting to
(c) Ctrl + N (d) Alt + Shift + Tab text.
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ctrl + E Center the text. (Align
Ans. (a) : Alt+Tab is a shortcut key often used to regain selected text)
the access to the previously used programme. It can be Ctrl + D Font options
used to switch between open apps. Ctrl + Home is a Ctrl + V Paste.
shortcut key that moves the cursor to the end of a 609. In Microsoft Word 2016, to remove paragraph
document. Ctrl + N shortcut key is referred to create a formatting, one must press the shortcut keys
new document, window, workbook or another type of ________.
file. (a) Ctrl + Y (b) Ctrl + M
604. The cell with dark boundary in _______ is (c) Ctrl + J (d) Ctrl + Q
called active cell RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) MS Excel (b) MS DOS Ans. (d) : Ctrl + Q short key is used to delete paragraph
(c) MS Word (d) MS PowerPoint formatting in Microsoft Word 2016. Ctrl + Y is used to
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Redo and Ctrl + Z is used to undo.
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610. An additional margin added to a page layout to 616. What is the industrial standard name of the
compensate for the part of the paper made first computer virus for MS-DOS?
unusable by the binding process is called: (a) Heart (b) Brain
(a) Gutter margin (b) Narrow margin (c) Veins (d) Pulse
(c) Wide margin (d) Mirrored margin RRB NTPC Stage 1st 28.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (b) Brain is the industrial standard name of the
Ans. (a) : The space left for binding is the gutter first computer virus for the Microsoft Disk Operating
margin. It is a typographical term used to make use of System. It was released in January 1986 under the
the unusable part of the paper to leave extra margin in name. It is considered the first computer virus for MS-
the page layout. DOS.
611. What are the shortcut keys to paste the copied 617. What is a function called inside a function in
text? MS-Excel?
(a) Ctrl + C (b) Ctrl + V (a) Round function (b) Sandwich function
(c) Ctrl + X (d) Ctrl + P (c) Switch function (d) Nested function
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage 1st 28.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : Shortcut Keys Functions Ans. (d) A nested function is tucked inside another
Ctrl+C to copy text Excel function as one of its arguments. Nesting
Ctrl+V to paste text
functions let you return results you would have a hard
Ctrl+X to cut text
Ctrl+P to print text time getting otherwise. Then that result is used as an
Ctrl+A to select text argument for the outer function. The COUNTIF
Ctrl+B to bold text function counts the number of cells in a range that
meet a condition.
612. Which one of the following is not an Office
Package? 618. By clicking on the text three times using the
(a) WPS (b) Microsoft Office 2010 mouse in MS-Word:
(c) Quantum (d) Libre (a) It zooms out the document
(b) It zooms in the document
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(c) Selects a line or paragraphs of text.
Ans. (c) : Quantum is not an office Package whereas (d) Only used for clicking.
WPS, Microsoft office 2010 and Libre are office RRB NTPC Stage-1st 26.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Package.
Ans. (c) In MS-Word, clicking on the text three times
613. In Excel, what shortcut key is used to fill the using the mouse selects the line or paragraph of the
selected cell with active cells to the right?
text.
(a) Ctrl + R (b) Ctrl + V
619. This combination is used respectively to copy
(c) Ctrl + S (d) Ctrl + D
and paste while editing MS-Word’s text
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist document:
Ans. (a) : MS–Excel shortcut Key:– (a) Ctrl + C, Ctrl + Z (b) Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V
• Ctrl + R → Fill Right (c) Ctrl + X, Ctrl + V (d) Ctrl + V, Ctrl + C
• Ctrl + V → Paste RRB NTPC Stage – 1st 19.01.2017(Shift-II)
• Ctrl + S → Save Workbook Ans. (b) Ctrl +C, Ctrl + V addition keys are used
• Ctrl + D → Fill Down respectively to copy and paste while editing MS-
• Ctrl + 1 → Format Box Word’s text document. The Ctrl + Z, cancel the
• Ctrl + F3 → Name a Cell previously ordered Ctrl + X cut the selected document
• F7 → Spell Check or part of it to the clipboard.
• Alt + M → Go to Formula tab 620. In a computer workbook is mostly related to
this-
614. Which shortcut key is used to select the entire
(a) MS Excel (b) Adobe Reader
row in MS-Excel?
(a) Ctrl +Space (b) Shift + Space (c) Ms PowerPoint (d) Ms Word
(c) Ctrl + PgUp (d) Ctrl + PgDn RRB NTPC Stage 1st 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC Stage 1st 30.04.2016 (Shift-II) Ans. (a) The workbook in a computer is usually
Ans. (b) To select the entire row in MS-Excel the related to MS Excel. A workbook is an Excel file
Shift +Space shortcut key is used. inside which there are various work sheet is used to
615. Which key combination is used on the store data and is used to create an MS PowerPoint
keyboard to copy a selected text? presentation.
(a) Ctrl + V (b) Alt + C 621. Which of the following is not a modified key in
(c) Ctrl + C (d) Shift + C an IBM analog computer?
RRB NTPC Stage1st 29.04.2016 (Shift-I) (a) Ctrl (b) Shift
Ans. (c) (c) Tab (d) Windows key
Shortcutkey Uses RRB NTPC Stage 1st 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
Ctrl +V To Paste Ans. (c) Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Windows key is present
Ctrl + C To Copy on the modifier key of synchronous computer of IBM.
Shift + F3 To make small or capital While the Tab modifier key is not.
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622. What is the shortcut key Alt + Enter used for – Ans. (c) MS Word is an example of application
(a) Moving from one program to another software. Used to create text base documents like
(b) To show the property of a selected item letters, statements, reports. Also in MS Word, you can
(c) To open a new tab in a separate window send letters to multiple addresses simultaneously for
(d) To force shutdown of the system. marketing purposes. You can also create a wave page
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-1) Stage 1st in MS Word. Software is called the programs we on
Ans. (b) Shortcut key Alt + Enter is used to show the hardware. It is of two types- system software and
property of a selected item. The data going into the application software. Application software is used in
computer is called input. The control unit coordinates transactions, market etc
between all parts of the computer.
629. Alt + tab is a shortcut .......
623. When working in the text document of MS
Word, clicking the mouse…. by default selects (a) to open the edit menu options in the current
the entire paragraph. program
(a) Alt + Single (b) Triple (b) to open the File menu options in the current
(c) Double (d) Single program
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (shift- 1) Stage IInd (c) To cut selected object.
Ans. (c) When working in the text document of MS (d) switch between open programs
Word, double clicking the mouse selects the entire RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
paragraph by default. Ans. (d) :
624. Which of the following commands does not Press this key To do this
affect the text font? • Alt + Tab Switch between open apps.
(a) Underline (b) Italics • Ctrl + X Cut the selected item.
(c) Border (d) Bold • Alt + F4 Close the active item, or exit the
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening) active app
Ans : (c) Border commands does not affect the text • Alt + F File menu option in current program
font. The font will not change but the text box will have
a border. • Alt + E Edit options in current program.
625. MS office is an – 630. The shortcut key to “center align” the selected
(a) System Software text in MS Word is –
(b) Application Software (a) Ctrl +C (b) Ctrl + E
(c) Operating System (c) Ctrl + F (d) Ctrl + X
(d) Coding Language RRB J.E. (14.12.2014,Green Paper)
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage-Ist Ans. (b) The shortcut key to center align the selected
Ans. (b) Ms Office is popular application software that text in MS Word is Ctrl + E.
is used mainly for office related work. Some popular 631. Text can be erased in MS Word using –
versions of Microsoft Office are Microsoft Office – 97, (a) Selecting text and pressing CTRL key
M.S. Office- 2000, 2003, M.S. Office – XP etc. (b) Selecting text and pressing DELETE key
626. Which key combination is used in MS Word to (c) Selecting text and pressing ALT + PAGEUP
undo the redone work? key
(a) Ctrl + V (b) Ctrl + Z (d) Selecting text and pressing ESC key.
(c) Ctrl + Y (d) Ctrl + X RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Set-2, Red Paper)
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage-Ist Ans. (b) To erase the text in MS Word first we select
Ans. (b) Ctrl + V’- is used to paste the copied text. it. By right clicking it we get the shortcut menu where
‘Ctrl + Z’- Is used to undo last action which is done. we get the option to delete. MS Word is a word
‘Ctrl + Y’- Is used to redo lost action. processor developed by Microsoft.
‘Ctrl + X’- Is used to cut the selected text.
632. How to detect the file in a system of a
627. Computer to a file type…..... Can be identified computer?
by–
(a) By name
(a) File name (b) File size
(c) File destination (d) File extension (b) By absolute path
RRB NTPC Stage 1st 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) (c) From file owner
(d) Using in[[u[uu[py-p[;e-
Ans. (d) File extension or file name extension is the
last limit of a file, which helps in identifying the file pr[3;[p3;a43o05354ode number
type in operating system. Such as the extension ‘PDF’ RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
is used for the portable document. Ans. (a) In a computer, a file can be detected by the
628. MS Word is an example of – system in its name. a computer file is a computer
(a) Operating system resource for recording data in a encrypted manner in a
(b) Processing device computer storage device.
(c) Application software 633. Which of the following is graphical software?
(d) System software (a) MS windows (b) MS word
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) (c) MS Excel (d) MS PowerPoint
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 Ans. (d) Graphic software (called presentation Ans. (b) Disk scheduling is an option by the operating
graphics) is a class of application program used to system to schedule incoming I/O requests to disk, also
create a sequence of words and pictures that help known as disk scheduling sharing I/O (input/output)
support the public presentation of a speech or scheduling. Disk scheduling is important because
information. multiple I/O request can come from different
634. Which actions are given by default to the word processes. And only one I/O request can be made at a
document? time by a disk controller.
(a) .DOC (b) .COM => Two or more requests are far away from each
(c) .EXT (d) None of these other.
RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow Paper) => Hard drive is one of the slowest parts of a
Ans. (a) Default extension name of word document is computer system.
.doc. which was used by World Perfect as an 641. M.S. formula in excel starts with a symbol?
extension of its ownership during the 1980s. (a) + (b) =
635. bas, .doc and .html is an example of – (c) # (d) @
(a) Extension (b) Domains RRB NTPC (17.01.2017, Shift-II) Stage-Ist
(c) Database (d) protocols Ans. (b) In M.S. Excel the formula starts with the
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) symbol equals (=).
Ans. (a) bas, .doc and .html is an example of file 642. Which of the following hardware component
extensions. database management is most important in the
operation of the database management system?
636. What is ‘.docx’ file created from – (a) Hard resolution video display
(a) Spreadsheet (b) PowerPoint (b) Printer
(c) Word Processor (d) Paint (c) High speed large capacity disk
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) (d) plotter
Ans. (c) The ‘.docx’ file is created with a word RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
processor. It is popular word processing software. Ans. (c) High speed large capacity disk systems
Text pictures and graphics can be created in it. It has designed to meet the processing requirement, include
many features like spelling and checking the handling large volumes of data and gathering a
parameters by underlining words, auto format and growing data base. In addition, the data backup server
mail merge. protects this data from loss.
Spread sheet – This program is mathematical data. 643. Which of the following is not an example of
PowerPoint – Used for movies and animation. DBMS?
637. ‘.BAT’… is an file extension for – (a) Microsoft Access (b) Oracle
(a) Binary files (b) Batch files (c) mySQL (d) Apache
(c) Backup files (d) Execution files RRB NTPC (30.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage-Ist
RRB NTPC (30.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage- Ist Ans. (d) Apache is not an example of DBMS. It is an
Ans. (b) ‘.BAT’ is used for file extensions in DOS HTTP server. Examples of DBMS are Microsoft
and Windows batch files. In many file types .BAT is a Access, Oracle, and MySQL.
more secure management. 644. Which of the following is NOT a component of
638. What does an electrical spreadsheet contain? the Microsoft office 2019 package?
(a) Rows (b) Columns (a) Outlook (b) One Note
(c) Cells (d) All of the above (c) Excel (d) Keynote
RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow Paper) RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) Spreadsheet is a computer application Ans. (d) : Keynote is a presentation software
consisting of rows and columns. Where rows and application developed as a part of the Work productivity
columns are found it is called cell. Each cell contains suite by Apple Inc.
alpha numeric codes and formulas.
Outlook, One note and Excel is the software developed
639. Which of the following is an example of a by Microsoft.
spreadsheet?
(a) Microsoft Word 645. Which among the following is NOT database
(b) Microsoft Excel software in computers?
(c) Microsoft Outlook (a) Oracle (b) FoxPro
(d) Microsoft PowerPoint (c) MS Word (d) MS Access
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Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : Microsoft Word is NOT a database software.
640. What does a computer have to decide for disk Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by
scheduling? Microsoft. It was first released on October 25, 1983. A
(a) Which disk should be accessed further database is a collection of related data which
(b) In which order the disk access request is to be represents some aspect of the real world.
fulfilled 646. How many columns are there in a sheet of
(c) Physical location where the files in the disk Excel 2010?
should be accessed (a) 16024 (b) 16384
(d) None of these (c) 1024 (d) 1600
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Ans. (b) : There are 16384 columns in a sheet of excel 651. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used
2010. to lock your PC in a Windows 10 opening system?
Version - Row - Column (a) Window logo key+D (b) Ctrl+L
2003 - 65536 - 256 (c) Windows logo key+L (d) Ctrl+K
2007 - 1048576 - 16384 RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
2010 - 1048576 - 16384 Ans. (c) : The shortcut "Windows logo key + L" is used to
647. .PNG file is a/an: lock a PC of Windows 10 Operating System (OS). Ctrl +
(a) Audio file (b) Batch file K is used to add, edit or change a hyperlink on a page.
(c) Video file (d) Image file 652. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist used in a Windows 10 system to switch between
Ans. (d) : A .PNG file is an image saved in the open apps?
Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format. It contains a (a) Alt + N (b) Alt + Tab
bitmap compressed with lossless compression similar (c) Ctrl + Tab (d) Ctrl + N
to a .GIF file .PNG files are commonly used to store RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
web graphics, digital photographs, and images with Ans. (b) : Alt + N → Open the insert to inset tables
transparent backgrounds. picture and shapes, headings or text boxes.
Alt + Tab → To switch between open apps in window
11. M.S. Windows IU system.
Ctrl + Tab→ To switch between open tabs in a browser.
648. Which of the following keyboard shortcut is Ctrl + N → To opens new, blank document window.
used to lock your Windows 10 PC? 653. What is the ‘Start’ menu in a standard
(a) Ctrl + K (b) Windows logo key + L personal computer?
(c) Ctrl + L (d) Windows logo key + K (a) Hardware part
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) (b) An option and set of commands
Ans. (b) : (c) Nothing, only status bar
(d) Network related
Press this key To do this RRB NTPC (19.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage-Ist
Windows logo key +L Lock your PC Ans. (b) In a standard personal computer, the ‘Start
menu’ is an option and set of commands. The process
Ctrl+K Insert a hyperlink in MS Word of sharing disk into tracks and sectors is called
Windows logo key+K Open the connect quick action formatting. Restarting an earlier computer is called
warm booting.
Ctrl+L Alings the line or selected text to 654. Which button (key) on a windows keyboard
the left of the screen in MS word opens the help page in the program?
649. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is (a) F1 (b) F2
used in a Windows 10 system to switch between (c) F10 (d) F11
open applications? RRB NTPC (30.03.2016, Shift-II) Stage-Ist
(a) Alt + S (b) Ctrl + S Ans. (a)
(c) Crtl + Tab (d) Alt + Tab Shortcut Work
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) F1 - Opening the help window.
Ans. (d) : F2 - Rename the selected items.
Shortcut Key Use F3 - Search for the files and folders.
Alt + S – to open slide show in Power point F4 - Display list.
F5 - Refresh the active window.
Ctrl + S – to save file F7 - Spelling and Grammar investigations.
Crtl + Tab – to switch between open tabs in a browser F10 - Display menu bar in active programs.
Alt + Tab – to switch between open application 655. A Windows-based computer cannot have two
650. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is files in one folder if –
used to display and hide the desktop in (a) They have a name difference but the date is
Windows 10? correct
(a) Windows logo key + H (b) They have a name difference but the file is
(b) Windows logo key + D same
(c) Ctrl + D (c) There is no difference in the file name and the
(d) Ctrl + H file
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II) (d) They have the same name, but do not have
the same in the file.
Ans. (b) : Windows logo key + H → to open the distion RRB NTPC (17.01.2017, Shift-I) Stage-Ist
toolbar. Ans. (c) A windows – based computer cannot have
Windows logo key + D →Display and hide the desktop two files in the folder if the name is the same and the
Ctrl + D →Book marks are adds the current page to file is also same. Another file on a directory computer
favorites in all major Internet browsers. is called a group of mounting folders. A folder
Ctrl + H →Replace button opens the find tab on the find contains one or more files or folders that are created in
and replace dialog in Excel 2016. the machine language.

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656. With respect to computers GUI means – Ans. (b) : The full form of MICR is Magnetic Ink
(a) Graphical User Internet Character Recognition. It is a technology that uses a 9
(b) Graphic Utility Interface digit code printed at the bottom of a cheque to quickly
(c) Graphical User Interface and accurately identify and process it.
(d) Graphic Utility Interface 662. IANA oversees the allocation of IP address to
RRB NTPC (17.01.2017, Shift-I) Stage-Ist organizations and individuals. What is the full
Ans. (c) GUI (Graphical User Interface) in relation to form of IANA?
computer and there is a device to establish an (a) Internet Assigned Number Automation
interconnection between the user, in which the user (b) Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
can instruct the computer to work by the mouse (c) Internet Assigned Nomenclature Authority
through the icon and menu. (d) Internet Associated Number Authority
657. Function key… in a windows keyboard can RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
perform many functions, which of the
following is not a default – Ans. (b) IANA stands for Internet Assigned Numbers
(a) F1 (b) F6 Authority. It is responsible for global internet unique
(c) F8 (d) F9 identification systems.
663. ISDN is a digital telephone service that can
RRB NTPC (11.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage-Ist
Ans. (c) Function key F8 is not an default key because transmit voice, data and cannot information
it is used in combination with other keys. over an existing single telephone line. What is
the full form of ISDN?
658. Microsoft Windows is a –
(a) Word Processing Program (a) Integrated Services Diversified Network
(b) Database Program (b) Integrated Serves Digital Network
(c) Operating System (c) Interpreted Services Digital Network
(d) Graphics Program (d) Integrated Services Digital Network
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Ans. (c) Microsoft Windows is operating system Ans. (d) : ISDN is a digital telephone service that can
software. It was developed by Microsoft Cooperation. transmit voice, data and control information over an
Microsoft Windows manages resource for computer existing single telephone line. The full form of ISDN is
hardware and software and helps providing general Integrated Services Digital Network.
services capable of computer programs. 664. With respect to Internet, the full-form of ISP
659. .…. There is a graphical diagram that uses is:
computer systems such as file folders etc. to (a) Individual Security Provision
help in operation. (b) Internet Service Provider
(a) Desktop (b) Taskbar (c) Individual Service Provider
(c) Icons (d) Screen (d) Internet Security Provision
RRB NTPC (26.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) Icons is a graphical diagram that uses Ans. (b) : The full form of ISP is Internet Service
Provider. Any company which provides internet
computer systems such as file, folders etc. to help in
operation. In 1984 Apple launched the first Macintoshconnection to a user is termed as an ISP. They provide
operating system in the market with a graphical user some services like - E - mail address, web space etc.
interface and mouse facility. 665. In the context of web pages, what does SEO
660. Which of the following is a computer utility stand for?
programme? (a) Slack Engine Optimization
(a) Inventory control system (b) Search Editing Optimization
(b) Shareware (c) Search Engine Optimization
(c) Package software (d) Slack Editing Optimization
(d) Disk defragmenter RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the
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Ans. (d) : Disk defragmenter is a computer utility process of improving the quality and quantity of website
programme in Microsoft Windows designed 100 traffic to a website or a web page from search
engines. SEO targets unpaid traffic (known as "natural"
increase data access speed by rearranging files stored on
a disk to occupy contiguous storage locations. or "organic" results) rather than direct traffic or paid
traffic. Unpaid traffic may originate from different
kinds of searches, including image search, video
12. Abbreviation search, academic search, news search, and industry-
specific vertical search engines.
661. What is the full form of 'MICR' in MICR code? 666. What is the full form of RDRAM?
(a) Marking Ink Character Recognition (a) Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory
(b) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (b) Read Disc Random Access Memory
(c) Magnetic Ink Character Reconstruction (c) Removable Disc Read Access Module
(d) Magnetic Ink Character Registration (d) Read Dynamic Random Arrys Material
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Ans. (a) : Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory 671. What is the full form of FDDI?
(RDRAM) is a memory sub system designed to transfer (a) Fiber Distributed Dual Interface
data at faster rates. It was developed for high bandwidth (b) Fiber Distributed Data Interface
applications for various types of contemporary (c) Fiber Data Distributed Interface
memories, such as SDRAM. (d) Fiber Dual Distributed Interface
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667. What does CDMA stand for?
(a) Code Division Maximum Access Ans. (b) The full form of FDDI is Fiber Distributed
Data Interface.
(b) Core Division Multiple Access
672. What is the full form CLI in Computer
(c) Core Division Maximum Access terminology?
(d) Code Division Multiple Access (a) Code Line Interface
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (b) Control Line Interface
Ans. (d) : CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple (c) Command Line Interface
Access. It is a wireless technology used in the (d) Central Line Interface
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
transmission of signals from places with high security
Ans. (c) : In computers terminology full form of CLI is
and noise reduction. The principle of the spread 'Command Line Interface'. 'Command Line Interface' or
spectrum is used to work with CDMA. CDMA is not 'Command Language Interpreter' is also known as 'Line
frequency specific to each user, instead, every channel User Interface', through the CLI users interact with a
uses the full available spectrum. system or application by typing text. The text is typed
668. OSI stands for- on a specific line following virtual prompt from the
(a) Open System Interdependence computer.
(b) Open Site interconnection 673. What is URL?
(a) A web browser
(c) Open Site Interdependence (b) A computer software
(d) Open System Interconnection (c) Address of the web page displayed on the
R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I) internet
Ans. (d) : The full name of OSI is open system (d) Search engine
RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
interconnection.
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669. The full form of IBM in IBM Corporations is: RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Indian Business Machines RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) International Broadcasting Machines Ans. (c) : A URL stands for 'Uniform Resource
(c) Indian Broadcasting Machines Locator' and is a reference (an address) to a resource on
(d) International Business Machines the Internet Tim Berners-Lee invented URL in 1994.
URL is the address of a web page displayed on the
RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Internet. URL consists of three parts:-
Ans. (d) : IBM stands for International Business 1. Protocol Designation
Machines. It is a multinational technology and 2. Host Name or Address
consulting organization which is a trusted brand in IT 3. File or Resource Location
sector. Its headquarters is in Armonk, New York. 674. In Computer field, OLE is the abbreviation of:
Arvind Krishna is the Chairman and Chief Executive (a) Object Linking and Enabling
Officer of IBM. The company manufactures computer (b) Object Location Enabling
hardware and software and offers infrastructure, hosting (c) Object Linking Extension
and consulting services. Its products can be divided into (d) Object Linking and Embedding
different categories such as cloud, cognitive, data & RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
analysis, IT infrastructure etc. Ans. (d) : OLE was originally an acronym for Object
Linking and Embedding. Parts of OLE is not related to
670. What is the full form of DDL in terms of
linking and embedding are now the part of active
computer jargon? technology. It is a proprietary technology developed by
(a) Dynamic Data Language Microsoft.
(b) Digital Data Logic 675. What does FQDN stands for?
(c) Data Definition Language (a) File Qualified Division Name
(d) Direct Data Language (b) Fully Qualified Domain Name
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Frequency Query Domain Name
Ans. (c) : In computer DDL stand for Data Definition (d) Fully Qualified Disk Name
Language. In the context of SQL, Data Definition or RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Data Description Language (DDL) is a syntax for Ans. (b) : FQDN stands for Fully Qualified Domain
creating and modifying database objects such as tables, Name. It is a complete address for a website, computer
indices, and users. DDL statements are similar to a server or similar entity that exist on the internet. The
computer programming language for defining data FQDN consists of two parts, the hostname and the
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676. What is the full form of FTP? 681. In Internet technology, what does DNS stands
(a) File Transfer Program for:
(b) Fast Transfer Program (a) Divided Name System
(c) Fast Transfer Protocol (b) Domain Name System
(d) File Transfer Protocol (c) Distributed Name system
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) Dyamic Name System
RRB NTPC (26.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : The full form of FTP is File Transfer Ans. (b) : DNS stands for Domain Name System. It
Protocol. The FTP refers to a process work when one translates human readable domain names to machine
party allows another to send or receive files over the readable IP address.
internet. 682. What does BHIM stand for–
677. In Telecom field, ISP stands for: (a) Bheem Intraface for Mobile
(a) Internet Speed Protocol (b) Bharat Intraface for Money
(b) Internet Service Protocol (c) Bheem Interface for Mobile
(c) Internet Speed Provider (d) Bharat Interface for Money
(d) Internet Service Provider RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is a
mobile application launched by National Payment
Ans. (d) : In the telecom sector, ISP stands for Internet
Corporation of India (NPCI) for the purpose of digital
Service Provider. It is a company that provides internet
financial transaction.
connection to people. In 1984 the first ISP was
established in USA. In India the first Public Internet 683. What is the full form of VR in computer
Service was launched on 15th Aug 1994 by Videsh technology?
Sanchar Nigam Ltd, (VSNL) (a) Visual Range (b) Vocal Resonance
(c) Virtual Reality (d) Visual Reality
678. What is the full form of DHCP in networking
RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
system?
Ans. (c) : Virtual Reality (VR) is a three-dimensional,
(a) Display House Control Protocol
computer-generated situation that simulates the real
(b) Dynamic Host control Point
world. The user can interact with and explore that
(c) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol environment by getting immersed in it while interacting
(d) Data Host Control Panel with the objects and other actions of the user. At
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist present, it is achieved with the help of VR Headsets. In
Ans. (c) : The full form of DHCP is Dynamic Host order to make the experience of VR more realistic, it
Configuration Protocol. A dynamic host configuration promotes other sensory information like sound, smell,
protocol is a network protocol that serves to assign motion, temperature, etc. It is a comparatively new field
Internet Protocol (IP) address and other relation and has found its applications in gaming, military
configuration information such as default gateways and training, medical procedures, entertainment, social
summit marks to network devices. DHCP majorly used science and psychology, engineering and other areas
to dynamically configure network devices that are where simulation is needed for a better understanding
connected to the network. and learning
679. What is the full form of DOS? 684. What is the full form of PDF in the context of
(a) Device Operating system file formats?
(b) Different operating system (a) Portable Document Format
(c) Disk Operating System (b) Prefixed Detachable Format
(d) Device outsourcing system (c) Processing Digital File
(d) Picture Disc Format
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Ans. (c) : DOS is a platform independent acronym for
Ans. (a) : The full form of PDF in the context of file
Disk Operating System. This is a system software. It is
formats is Portable Document Format. The PDF was
a single user system which is used in micro computer. It
created back in the early 90's to realize the dream of a
was created by Tim Paterson.
sustainable, paperless office developed by Adobe, a PDF
680. What is a visual display Unit (VDU)? file can capture all the elements of a printed document as
(a) System Memory (b) Storage unit an electronic image. Charles Geschke helped to develop
(c) Server (d) Monitor PDF. He was the co-founder of Adobe also.
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 685. FTTP stands for
Ans. (d) : A VDU is a machine with a screen which is (a) Fusion To The Premises
used to display information from a computer. VDU is (b) Fiber To The Permission
an abbreviation for 'Visual Display Unit'. Two main (c) Fiber To The Premises
technologies, liquid crystals and organic light emitting (d) Frame To The Permission
diode, currently dominate the market for visual displays RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : The term residential Fiber To The Premises 691. ICT is abbreviated as –
(FTTP) refers to equipment used in fiber access (a) International Communication Technology
deployments where fibers extend all the way to the end- (b) Intelligent Communication Technology
user premises and the equipment is designed and (c) Inter-State Communication Technology
optimized for use in residential applications. (d) Information Communication Technology
686. In Computer terminology, what is the full form RRB NTPC (05.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist
of IDN? Ans. (d) Information communication technology is
(a) Internal Digital Networks known as ICT.
(b) Internationalized Domain Name 692. Who is considered the father of SMS?
(c) Intertwined Disc Networks (a) Jane Koos (b) Mattie Maconen
(d) Input Distributed Networks (c) Richard Jarvis (d) Steve Jobs
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (05.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist
Ans. (b) : IDN stands for Internationalized Domain Ans. (b) Mattie Maconen is considered as the father
Name which are represented by characters other than of SMS.
the traditional character. Domain names are used all 693. In Data processing, what is the full meaning of
over the world, especially in the world of network and ‘SAP’?
data communication. Domain names have two part (a) System, Application, Products
separated by a dot. (b) Sales, Allocation, Purchases
687. In the field of computers and Internet, what (c) System, Authorizations, Program
does W3C stand for? (d) System, Algorithm, Process
(a) World Wide Web Consortium RRB NTPC (18.01.2017, Shift-III) Stage-IInd
(b) World Wide Web Commission Ans. (a) The full name of SAP is System,
(c) World Wide Web Centre Applications, and Products. This management
(d) World Wide Web Content provides a wide range of enterprise resource planning,
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist including financial production cycle management and
supply chains.
Ans. (a) : In the field of computer and Internet W3C
694. What is the full form of GSM?
stands for World Wide Web Consortium.
(a) Geographical System For Mobility
688. In Computer field, what does LIFO stand for? (b) Global System For Mobile Communication
(a) Left-In-First-Out (b) Last-In-Finish-Out (c) Great System For Mobiles
(c) Last-In-First-Out (d) Lost-In-First-Out (d) Grand System For Mobility
RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (04.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist
Ans. (c) : LIFO (Last In First Out) is a method for Ans. (b) The full name of GSM is Global System for
handling data structure where the first elements is Mobile Communication. It is the most popular
processed last and the last element is processed first. standard for mobile phones in the world. It is an
LIFO used in Data structures and Extracting latest electronic device base on a network of base stations
Information. used for voice over mobile and data communication.
689. What type of file does the CSS file extender 695. What does NIU stand for in information
usually refer to? technology?
(a) Image file (a) Nominal Internal Unit
(b) System file (b) Network Interface Unit
(c) Animation file (c) National Information Usage
(d) Hypertext related file (d) Networking Internal Unit
Ans. (d) CSS file expansion is generally related to RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
hypertext. The technique of creating a web page is an Ans. (b) : A Network Interface Unit (NIU) (sometimes
important part of HTML; web pages are shaped by the called a network interface device) is a device that serves
use of HTML and the attraction with the use of CSS, as a common interface for various devices within a local
they both are used together, without CSS we can use area network (LAN).
HTML but CSS cannot be used without HTML for
designing web pages. 696. DNS means –
690. What is the extension of PDA? (a) Domain Name System
(a) Personal Data Assistant (b) Domain Net Service
(b) Personal Digital Assistant (c) Data Net System
(c) Prime Data Assistant (d) Domain Name Setup
(d) Prime Digital Assistant Ans. (a) DNS stans for Domain Name System.
RRB NTPC (12.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist 697. What is the full form of PDF?
Ans. (b) Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) also known (a) Protocol Document Form
as handled PC. It is a mobile device that acts as a (b) Printable Document Format
personal information manager. After widespread (c) Portable Document Format
adoption of a highly capable Smartphone, (based on (d) Page-wise Document Format
IOS and Android) PDA was closed on a large scale in RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage -1st
early 2010. RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage 1st
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 Ans. (c) PDF i.e. Portable Document Format is 700. Which one of the following is NOT a file
popular for e-book format, was developed by a sharing app?
software company Adobe Acrobat. Currently it is the (a) Pushbullet (b) Superbeam
most popular e-book format. (c) Surfly (d) Air Droid
698. The correct full form of ISCII from the below RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
is : Ans. (c) : Surfly is not a sharing app. A file-sharing
(a) Indian Standard Code for Information application is a software application that facilitates
Interchange collaboration and file transfer. Pushbullet, SuperBeam,
(b) Indian Standard Code for International AirDroid, are sharing app.
Interaction 701. 'PSD' is a file extension for which type of
(c) International Standard Code for Indian computer file?
Interaction (a) Adobe Photoshop (b) Adobe Acrobat
(d) International Standard Code for Information (c) PaintShop Pro (d) Microsoft World
Interchange RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a) : Photoshop Document format (PSD) is the
Ans. (a) : The full form of ISCII is Indian Standard default file format and the only format that supports all
Code for Information Interchange. ISCII is a kind of Photoshop features. In Adobe Photoshop, a PSD file is a
coding scheme which is used to represent various layered image file. The default format is PSD, which
writing systems of India. It encodes the main Indian stands for Photoshop Document.
scripts as well as Roman transliteration. It uses a 8-bit 702. Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a system for
code and it can represent 256 characters. It was adopted displaying colour graphics. It was developed
by the Bureau of Indian Standards in 1991.
by:
(a) Microsoft (b) IBM
13. Miscellaneous (c) Apple (d) Macintosh
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
697. What is the full name of ADSL, which is a Ans. (b) : VGA (Video Graphic Array) computer
technology that provides high transmission chipset standard for displaying colour graphics with the
speeds for video and voice to homes over an widespread availability of high-definition monitors.
ordinary copper telephone wire? VGA was supplanted by HDMI (High Definition
(a) Asynchronized Digital Subscriber Line Multimedia Interface). It was introduced by IBM in
(b) Arithmetic Digital Subscriber Line 1987 for its ps/2 line of PCs the original VGA chipset
(c) Algorithm Digital Subscriber Line or graphics card.
(d) Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 703. Which of the following projects is being
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) implemented by C-DAC, Pune?
Ans. (d) : Asymmetric digital subscriber line is the full (a) Project Bharatmala (b) Project JATAN
name of ADSL, which is a technology that provides (c) Project Zojila (d) Project SATH-E
high transmission speeds for video and voice to homes RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
over an ordinary copper telephone wire. Ans. (b) : Project JATAN is a software that enables the
698. In which year was the National Policy on creation of a digital collection management system for
Electronics ad Software Products enacted, with Indian museums. The software is designed and
the goal of propelling India's rise as a Software developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced
Product Nation and collaborating with the Computing (C-DAC) based in Pune.
IT/TIES sector? 704. 'DigiGaon ' initiative was launched by which
(a) 2022 (b) 2019 department?
(c) 2020 (d) 2021 (a) Ministry of Electronics and Information
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-II) Technology
Ans. (b) : The Union cabinet on February 19, 2019 (b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
approved the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(NPE 2019), it was the National Policy on Electronics (d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
and Software Product enacted, with the goal of
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
propelling India's rise as a Software Product Nation and
collaborating with the It ITES sector. Ans. (a) : The initiative DigiGaon was firstly announced
699. In Computers, file when deleted are moved to: in 2017-18 Budget. It was started by Ministry of
(a) Inbox (b) outbox electronics and Information Technology. It aims to make
(c) My documents (d) Recycle Bin the root of the Indian society the villages digitally
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist connected and every rural citizen digital literate.
Ans. (d) : The Recycle Bin acts a 'holding bay' for 705. What were the names of Facebook's artificial
deleted items, such as files and folders (and even intelligence robots that were shut down?
shortcuts!). When you delete a file or folder, it is not (a) Tom and Mary (b) Cortana and Watson
deleted from your computer permanently. Instead, (c) Bob and Alice (d) Alexa and Siri
Windows places the deleted items into the Recycle Bin. RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : Bob and Alice are the names of Facebook’s 710. Which of the following does NOT impact a
Artificial Intelligence robot that were shut down after computer's general performance ?
they started talking to each other in a language they (a) Size of the Graphics Card
made up. The two AI robot created their language (b) RAM size
to"communicate faster and more efficiently." Although (c) Hard Disc Speed
this appears to be a huge leap for AI, several experts (d) CPU Speed
including Professor Stephen Hawking have raised fears RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
that humans, who are limited by slow biological
Ans. (a) : Size of the graphics card does Not impact a
evolution, could be superseded by AI.
computer's general performance. These are factors
706. The sudden increase in popularity of a video or affecting computer Performance.
photo in a very short period of time is 1. The Speed of the CPU
called____. 2. The Size of the RAM
(a) Viral (b) Virus
3. The Speed of the hard Disk
(c) Wi-Fi (d) Spam 4. Hard disk space
ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - I) 5. Multiple applications running on the computer
Ans. (a) : Being Viral is usually referred to a photo or 6. Type of graphic card
video when its gains sudden and rapid popularity in 7. Defragmenting files
much less time.
711. Data processing doesn't involve
707. The mobile app developed by the federation of (a) Information management
Indian Export organization that provides a (b) Database installation
wide range of information required to (c) Data manipulation
undertake international trade is called ______. (d) Data computation
(a) Niryat Saathi (b) Niryat Seva RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Niryat Hub (d) Niryat Mitra Ans. (b) Data processing does not involve database
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist installation. A database is a complete collection of
Ans. (d) : “Niryat Mitra” is the mobile application programms by which users can create, delete and
launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to maintain database.
aid exporters and importers in the country. This 712. What is the name of learning portal, developed
application was developed by the federation of Indian and maintained by NSDL e-governance
export organisation (FIEO). It provides wide range of infrastructure limited for students seeking
information required to undertake international trade. education loan?
708. What is Optical Distribution Network (ODN)? (a) www.educationloan.co.in
(a) The optical devices that cannot distribute (b) www.education4all.co.in
signals (c) www.vidyyaloan.co.in
(b) The physical fibres and optical devices that (d) www.vidyalakshmi.co.in
distribute signals to users in a RRB NTPC (07.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist
telecommunication network Ans. (d) The name of learning portal, developed and
(c) The physical fibres that distribute signals to maintained by NSDL e-governance infrastructure
users in an electronic circuit limited for students seeking education loan is
(d) The physical fibres that distribute signals to www.vidyalakshmi.co.in. it is a kind of portal
users in the telecommunications network w involving 34 banks and their 71 loan scheme.
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 713. Which Indian state has decided to implement
Ans. (b) : ODN may refer to Optical Distribution Bharat Net Service that will connect all gram
Network, the physical fibre and optical devices that Panchayats through optical fiber?
distribute signals to users in a telecommunications (a) Maharashtra (b) Punjab
network. (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Uttar Pradesh
RRB NTPC (09.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist
709. What type of signals does DVI-I pass?
Ans. (c) Tamil Nadu has decided to implement Bharat
(a) Passes neither digital nor analog video signals
Net Service that will connect all Gram Panchayats
(b) Passes only analog video signals through optical fiber.
(c) Passes only digital video signals 714. Which of the following option is not correct for
(d) Passes both digital and analog video signals the CT Scan?
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Connects multiple X ray images
Ans. (d) : DVI-I cables are integrated cables which are (b) Scanning is painful
capable of transmitting either a digital to-digital signal (c) Produces 3D cross sectional view
or an analog-to-analog signal. Digital Visual Interface (d) Identification of normal and abnormal
(DVI) is a video display interface developed by the structures
Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). RRB NTPC (11.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage-Ist
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 Ans. (b) Computer tomography (CT scan) is a type of Ans. (a) To identify users who return to a webpage,
medical imaging technique which is based on software is used called cookies. This software works
tomography. Tomography is a technique for without the user’s knowledge. This software stores
displaying a representation of cross section through a some information of the website on the user’s
human body using X Rays or ultra sound. computer.
715. Below is the Assertion (A) and a reason (R) 720. ‘Railwire’ is –
Assertion (A): The number of Smart phone users (a) Brand name of a cable
(b) Siege of railway stations
in India seems to be increasing rapidly. (c) Railway electrification
Reason (R): Best 3G and 4G coverage with (d) Railway broadband service
affordable price. RRB NTPC (18.01.2017, Shift-I) Stage-IInd
(a) A is true but R is false Ans. (d) Railwire is a railway broadband service that
(b) A is false but R is true. provides free Wi-Fi broadband facility to railway
(c) A and R both is true and R is correct passengers at stations of Indian Railways.
explanation of A. 721. …........ A common bitmap- based file type
(d) A and R both is true but R is not correct extension is not related to –
explanation of A. (a) ODT (b) TIFF
RRB NTPC (16.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist (c) PNG (d) PCX
Ans. (c) The number of Smartphone users in RRB NTPC (18.01.2017, Shift-I) Stage-IInd
India seems to be increasing rapidly. Its main reason Ans. (a) ODT (Otage Daily Time) is a common
is data provided by companies providing 3G and 4G bitmap based with no file type extension. ODT file
facility in fewer prices. writer is a text document created with the product that
716. What is called a station model of digits and contains various elements of text, images, drawn
parallel lines of different width, provided by objects and styles.
machine readable code? TIFF- Tagged Image File Format
(a) Morse code (b) Pass code PNG- Portable Network Graphic
(c) Bar code (d) Pin code PCX- Private Communication Exchange
st 722. The process of transferring money using
RRB NTPC (16.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage-I
mobile phone is called-
Ans. (c) The bar code is the machine readable code as (a) NEFT (b) ECS
a pattern of digits and parallel lines of different (c) IMPS (d) RTGS
widths. The bar code is a 13-digit code. The first two RRB NTPC (30.03.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist
digits of this half barcode indicate the country where
Ans. (c) The process of transferring money using
the product is made of and the next five digits indicate mobile phones is called as IMPS (Instant Payment
the description of the product, and the last four digits Service). IMPS allows customers to access mobile
are the square digit to ensure that the bar code is accounts as a channel to access their bank account and
correctly maintained and has been read by the remit money from their.
computer. 723. Which district of India has become the first
717. Which Indian state has been declared as the district in the country under NOFN to have a
‘Total Digital State’? high speed rural broad band network?
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala (a) Bhopal (b) Chennai
(c) Maharashtra (d) Karnataka (c) Idukki (d) Mysore
RRB NTPC (16.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist RRB NTPC (11.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist
Ans. (b) Kerala has been declared as a fully digital Ans. (c) Minister of Human Communications and
state. Digital India is an initiative by the government Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad in January
to bring the government department and public close 2015, at an inaugural Alpha Ceremony held in
to each other. Its purpose is to ensure that the Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, launched the high speed
government service can reach the public rural broadband network in Idukki district of Kerala as
electronically, without the use of paper. part of the Digital India Program. After which Idukki
718. Who is called the father of the video game? district of Kerala became the first district in the
country to join the high speed rural network.
(a) Karl Benz (b) Emily Berliner
724. Computer file name extension ‘.inf’ refers to –
(c) Rudolph Diesel (d) Ralph H. Bayer (a) Installation file
st
RRB NTPC (18.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-I (b) Installation configured file
Ans. (d) Ralph H. Bayer called the father of the video (c) Inline header file
game. German- American game developer Ralph H. (d) Start file
Bayer prototyped the first video game console in RRB NTPC (07.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage- Ist
2009. Ans. (a) Computer file name extension ‘.inf’ refers to
719. Which of the following are used to identify the installation file used by Microsoft Windows.
users who return to a web page? There is a file extension for the file to be taken this is
(a) Cookies (b) Username known as a go- to information file. The ‘.inf’ file has
(c) Cache (d) Password various sections, specifying the change pass in the file
RRB NTPC (18.01.2017, Shift-II) Stage-IInd registry to be copied.
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725. In the context of the computer, ‘Online does National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) that had
not mean which of the following? aimed at connecting 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats of the
(a) Connector in the network status of activity country with a speed of 100 Mbps connectivity to
(b) Connectivity status in a non-functional unit. each. It is the base of digital India program.
(c) A situation where transactions can be done in 730. Which Project brought the Digital India
real time. campaign which aims to provide high speed
(d) Access to remote server. broadband to all 2.5 lakh gram Panchayats
RRB NTPC (22.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist through optical fiber?
(a) India Optic Net (b) Bharat Net
Ans. (b) In the context of computer, ‘online’ does not (c) Bharat High Speed (d) Optic Net
means the state of connectivity in a non-functional RRB Group-D, 12.11.2018(Shift-III)
unit. It is a process in which e-business, education, e- Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question..
marketing etc. are promoted by creating a network of 731. Name the founder of Paytm, who was included
computers. in the Time Magazine list of 2017 along with
726. Which of the following options is not a prime minister Narendra Modi amongst most
subsidiary company of Alphabet Inc.? influential people?
(a) Google (b) Calico (a) Narendra Kumar
(c) Nest Labs (d) Nest Life (b) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
RRB NTPC (26.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist (c) Vijay Malya
(d) Vijay Bhaskar
Ans. (d) Among the above options, Nest Life is not RRB Group-D, 20.09.2018 (Shift-I)
the governing company of Alphabet Inc. the other Ans. (b) Vijay Shekhar Sharma is an Indian billionaire
three are its subsidiaries Google, Calico, and Nest businessman. He is the founder of mobile payments
Labs. company Paytm. Sharma was ranked as India's youngest
727. Which is odd related to using Net banking billionaire in 2017 by the Forbes with a net worth of $2.1
facility and ATM? billion. He was in the list of Time Magazine's 100 Most
(a) Do not share your ATM card Influential People in 2017.
(b) Do not share your PIN 732. Digital medium are also called-
(c) Do not change your PIN at regular intervals (a) Secondary medium (b) Primary medium
(d) Do not share your login password (c) Third medium (d) Fourth medium
RRB NTPC (27.04.2016, Shift-II) Stage-Ist RRB Group-D, 02.11.2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) Digital medium are also called Third medium.
Ans. (c) In internet banking various guidelines are
given by the bank for the security of its account of the 733. An histogram is mostly used for which type of
consumers availing the facility such as- do not share data-
(a) Qualitative (b) Unambiguous
your ATM card, change your PIN at regular intervals, (c) Continous (d) Discrete
do not share your login password etc. RRB Group-D , 16.11.2018 (Shift-III)
728. Which of the following is used as Video
compression format? Ans. (c) A histogram is an approximate representation
(a) WMV (b) MP3 of the distribution of numerical or categorical data. It
(c) JPEG (d) WMA was first introduced by Karl Pearson.
RRB NTPC (28.04.2016, Shift-I) Stage-Ist 734. Preventing cyber attacks on government
services which Union Minister launched the
Ans. (a) WMV (Windows Media Video) is used as first ‘NIC-CERT’ in New Delhi?
the video compression format. (a) Sushma Swaraj (b) Arun Jaitely
MP3- this is an audio file that uses compression (c) Mr. Kalraj Mishra (d) Ravi Shankar Prasad
algorithms to reduce the file size. RRB Group-D, 05.11.2018 (Shift-III)
JPEG- This is a commonly used file format for
compression of digital images. Ans. (d) The first NIC-CERT, a setup of National
Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and
WMA- Microsoft- developed audio Kodak.
Information Technology was inaugurated by Law and
729. Which of the following is base of Digital India Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar
Program? Prasad on 11 December, 2017.
(a) E- money 735. On which network was the first SMS sent?
(b) Digi yatra (a) Airtel (b) Vodafone
(c) Bharat Net Program (c) Verizon (d) Digisell
(d) High Speed Internet RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 18.04.2016 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D (10.10.2018, Shift-I)
Ans. (b) The first SMS message was sent over
Ans. (c) Bharat Net Project is the new brand name of the Vodafone GSM network in the United Kingdom
National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) which was on 3 December, 1992, from Neil Papworth of Sema
launched in October, 2011 to provide broadband Group (now Mavenir Systems) using a personal
connectivity to all 2.5 Lakh Gram Panchayats. It was computer to Richard Jarvis of Vodafone using an
renamed Bharat Net in 2015. The rebranding was Orbitel 901 handset. The text of the message was
based on the previous experience gained from the "Merry Christmas.”
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736. What are the program changes made by the Ans. (c) : The binary representation of 32 is 100000. A
vendor? binary number is number expressed in the base - 2
(a) Patches (b) Fixes numeral system or binary numeral system, a method of
(c) Holes (d) Overlaps mathematical expression which uses only two symbols :
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) '0' and "1".
Ans. (d) In Computer Science, a problem is said to 742. Which of the following is used to write web
have overlapping sub problems if the problem can be pages?
broken down into sub problems which are reused (a). HTML (b). FTP
several times or a recursive algorithm for the problem (c). URL (d). HTTP
solves the same sub problem over and over rather than Ans. (a) : Among the following HTML (Hyper Text
always generating new sub problems. Markup language) used for writing, creating web pages.
737. Which one of the following is a “Satellite 743. Match the following –
Service Provider”? (a) Input Device (p) ROM
(a) YouthSat (b) IntelSat (b) Processing Device (q) Touch Screen
(c) OceanSat (d) AstroSat (c) Storage Device (r) Printer
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, , 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) (d) Output Device (s) Flash Memory
(a) a-q, b-s, c-r, d-p (b) a-q, b-p, c-s, d-r
Ans. (b) IntelSat corporation is a communications (c) a-r, b-p, c-s, d-q (d) a-p, b-q, c-r, d-s
Satellite Services Provider. Originally formed as RRB NTPC (11.04.2016, Shift-III) Stage-Ist
International Telecommunications Satellite Ans. (b)
Organization from 1964 to 2001. It was an Device Examples
intergovernmental consortium owning and managing (a) Input Device q. Touch Screen
a constellation of communications satellites providing (b) Processing Device p. ROM
international broadcast services. (c) Storage Device s. Flash Memory
738. Which of the following refers to protection of (d) Output Device r. Printer
data against accidental or international 744. The minimum value of an input that is
disclosure to unauthorized persons. required to make detectable changes from zero
(a) Data Security (b) Privacy Data output is called –
(c) Data redundancy (d) Database (a) Minimum number (b) Analysis
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Section (d) Cyclone
Ans. (a) : Data Security refers to the process of RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow Paper)
protecting data from unauthorized access and data Ans. (d) The minimum value of an input that is
corruption throughout its life cycle. required to make detectable changes from zero output
739. Which of the following is India's first 3D is called Cyclone.
printed humanoid robot? 745. Hotmail was launched in:
(a) INDRO (b) MANAV (a) 1993 (b) 1995
(c) DAKSH (d) KEMPA (c) 1996 (d) 1994
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : MANAV is India's first 3D printed humanoid Ans. (c) : Sabeer Bhatia is an Indian Origin US
robot developed by A - SET Training and research industrialist and is also the co-founder of Hotmail. In
institute by Diwakar vaish. 1996 Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith launched
740. A _____ is a system designed to prevent "Hotmail". In 1997 it was bought by the tech giant
unauthorized access to or from a private Microsoft Corporation.
network. 746. Which one of these is the parent company of
(a) Server (b) Packet Google?
(a) GV (b) Nest Labs
(c) Firewall (d) Web page
(c) Calico (d) Alphabet inc
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : A firewall is a network security device that Ans. (d) : Google abruptly renamed itself Alphabet inc
monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network in 2015, making Google a subsidiary. As a parent
traffic based on an organization's previously established company Alphabet inc allowed Google to expand into
security policies. A firewall is essentially the barrier domains outside of Internet Search.
that sits between a private internal network and the 747. What is the name of Google's parent Company
public Internet. formed on 2 October 2015?
741. What is the binary representation of 32? (a) Nest Labs Inc. (b) Alphabet
(a) 100001 (b) 100100 (c) Calico (d) Alpha Inc.
(c) 100000 (d) 110000 RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
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 Part-3
Environment and Ecology
Ans. (a) : Photosynthesis occurs when plants use light
1. Environment and Ecosystem energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
and oxygen which later used by plants as energy source.
Sunlight
1. Some statements about food chain and energy 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O → C 6 H12O 6 + 6O 2
flow through an ecosystem are given below,
6. Which of the following changes in our eating
Select the INCORRECT statement.
habits will have the biggest impact on our
(a) A single organism can feed at several tropic environment?
levels (a) Stopping wastage of food
(b) Food webs include two or more food chains (b) Giving up meat and animal products
(c) The lower the tropic level at which an (c) Avoiding processed food
organism feeds, the less energy it has (d) Growing our own food
(d) All organisms that are not producers are RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-III)
consumers. Ans. (b) : 'Giving up meat and animal products' in our
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-III) eating habits will have the biggest impact on our
Ans. (c) : The incorrect statement about food chain and environment. Avoiding meat and dairy products is the
energy flow through an ecosystem is - the lower the single biggest way to reduce environmental impact on
tropic level at which an organism feeds, the less energy the planet.
it has. 7. The most widespread forests in India are of
2. Which statement shows interaction of an what type?
abiotic component with a biotic component in (a) Tropical Deciduous Forests
an ecosystem? (b) Mangrove Forests
(a) Tap water funning into a stream (c) Montane Forests
(b) An earthworm making a burrow in the soil (d) Tropical Evergreen Forests
(c) Two birds fighting with each other for food RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-III)
(d) A frog feeding on a grasshopper Ans. (a) : Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most
RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-III) widespread forests in India. They are also called the
monsoon forests and spread over the region receiving
Ans.(b) : An earthworm making a burrow in the soil is rainfall 70-200cm. It is of two types.
an example that shows interaction of an abiotic 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest
component with a biotic component in an ecosystem. 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous forest. Tree like Sal, Teak,
3. Which of the following is an artificial Arjun, Sandalwood are the mostly found in these
ecosystem that is manmade? forests.
(a) Crop field (b) Pond 8. Which of the following statements about
(c) Forest (d) Lake environmental education is false?
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-II) (a) Environmental Education will prepare the
Ans. (a) : Crop fields is a manmade ecosystem, which next generation to plan appropriate strategies
for addressing developmental environmental
is maintained or created by human beings for their uses.
issues
Crop field is an artificial ecosystem that is manmade.
(b) Environmental education does not advocate a
4. What is the process of accumulation of particular viewpoint or course of actions
chemicals in higher trophic levels called? (c) Environmental education is essential for the
(a) Biological oxidation younger generation only
(b) Biological reduction (d) Environmental Education is evolving to be
(c) Biological magnification education for sustainable and ethical
(d) Biological remediation development both at a local and global level
RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I) RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
Ans. (c) : The process of accumulation of chemicals in Ans. (c) Regarding Environmental education, statement
higher trophic levels is known as biological in option (c) is wrong because environmental education
is essential for the youth and adults both.
magnification.
9. Which of the following conceptual spheres of
5. For green plant tissues undergoing the environment is having the least storage
photosynthesis,………….. is a waste product. capacity for matter?
(a) oxygen (b) urea (a) Lithosphere (b) Hydrosphere
(c) carbon dioxide (d) ammonia (c) Atmosphere (d) Biosphere
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-II) RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift
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Ans. (c) : The Biosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere another. Only ten percent of energy transfers to the next
contains a lot of masses as compared to the atmosphere trophic level and the ten percent of that energy level
which contains gases and clouds. Hence Atmosphere is passes to the next level and as a result there is a
having the least storage capacity for matter. considerable decrease in the amount of energy till it
10. Which was the largest marine protected area in reaches the top most trophic level.
the world which was formed in October 2016? Consider an example of simplest food chain:
Grass → Deer→ Lion
(a) Ireland (b) Italy
(c) Antarctica (d) Scotland 15. Energy flow through the various trophic levels
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist in the ecosystem is –––––––.
Ans. (c) The world's largest marine protected area is (a) random
located in Antarctica, which was formed in October (b) bidirectional
2016. The Ross Sea in Antarctica is the world's largest (c) reduced with each higher trophic level
marine protected area as it is a home to huge numbers (d) induced with each higher trophic level
of krill, a staple food for species including whales and RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II)
seals.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
11. What is the reason for bio-Magnification?
(a) Ozone (b) Organo-Chloride 16. Name the type of nutrition in which the
(c) Lichen (d) Protein organism takes in nutrients in solution form
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 29.04.2016 (Shift-II) from dead and decaying matters.
Ans. (b) Bio magnification stands for Biological (a) Heterotrophic nutrition
Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated (b) Autotrophic nutrition
substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food (c) Insectivorous nutrition
chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or (d) Saprophytic nutrition
contaminated environments. The contaminants include RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as Ans. (d) : In Saprophytic nutrition the living organisms
DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds live and feed on dead and decaying organisms called
which are then taken up by organisms because of the Saprophytes. They break down the complex organic
food they consume or the intoxication of their matter into simpler substances that are taken up by the
environment. The main reason is Organo- chloride which
plants for various metabolic activities. Thus,
is found in DDT Pesticide.
Saprophytes play a significant role in the ecosystem.
12. To determine the health of aquatic organisms, Fungi and a few bacteria are saprophytes. The
which of the following declaration is Saprophytes secrete digestive juices and breakdown the
calculated? organic matter around them. Following are a few
(a) Dissolved oxygen (b) Dissolved fluorine examples of saprophytes:Mucor, Yeast, Penicillium etc.
(c) Dissolved methane (d) Dissolved calcium
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.20167 (Shift-I) 17. Which of the following is in the third trophic
level of the food chain?
Ans. (a) Water temperature affects dissolved-oxygen
concentrations in a river or water body. Dissolved (a) Producers
oxygen in surface water is used by all forms of aquatic (b) Top consumers
life; therefore, this constituent typically is measured to (c) Secondary consumers
assess the health of lakes and streams. (d) Primary consumers
13. Who has coined the term 'ecology'? RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Charles Darwin (b) Eugenius Warming Ans. (c) : Food chain is defined as the phenomenon of
(c) Eugene Odum (d) Ernst Haeckel transfer of energy through series of organism by
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist successive trophic levels.
Ans. (d) : The term Ecology was first used by Ernst In food chain there are four chains of trophic levels. It
Haeckel in 1866 in his book 'General morphology and includes producers, herbivores (primary consumers),
their organisms'. He applied the term ecology to the carnivores (secondary consumers), predators (tertiary
'relation of the animal both to its organic as well as its consumers).
inorganic environment.
14. The ten percent law of energy transfer was
given by:
(a) Charles Darwin
(b) Thomas Morgan
(c) Watson and Crick
(d) Raymond Lindeman
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : The ten percent law of energy transfer in a
food chain was given by Raymond Lindeman.
The ten percent law of energy transfer states that when
the energy is transferred from one trophic level to
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18. Small carnivores or the secondary consumers 23. Which of the following is NOT a biotic
come at ______ level. component of the ecosystem?
(a) third trophic (b) second trophic (a) Frog (b) Soil
(c) fourth trophic (d) firth trophic (c) Insect (d) Flower
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I)
Ans.(a): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
19. Green plants and certain bacteria manufacture 24. Which of these are nature cleaners?
their own food. Which one of the following (a) Producers (b) Consumers
nutrition process do they adopt? (c) Decomposers (d) Carnivorous
(a) Parasitic Nutrition RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow Paper)
(b) Autotrophic Nutrition Ans. (c) A food chain is a series of plants/animals
(c) Saprotrophic Nutrition which are interrelated in the form of organism being
(d) Holozoic Nutrition eaten as food by the other. It consists of producers,
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist consumers and decomposers. Plants are producers. The
Ans. (b) : Autotrophic Nutrition is a process in which herbivores are primary consumers and carnivores are
certain organisms prepare their own food. In this secondary consumers. Decomposers are those which
process, organisms manufacture their food in presence decompose the waste organic matter and release energy
of sunlight with the help of inorganic elements such as back in to the environment. Hence, they are also called
carbon dioxide and water. as nature's cleaner. They are present in the apex of the
eco-pyramid.
20. Which of these is not the biotic factor of the
ecosystem? 25. Which of the following are not omnivorous?
(a) Consumer (b) Producer (a) Rat (b) Ant
(c) Decomposer (d) Climate (c) Bear (d) Snake
RRB SSE, (21.12.2014,Set-09, Yellow Paper) RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) An ecosystem consists two components named Ans. (d) An omnivorous is an animal that has the ability
as Biotic component and Abiotic component. Biotic to eat and survive on both plants and animals. Obtaining
components comprising living organism i.e. animal, energy and nutrients from plants and animals,
plant, bacteria while Abiotic components comprising omnivores digest carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber,
i.e. non-living thing. and metabolize the nutrients and energy of the sources
Among the given options, climate is not a biotic factor absorbed. For e.g. bears, mice, ant etc. A snake is not an
of the ecosystem. An ecosystem contains- omnivorous animal. It is a carnivorous animal. A
carnivore, meaning "meat eater", is an organism that
Biotic Factor- derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet
(a) Producers–Manufacture their own food. Under it all consisting mainly or exclusively of animal tissue,
green trees and plant comes. whether through predation or scavenging for e.g. Lion,
(b) Consumers–They depend on the producer for food. tigers etc.
They are placed in the following category-
26. Which of the following is the second trophic
(i) Primary Consumers–Receive their food directly level of the food chain?
from the producer. They are vegetarians e.g. Cow,
Goats etc. (a) Grass (b) Rat
(ii) Secondary Consumers–Receive their food from (c) Snake (d) Eagle
primary consumers e.g. Cat eats rat. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(iii) Tertiary consumers–They get their food from Ans. (b) The second trophic level has primary
secondary consumers e.g. Human consumers called heterotrophs. These organisms have to
(c) Decomposers–They get their food from dead body consume producers to incorporate their energy into their
of producer and consumers e.g. Fungi. own biomass. They cannot make their own food from
Abiotic factors– light or chemicals. The third trophic level has secondary
consumers, which are heterotrophs that eat other
(a) Air (b) Water (c) Soil
consumers e.g., rat, buffalo etc.
(d) Mineral (e) Temperature
27. Which of the following is the suitable food
21. From a structural point of view, all ecosystems chain?
consist of abiotic and biotic factors. Which of (a) Producer, Herbivorous, Carnivorous
the following is abiotic factor of an ecosystem? (b) Producer, Carnivorous, Herbivorous
(a) Atmospheric humidity (b) Temperature
(c) Herbivorous, Carnivorous, Producer
(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Green plants
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Herbivorous, Producer, Carnivorous
RRB SSE (Set-07, 21.12.2014, Yellow Paper)
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a) Suitable food chain is Producer, Herbivorous,
22. Which of the following is/are an abiotic Carnivorous. Producers are those who make their own
component of an ecosystem? food like- trees, plants etc. The primary consumers
(a) Insects (b) Microorganisms (Herbivorous) are those who depend on producers such
(c) Soil (d) Fungi as cow, buffalo, etc. Secondary consumers
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II) (Carnivorous) depend upon primary consumers.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Carnivorous depend on another animals.
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28. Who are the primary consumers? Ans. (a) An Ecotone is a transition area between two
(a) Scavenger (b) Saprophytes biological communities. It is where two communities
(c) Carnivorous (d) Herbivorous meet and integrate. It may be narrow or wide, and it
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Yellow Paper) may be local (the zone between a field and forest) or
Ans. (d) Primary consumer - the consumers who regional (the transition between forest and grassland
receive the food directly from the producer is called ecosystems).
Herbivorous e.g., cow, goat etc. Primary consumers 33. Who defined the concept of ecosystem?
make up the second trophic level. (a) Arthur Tansely (b) Evelyn Hutchison
29. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Ghosh is related to which of (c) Raymond Lidman (d) Charles Elton
the following field? RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.03.2016 (Shift-III)
(a) Astronomy (b) Bengali literature Ans. (a) The term ecosystem was first used in 1935 in a
(c) Ecology (d) Politics publication by British ecologist Arthur Tansley.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017 (Shift-III) Tansley devised the concept to draw attention to the
Ans. (c) Dr. Dhrubajyoti Ghosh was related to the field importance of transfers of materials between organisms
of ecology. Dr Dhrubajyoti Ghosh was a UN Global and their environment.
500 Laureate, Special Advisor on Agricultural 34. Aquarium is a pot in which live fish and
Ecosystems, part of the Commission on Ecosystem aquatic plants are kept. Which of the following
Management, and Regional Chair for South Asia of the is correct about Aquarium?
IUCN. He is well known for devoting his life for the (a) It is a man made ecosystem.
survival of the East Kolkata Wetlands. (b) It is a natural ecosystem.
30. Which of the following populations has the (c) It is not an ecosystem.
most population in a food chain? (d) It can be called only a species.
(a) Secondary consumer RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(b) Primary consumer Ans. (a) Aquarium is a man made ecosystem.
(c) Decomposer An aquarium (plural aquariums or aquaria) is a place
(d) Producer where fish and other animals that live in water are kept
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017 (Shift-III) by humans. There are two type of ecosystem such as
Ans. (d) Producer has the most population in a food Natural Ecosystem and Artificial or Man-made
chain, because without producers consumer populations Ecosystem. The artificial ecosystems do not possess a
would go down. So this proves that we have more self-regulation mechanism and rely on the human
producers in an ecosystem than consumers. efforts to sustain themselves.
31. What is the difference between the primary 35. Species of animal are becoming endangered
consumer and secondary consumer in the food mostly due to….....?
chain? (a) Habitat destruction (b) Acid rain
(a) Primary consumers eat plants, and other (c) Excessive hunting (d) Water scarcity
consumers. Secondary consumers eat plants
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-I)
and decomposed substances.
(b) Primary consumers eat only plants, secondary Ans. (a) Habitat destruction is currently ranked as the
consumers eat primary consumers. primary cause of species extinction worldwide. The
(c) Primary consumers eat plants and destructive environmental changes include more
decomposed substances. Secondary indirect factors like geological processes, and climate
consumers eat plants and other consumers. change, introduction of invasive species, ecosystem
(d) Primary consumers eat other consumers. nutrient depletion, water and noise pollution and others.
Secondary consumers eat only plants. 36. What is the scientific analysis and study of
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) interactions between organisms and the
Ans. (b) Primary consumers are animals that eat environment?
primary producers; they are also called herbivores (a) Ecology (b) Microbiology
(plant-eaters). Secondary consumers eat primary (c) Entomology (d) Ornithology
consumers. They are carnivores (meat-eaters) and RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-I)
omnivores (animals that eat both animals and plants). Ans. (a) Ecology is the scientific analysis and study of
(i) Primary Consumers- Receive their food directly interactions between organisms and the environment.
from the producer. They are herbivorous E.g. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in
Cow, goats etc. conjunction with the nonliving components of their
(ii) Secondary Consumers- Receive their food from environment, interacting as a system. These biotic and
primary consumers. E.g. Cat eats rat. abiotic components are linked together through nutrient
32. What is the meaning of Ecotone? cycles and energy flows.
(a) Ecotone is where two biomass meet. 37. Various parts of plants Vegetation and organic
(b) It is a region of low survival species. waste are called -
(c) Area with limited fauna and flora. (a) Fossil fuels (b) Nuclear power
(d) Area of high biomass production. (c) Biomass (d) Solar energy
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D 15.11.2018 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (c) Biomass refers to the organic material that is Ans. (d) : The saltwater crocodile is found in the
used for production of energy. This energy production eastern states of Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
process is referred to as Bio energy. Biomass is primarilyand Tamil Nadu. The largest specimen is found in
found in the form of living or recently living plants and Odisha. Saltwater crocodile is also found in Andaman
biological wastes from industrial and home use. Nicobar Island. It is notable that, Bhitarkanika Wildlife
Sanctuary of Odisha is famous for saltwater crocodile.
38. Flora and Fauna are mentioned in –
(a) Birds and Animals 43. The presence of which of the following soils in
(b) Mountains and Rivers the hilly areas of South India makes the region
(c) Plants and Animals suitable for tea and coffee cultivation?
(d) Humans and Animals (a) Alluvial soil (b) Black soil
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) (c) Arid soil (d) Laterite soil
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) The mention of flora and fauna is related to
plants and animals. This ecosystem also includes biotic Ans. (d) : The Laterite soil in the hilly areas of South
and abiotic factors such as all animal, plants and India makes the region suitable for tea and coffee
cultivation. The Laterite soil is prosperous in the iron
microorganisms, soil, water, source climate etc. All oxide and derived from the significant difference of
biotic and abiotic factors in a specific area reflect a rocks weathering under strongly oxidizing and leaching
good relationship between plants and animals. condition.
44. The shaggy horn wild ibex is found in _______
2. Biodiversity in India.
(a) Thorn Forests
39. What is the purpose of setting up protected (b) Tropical Deciduous Forest
areas? (c) Montane forest
(a) Stop the construction of human settlement (d) Mangrove Forests
(b) To develop tourist places RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) To protect the endangered animal Ans.(c) : The shaggy horn wild ibex is found in
(d) Preserving the natural ecosystem montane forests. The few common animals that are
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) found in montane forest are Kashmir stag, snow
leopard, spotted deer, jackrabbit, wild sheep, tibetan
Ans. (d) : The International Union for Conservation of antelope, yak rare red panda etc.
Nature (IUCN), defines a protected area as ; clearly
defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and 45. To raise awareness for tiger conservation,
managed, through legal or other effective means, to when is global tiger day celebrated?
achieve the long-term conservation of nature with (a) 26 July (b) 20 July
associated ecosystem services and cultural values. (c) 25 July (d) 29 July
Hence, option (d), preserving natural ecosystems is the RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
th
purpose of establishment of protected area was correct Ans. (d) : 29 July is referred as the Global Tiger Day.
answer. On July 29, 2010 a number of countries became
40. Recently the Sanghai deer has been seen in the signatories to an agreement at the Saint Petersburg
news of which state as state animal? Tiger summit in Russia. The countries pledged to raise
awareness about the dramatic fall in the number of
(a) Jammu Kashmir (b) Tamil Nadu tigers and the steps required to preserve the species
(c) Manipur (d) Gujarat from going extinct. The theme for the 2021
RRB Group-D , 10.12.2018 (Shift-I) International Tiger Day is “Their survival is in our
Ans. (c) The Sanghai deer is an endemic and hands”.
endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer found 46. Government of Thailand has named _____ as
only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of the National Aquatic Animal.
Manipur. Its common English name is Manipur brow- (a) Siamese fighting fish (b) Common Carp
antlered deer or Eld's deer and the scientific name is (c) Guppy (d) Northern Pike
Rucervus eldii. R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III)
41. The Indian wild ass is found in: Ans. (a) : Government of Thailand has named Siamese
(a) Gujarat (b) Kerala fighting fish as the National Aquatic Animal. These are
(c) Odisha (d) Rajasthan endemic to the central plain of Thailand.
RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 47. Headquarters of Bioversity International is
Ans. (a) : The Indian Wild Ass is found in the little located at-
Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The little Rann of Kutch, which (a) Rome (b) Manila
covers an area of roughly 5000 square km, is primarily (c) Paris (d) Geneva
known as the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary. R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I)
42. Where are saltwater crocodiles found? Ans. (a) : The headquarters of Bioversity International
(a) Daman & Diu archipelago is located in Rome.
(b) Karnataka archipelago 48. The Red Panda eats______leaves.
(c) Kerala archipelago (a) pine (b) eucalyptus
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (c) maple (d) bamboo
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Ans. (d) : The Red Panda is a primarily herbivores that Ans.(b) : The most important roles of forests are
has adapted to a highly specialized bamboo diet. sustainable production of wood and timber products,
Bamboo leaves and shoots comprise 95% of their diet. provision of food, shelter and energy, mitigation of
Bamboo stalks are eaten by Red Panda in the spring and climate change, conservation of water and soil, as well
fruit is enjoyed in the summer. Red pandas live in the as for recreation and ecotourism. Forests are also
Eastern Himalayas in places like China, Nepal and important repositories of biological diversity.
Bhutan. It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN list.
54. In the conservation of forests, stakeholders
49. Which of the following practices is least play a very important role. Which of the
harmful in the conservation of forests and following are NOT the stakeholders in the
wildlife?
forest?
(a) Converting forests to plantations
(a) People living in urban areas
(b) Using forests as a source of raw material for
industries (b) Wildlife and nature enthusiasts
(c) Building roads and dams in forested areas (c) The people who live in and around the forest
(d) Collecting non-timber forest produce and depend on forest produce
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-II) (d) Forest Department of the Government
Ans. (d) : In the given options the least harmful in the RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
conservation of forests and wildlife is collecting non- Ans. (a) : In the conservation of forests, stakeholders
timber forests produce. Thus option (d) is the correct play a very important role. People living in urban areas
answer. is NOT a stakeholders in the forest.
50. Which of the following states is home to the While, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the
Great Indian Bustard? people who live in and around the forest and depend on
(a) Rajasthan (b) Uttar Pradesh forest produce, Forest Department of India of the
(c) Sikkim (d) Bihar Government of India, are important stakeholders for the
RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-I) conservation of forest.
Ans. (a) : The great Indian bustard inhabits dry 55. The Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve is located
grasslands and scrublands on the Indian subcontinent; in which of the following states?
its largest populations are found in the Indian state of (a) Odisha (b) West Bengal
Rajasthan. (c) Sikkim (d) Madhya Pradesh
51. The first Indian Reserve Forest is _______ RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) Satpura National Park Ans.(b) : The Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve is located
(b) Kaziranga National Park in West Bengal on the Ganga-Brahamputra Delta.
(c) Jim Corbett National Park The Sunderbans is famous for its well known predator-
(d) Pench National Park The Bengal Tiger. The name Sundarbans is thought to
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II) be derived from Sundari (Heritiera fomes), the name of
Ans. (a) : The first forest reserve of India is the Satpura the large mangrove trees found in abundance in this
National Park (SNP) which is also known as Satpura area.
Tiger Reserve. It was declared as the first biosphere 56. The Sundarban Delta is formed by which of the
reserve of Madhya Pradesh in the year 1999. It was first following rivers?
introduced by the popular bird watcher Dr. Salim Ali in
the year 1981. (a) Ganga and Yamuna
(b) Ganga and Brahmaputra
52. What is Virgin Vegetation?
(a) Vegetation that is grown by humans (c) Mahanadi and Brahmaputra
(b) Plant community that has been grown by (d) Ganga and Mahanadi
human aid RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Vegetation that is grown as a part of Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
afforestation programme 57. The Sangai deer is an endemic species found in
(d) Plant community that has grown naturally which of the following Indian states?
without human aid and has been left (a) Kerala (b) Manipur
undisturbed by humans for a long time
(c) Telangana (d) Rajasthan
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) : Natural vegetation refers to a plant
community, which has grown naturally without human Ans. (b) : The Sangai deer is an endemic and
aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long endangered subspecies of Eld's deer found only in
time. This is termed as virgin vegetation Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur.
53. Which of the following statements is 58. What is the habitat of the Musk Deer ?
INCORRECT with regard to forests? (a) High alpine environments above altitudes of
(a) They provide variety of products 2500 m
(b) They do not conserve soil (b) Plains of the Ganga below altitudes of 500 m
(c) They conserve water (c) Western Ghat
(d) They sustain huge diversity of flora and fauna (d) Thar desert
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 Ans.(a) : Usually, musk deers are species of cold region (a) Dry Deciduous (b) Dry and Thorny
and are mainly found in Alpine and Siberian region, (c) Tropical Evergreen (d) Mangrove
based on which they are also named with Musk deers RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-II)
are endemic to mountainous terrains, covered with
forests. Hence, rest of the options (b), (c) & (d) are Ans. (d) : A mangrove is a woody tree or shrub that
incorrect in context of habitat of Musk Deers. lives along sheltered coastlines within the tropic or
subtropics latitudes. They have unique capability of
59. In which of the following states in India is the growing within reach of the tides in salty soil. All
largest mass nesting site for the Olive-Ridley
mangroves have evolved special adaptations that enable
turtles found?
them to live in salty, oxygen-poor soil.
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Gujarat
(c) Odisha (d) Kerala 65. The Ramsar convention is related to the
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-III) conservation of–
Ans. (c) : The largest mass nesting site for the Olive- (a) Grasslands (b) Wetlands
Ridley turtles found in the Indian state of Odisha. (c) Oceans (d) Forests
60. Which type of forest is most commonly home to RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift
the Royal Bengal tiger? Ans : (b) Ramsar Convention is a convention on
(a) Mountain Forests (b) Deciduous Forests wetlands that was signed in 1971 in the Iranian city of
(c) Mangrove Forests (d) Thorn Forests Ramsar. There are 75 Ramsar sites in India.
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-I) 66. In which state is the Kanchenjunga Biosphere
Ans. (c) : The most commonly home to the Royal Reserve located in the UNESCO world list?
Bengal tiger is mangrove forests. (a) Maharashtra (b) Madhya Pradesh
Sunderban is the largest mangrove habitat in India with (c) Assam (d) Sikkim
Bagh or the Royal Bengal Tiger. The Sunderban lies in
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-I)
Ganga Brahmaputra delta and was declared as a Ramsar
site in 2019. Ans. (d) The Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve of
Sikkim, is one of the world's highest eco-systems
61. Orchidarium and the orchid production unit of
the premises of the Institute of Bioresources which, has been included in the list of UNESCO's
and Sustainable Development (BSD), is coming World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). This
up in the state of ............ which has about 300 is the 11th Biosphere Reserve of India to be included in
of the world's 17,000 species of orchids. this list. Prior to this, biospheres like Nanda Devi,
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya Simlipal, Sundarban and Nilgiri have been included in
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Uttarakhand this list.
RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-III) 67. ________ is a bio reserve in India that is also a
Ans. (b) : Orchidarium and the orchid production unit UNESCO world Heritage Site.
of the premises of the Institute of Bioresources and (a) Nokrek National Park
sustainable Development (BSD), is coming up in the (b) Gulf of Mannar
state of Meghalaya which has about 300 of the world (c) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
17,000 species of orchids. (d) Sundarbans
62. Nanda devi Biosphere Reserve is located in: RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Sikkim (b) Uttarakhand
(c) Ladakh (d) Himachal Pradesh Ans. (d) : The Sundarban, was included in the
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I) UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It is also in the
Ans. (b) : The Nanda Devi National Park or Nanda Devi UNECO World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Out of
Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982 is a national park 40 World Heritage Sites, 32 are cultural, 7 are natural
situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in and 1 is mixedsite.
Chamoli, Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. 68. The most accurate description of ‘Biosphere
63. Where can we find spores in a fern plant? Reserve Area' is –
(a) In the central chamber of flowers (a) Bio –gas production site
(b) At the underside of leaves (b) Mineral deficient reserve state
(c) At the tips of older leaves (c) Study site of Sustainable development
(d) On special branches called sporangia (d) Destinations affected by Deforestation.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017(Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c) ‘Biosphere Reserve Area' is the most accurate
Ans. (b) : In ferns, spores are produced on the
description of Study site of Sustainable development.
underside of leaves. Their fronds structure is known as
sporangia. The Indian government has established 18 biosphere
reserves in India, which protects a large areas of natural
64. Hardy shrubs and trees that thrive in salt habitat than a typical national park or animal sanctuary,
water and have specialised adaptations so that and often include one or more national parks or
they can survive the volatile energies of
preserves, along with buffer zones that are open to some
intertidal zones along marine coasts are
characteristic of ____ forests. economic uses.

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69. Which is the correct full form of IPBES from 2001 Sundarbans Biosphere West Bengal
below? Reserve
(a) Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform 2004 Nanda Devi Biosphere Uttarakhand
on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Reserve
(b) International Programme of Biodiversity and 2009 Pachmarhi Biosphere Madhya
Ecosystem Sciences Reserve Pradesh
(c) Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity 2009 Nokrek Biosphere Meghalaya
and Ecosystem Services Reserve
(d) International Policy of Biodiversity and 2009 Simlipal Biosphere Odisha
Ecosystem Services Reserve
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 2012 Achanakmar- Chhattisgarh
Ans. (a) : The Intergovernmental Science Policy Amarkantak Biosphere
Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Reserve
(IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body 2013 Great Nicobar Great
established by states to strengthen the science policy Biosphere Reserve Nicobar
interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the 2016 Agasthyamala Kerala and
conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long- Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu
term human well being and sustainable development. It 2018 Khangchendzonga Part of North
was established in Panama City, on 21 April 2012 by 94 Biosphere Reserve and West
governments. It is not a United Nations body. However, Sikkim
at the request of the IPBES Plenary and with the districts
authorization of the UNEP Governing Council in 2013, 2020 Panna Biosphere Madhya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Reserve Pradesh
provides secretariat services to IPBES. 72. Which of the following is included in
70. Where the Simlipal Bio Reserve is located? UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere
(a) Assam (b) Meghalaya Reserves (WNBR)?
(c) Odisha (d) West Bengal (a) Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.04.2016 (Shift-I) (b) Gulf of Mannar
(c) Nanda Devi
Ans. (c) Similipal bio reserve is a national Park and an
Elephant reserve located in "Mayurbhanj" district of (d) Eucalyptus biosphere
Odisha State in India. It was declared a bioshpere RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-I)
reserve by the government of India in June 1994. It has Ans. (*) See the explanation of above question.
been a part of the UNESCO World Network of Note– This question has been rejected by the RRB.
Biosphere Reserve since 2009. 73. Which Biosphere Reserve of India has become
71. Which bio-reserves of India are not included in the 11th such entry from India to be included in
the world network biosphere-reserve? the UNESCO's world network of Biosphere
(a) Nanda Devi (b) Sunderbans Reserves in 2018?
(c) Gulf of Mannar (d) Manas (a) Cold Desert (b) Panchmarhi
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Nanda Devi (d) Khangchendzonga
Ans. (d) : Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
coastal or marine ecosystems or its amalgamation. The
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
biosphere reserve network was launched in 1971 by
UNESCO, two years after the initiation of MAB- Man 74. In which of the following states is the
and the Biosphere program. It promotes the harmonious Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve located?
assimilation of people and nature for sustainable (a) Punjab (b) Madhya Pradesh
development in different ways. The Government of India
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Kerala
established 18 biospheres in the country (categories
generally relating to IUCN Category V Protected RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
areas).There are total 12 biosphere reserves of India Ans. (b) : The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a non-
which have been recognized internationally under Man use conservation area and biosphere reserve in the
and Biosphere Reserve program. Recently, Panna Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh state, in Central
Biosphere Reserve was also given the International status India. The conservation area was created in 1999 by the
of UNESCO Protected Biosphere Reserve. The status Indian government. UNESCO designated it as a
was given in the year 2020, and prior to that, the biosphere reserve in 2009. The Pachmarhi Biosphere
Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve from India was Reserve is located within an area of Hoshangabad,
also included in this list in 2018. The UNESCO Protected Betul and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh state
Biosphere Reserves list of India is given below: in India.
YEAR NAME STATES Its include three wildlife conservation units-
2000 Nilgiri Biosphere Tamil Nadu
(i) Bori Sanctuary
Reserve
2001 Gulf of Mannar Tamil Nadu (ii) Pachmarhi Sanctuary
Biosphere Reserve (3) Satpura National Park
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75. ________ is NOT a notified Biosphere reserve 80. World wetland day is celebrated on ___February
in India. of every year.
(a) Nallamala (b) Agasthyamala (a) 2 (b) 3
(c) Nilgiri (d) Panchmarhi (c) 4 (d) 5
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a) India has a total of 18 notified biosphere Ans. (a) World Wetlands Day is observed every year on
reserve. Nallamala is not a biosphere reserve. Nallamala February 2. It is celebrated to raise global awareness
is a hill and an undistributed stretch of forest in Andhra about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.
Pradesh and Telangana. 81. World Wetland Day was celebrated on 2
76. Which of the following countries shares some February 2022. What was theme of this year?
part of the Rann of Kutch with India? (a) Wetlands and climate change
(a) Afghanistan (b) Pakistan (b) Wetlands and water
(c) China (d) Nepal (c) Wetlands and Biodiversity
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Wetland's actions for people and nature
Ans. (b) : The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II)
located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
It is one of the largest salt deserts in the world. In India,
the northern boundary of the Rann of Kutch forms the 82. Which of the following two regions are
International border between India and Pakistan. The biodiversity hot-spots of India?
Rann of Kutch lies on the border between the Indian state (a) Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary and Kolleru Bird
of Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan. Sanctuary
(b) Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas
77. Which of the following statements is (c) Similipal National Park and Satkosia Tiger
INCORRECT about the Great Rann of Kutch? Reserve
(a) It is a fresh water lake (d) Kaziranga National Park and Eastern Ghats
(b) It is inhabited by the Kutchi people RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) It is a salt marsh in the Thar desert Ans. (b) : Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas are two
(d) Flamingoes migrate to nest in large numbers regions of biodiversity hot-spots of India. To be classified
RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist as a Bio diversity hotspot, a region must have lost at least
Ans. (a) : A salt or saline marsh in the Thar Desert or 70% of its original natural vegetation, usually due to
the Great Indian Desert is situated in the Kutch District human activity (Deforestation, Pollution, etc.). There are
in the state of Gujarat is known as the Rann of Kutch. 36 recognized biodiversity hot-spots in the world.
The Great Rann of Kutch is also one of the largest salt 83. Andaman teal is an example of which category
deserts in the world. The district of Kutch has been of animal species?
inhabited by the people of Kutchi. The Rann of Kutch is (a) Endemic species (b) Normal species
a wide expanse of desert and has saltwater resources (c) Extinct species (d) Rare species
and it provide a suitable environment for the RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
flamingoes. It is significant that, Kutch Biosphere Ans. (a) : Andaman teal is an example of endemic
Reserve is mainly composed of two major ecosystems species of the Andaman Islands and Great Coco Island.
called Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch. They are found in inland pools as well as mangroves
Hence, statement made in option (a) is incorrect. and lagoons. The species were formerly considered as a
78. The Ramsar Convention is for the: subspecies of the Sunda teal.
(a) Conservation of soil fertility 84. The Institute of Forest Biodiversity (IFB) is
(b) Conservation of wetlands situated in ------.
(c) Conservation of tropical forests (a) Kerala (b) Jammu
(d) Control of ozone layer depletion (c) Rajasthan (d) Hyderabad
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an Ans. (d) : Institute of Forest Biodiversity (IFB) is a
international treaty for “the conservation and research institute situated in Hyderabad in the state of
sustainable use of wetlands”. It is also known as the Telangana, India. It was established in 1997. It works
Convention on Wetlands. It is named after the city of under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and
Ramsar in Iran, where it was signed on 2nd of February Education (ICFRE) of the Ministry of Environment,
1971. The 2nd of February each year is observed as Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.
World Wetlands Day. As of January 2022, there are 49 85. When was the United States Environmental
Ramsar Sites in India. Protection Agency Established?
(a) March 1979 (b) January 1985
79. Which of the option given below is an (c) December 1980 (d) December 1970
international treaty for conservation and RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
sustainable use of wetland?
(a) Bonn agreement Ans. (d) : The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
(b) Rotterdam conference is an independent executive agency of the United States
(c) Espo conference federal government tasked with environmental
protection matters. President Richard Nixon proposed
(d) Ramsar conference the establishment of EPA on 9 July 1970. It began to
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) operate on 2 December 1970, after Nixon signed an
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. executive order.
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86. Where is Dibru-Saikhowa Bio-Reserve located? Ans. (c) A biodiversity hotspot is a bio geographic
(a) Assam (b) West Bengal region that is both a significant reservoir of
(c) Nagaland (d) Sikkim biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. The
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist term biodiversity hotspot specifically refers to
Ans. (a) : Dibru-Saikhowa is a National Park as well as a biologically rich areas around the world that have lost
Biosphere Reserve situated in the south bank of the river at least 70 percent of their original habitat.
Brahmaputra in Assam.The forest type of Dibru- 92. Which of these mammalian organisms has
Saikhowa comprises semi-evergreen forests, deciduous become extinct due to human- caused seasonal
forests, littoral and swamp forests and patches of wet changes?
evergreen forests. It is the largest swamp forest in north- (a) Urmus maritimus
eastern India. It is an identified Important Bird Area (b) Red Panda
(IBA), notified by the Birdlife International. It is most (c) Bramble Cay Melomys
famous for the rare white-winged wood ducks as well as (d) Panther Ansia
feral horses. Mammals found in the Park include Tiger, RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)
Elephant, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Bears, Small Indian Ans. (c) The Bramble Cay melomys is an extinct
Civet, Squirrels, Gangetic Dolphin, Hoolock Gibbon, etc. member of the genus Melomys, which contains
87. The World Largest reef system the 'Great approximately 20 species of rodents living in the wet
Barrier reef' is situated in which sea? habitats of northern Australia (Far North Queensland),
New Guinea, Torres Strait Islands and islands of the
(a) Celtic Sea (b) Beaufort Sea Indonesian archipelago.
(c) Caspian Sea (d) Coral Sea
93. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Mangroves maintain biodiversity.
Ans. (d) : The world largest reef system the 'Great (b) Mangroves provide mangoes.
Barrier Reef ' is situated in the Coral Sea, off the coast (c) Mangroves prevent floods.
of Queensland, Australia. Coral reefs are made up of (d) Mangroves are being destroyed due to
calcium carbonate released by coral living in the Ocean. urbanization.
The coral sea is a marginal sea of the South Pacific RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 29.03.2016 (Shift-III)
Ocean, located in northeast of the York Intercontinental Ans. (b) Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging
Peninsula on the northern coast of Australia. storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods.
88. Where is the world's largest coral reef found? Mangroves also help prevent erosion by stabilizing
(a) Japan (b) Australia sediments with their tangled root systems. They
(c) Chile (d) Philippines maintain water quality and clarity, filtering pollutants
and trapping sediments originating from land.
RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Mangroves do not produce mangoes.
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. 94. Which of the following is the largest area of
89. To whom does biodiversity refer? mangrove forest in the world?
(a) Recycling of solid waste (a) Namdapha National Park
(b) Diversity of earth and life (b) Rann of Kutch
(c) Conservation of culture and traditions (c) Balphakram National Park
(d) Animals and studies (d) Sundarban
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) Biodiversity refers to the multiplicity to Ans. (d) The largest area of mangroves forest in the
world is Sundarban. The Sundarbans is the worlds
species to animal and plants on given Ecological
longest river delta located in India and Bangladesh.
system or coincidence. It is also used to describe the The sunderban is also an ecologically fragile and
variety of living species on Earth including plants, climatically vulnerable region. The sunderban is also
animals, bacterias, fungi. known for its wide range of flora and fauna.
90. What does biodiversity refer to? 95. Which of the following states in India has the
(a) To the entire species of an area. maximum area under Mangrove?
(b) To entire ecology of an area. (a) Gujarat (b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) To the entire genes of an area. (c) Maharashtra (d) West Bengal
(d) All of the above. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 16.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB J.E. 14.12.2014 (Sett-02, Red Paper) Ans. (d) West Bengal has maximum mangrove forest
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. cover. According to Forest Survey of India report,
91. The following are the main features of West Bengal has 42.45% of the country's mangrove
cover, while Gujarat has 23.66%. The overall
biological hotspots – mangrove cover in the country is 4975 sq km. The
(a) Local flowering plants and their associate total mangrove cover in West Bengal is 2112 sq km.
dangers. Gujarat has the second largest mangrove cover in the
(b) Diversity of flora and fauna Country after West Bengal. Point to be noted is that,
(c) Present day extinction status of some species. the mangrove cover in Gujarat has increased by 37 sq
(d) Achievement of diverse gene furrow. km, which is the highest expansion recorded in the
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 26.04.2016 (Shift-III) country. Gujarat has 1177 sq km mangrove cover.
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96. In India, …. is generally considered as a tidal Vaishya Community– The vaishya was third in the
forest – caste system, other wise known as common people.
(a) Mountain forest (b) Dry land Chhipa community– Chippa is a caste group
(c) Desert Forests (d) Lakes concentrated in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
RRB Group-D 28.09.2018 (Shift-II) 101. In Rajasthan, ............. is a nature loving
Ans. (d) In India Lakes are generally considered as a community that conserves forest and wildlife.
tidal forest. Lakes, Flood plains, Reservoirs and (a) Bishnoi (b) Banjara
Rivers are part of the Freshwater Ecosystem. Indian (c) Bhil (d) Chhipa
tidal or mangrove forests are mainly situated on the RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-I)
Gangetic Delta and in Coastal Plain in west Bengal, Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
called the Sundarban. The Indian tidal or mangrove
forests are most luxuriant around the mouths of large 102. In which of the following villages did the
rivers and in sheltered bays and are found mainly in Chipko Andolan ('Hug the Trees Movement')
areas, where annual rainfall is fairly high. The plants originate?
in these forests include trees, shrubs, ferns and palms (a) Andretta in Kangra
and these plants are mainly found in the tropics and (b) Ziro in Lower Subansiri
sub-tropics on riverbanks and along coastlines. (c) Reni in Garhwal
97. The Sundarban is the largest single block of the (d) Malana in Kullu
world’s halophytic…. forest. RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(a) Wild Bushes (b) Papyrus Ans. (c) : The Chipko movement is concerned with the
(c) Mangrove (d) Marsh preservation of the forest. It started with an incident in a
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22.04.2016 (Shift-II) remote village called Reni in Garhwal in the early 1970s.
Ans. (c) The Sundarban is the largest mangrove forest 103. Garhwal was the birthplace of the –––––––.
in the world, located in the Ganges River delta in (a) Chipko Movement
Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. The Pichavaram (b) Bishnoi Movement
mangroves in Tamil Nadu is India's one of the largest (c) Jungle Bachao Andolan
mangrove forests. (d) Narmada Bachao Andolan
98. Who introduced the concept of biodiversity RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I)
hotspot? Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
(a) Christopher Columbus 104. Which among the following ministries gives
(b) Norman Myers Medni Puraskar every year?
(c) Christoph Schwitzer (a) Ministry of Environment and Forests
(d) Charles Darwin (b) Ministry of Finance
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening) (c) Ministry of Law
Ans : (b) Norman Myers introduced the concept of (d) Ministry of Culture
Biodiversity hotspot A biodiversity hotspot is a RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning)
biogeographic region with significant levels of Ans. (a) : Ministry of Environment and Forest gives
biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation. Medni Puraskar every year to a author who writes a
99. International biodiversity day is celebrated on- book in hindi on subject related to environment.
(a) 5 June (b) 22 May
105. Select the INCORRECT option with reference
(c) 20 May (d) 15 May to the Chipko Andolan.
RRB J.E. 31.05.2019 (Shift-1)
(a) People realized that forests are needed to
Ans. (b) International biodiversity day is celebrated maintain the quality of soil
every year on 22 May. (b) It forced the government to rethink their
priorities in the use of forest produce
3. Environmental Conservation : (c) It was a violent movement to save the trees
Global Efforts (d) It involved the community in forest
conservation efforts
100. To which of the following communities living in RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III)
western Rajasthan on the border of the There Ans. (c) : The Chipko movement was a non-violent
desert has conservation of forest and wildlife movement related to conservation of forests in India.
been a religious tenet? The movement started in 1973 at the Himalayan region
(a) Bhil community (b) Vaishya community of Uttarakhand.
(c) Bishnoi community (d) Chhipa community Note- Environmentalist Sundar Lal Bahuguna initiated
this movement.
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-III)
106. Which of the following is related to the Chipko
Ans. (c) : The Bishnoi communities living in western Andolan Movement?
Rajasthan on the border of the thar desert. They are (a) Coal (b) Forest
nature loving people, has conservation of forest and
wildlife been a religious tenet for them. (c) Water (d) Pollution
Bhil community– It is an ethnic group in western India RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(Rajasthan, Gujarat, M.P. etc) Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.

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107. What model did the Forest Officer AK (a) Helpful in irrigation and electricity
Banerjee use to rejuvenate a degraded forest in production
West Bengal? (b) Lot of public money is used
(a) He stopped the falling of old trees. (c) Many tribals and peasants are displaced
(b) He involved local people in silviculture. (d) Causes deforestation and loss of biodiversity
(c) He controlled termites and other wood- RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III)
destroying insects.
(d) He made a canal waterway in the forest to Ans. (a) : Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) located in the
help the plants to grow. state of Gujarat on the Narmada river, is the largest dam
RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-III) in the Narmada Valley Project. It's foundation stone was
laid out by the former Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal
Ans. (b) : He involved local people in silviculture Nehru in 1961. Recently P.M. Modi has launched Sea
model. Forest officer AK Banerjee use to rejuvenate a plane Service from Sabarmati river front to the State of
degraded forest in West Bengal. Unity which is on SSD. Due to construction of this dam,
108. Who was the mastermind behind the Arabari irrigation and electricity facilities become easier.
Project of West Bengal, which started in 1972?
(a) Sunder lal Bahuguna (b) Dr. AK Banerjee 114. Narmada Bachao Andolan is related to:
(c) Dr. Sunita Narain (d) Dr. Rajendra Singh (a) Bhakra Nangal Dam
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II) (b) Nagarujna Sagar Dam
Ans. (b) : Arabari is a forest range in the West (c) Hirakud Dam
Midnapore district of West Bengal, conservation efforts (d) Sardar Sarovar Dam
were taken by the ten Indian forest service officer Dr. RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-I)
AK Banerjee lead this in 1972. Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question.
109. Arabari forest is located in ______. 115. Many groups like the 'Narmada Bachao
(a) Assam (b) Pachmarhi Andolan' oppose building of big dams. What is
(c) Midnapore (d) Garhwal the negative social impact of a big dam that
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III) such groups oppose?
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. (a) It causes flash floods in the downstream area
110. 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award for (b) It leads to conflicts between people of
Wildlife Conservation' is given in the memory different states.
of Amrita Devi Bishnoi. She sacrificed her life (c) People have to wait for many years (decades)
to save which trees and where? to get benefits.
(a) Khejri trees, Rajasthan (d) It displaces people in the upstream reservoir
(b) Khejri trees, West Bengal area.
(c) Sal trees, Rajasthan RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-III)
(d) Sal trees, West Bengal Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a) : 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award for 116. What are the reasons for decline in the number
Wildlife Conservation' is given in the memory of and species of wildlife?
Amrita Devi Bishnoi who in 1731 sacrificed her life
along with 363 others in the protection of khejri trees in A. Demand for hides and meat
Khejarli village near Jodhpur in Rajasthan. B. Deforestation resulting in lack of food and
Khejri tree is used medicinally. space
111. Who among the following sacrificed her life C. Keeping the animals in protected areas
along with 363 others for the protection of D. Making and supporting laws for conserving the
'khejri' trees in Khejrali village near Jodhpur habitats
in Rajasthan ? E. Natural calamities like floods and earthquakes
(a) Soumya Swaminathan (a) Only C (b) Only D
(b) Medha Patkar (c) A, B and E (d) Only C and D
(c) Vandana Shiva RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(d) Amrita Devi Bishnoi Ans. (c) : Main reasons for decline in the number and
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-II) species of wildlife are:
Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question. • Demand for hides and meat
112. The Bishnoi community contributes to forest • Deforestation resulting in lack of food and space
and animal conservation in ______. • Natural calamities like floods and earthquakes.
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan
117. Stockholm water prize honours the persons
(c) Haryanan (d) Gujarat who contributes to the:
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II) (a) conservation and protection of wild life
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (b) conservation and protection of water
113. 'Save the Narmada' movement originated as a resources
protest against raising the height of Sardar (c) conservation and protection of soil
Sarovar Dam. Some disadvantage of building
dams are mentioned below. Which one is an (d) conservation and protection of forests
advantage? RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (b) : Stockholm water prize honours the persons 123. What is the Full name of NGT?
contributes to the conservation and protection of water (a) National Geographic TV
resources. (b) National Green Transport
118. What was the historic contribution of the (c) National Green Trust
community of Amrita Devi Bishnoi in (d) National Green Tribunal
Rajasthan in the1700s? RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 05.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(a) They planted thousands of Khejri trees and
stopped desertification of the region Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
(b) They dug several ponds to capture rainwater 124. The precautionary principle was first
and stopped desertification of the region. introduced in-
(c) They laid down their lives to stop the cutting (a) The First International Conference on
down of trees growing in their region. Protection of the North Sea
(d) They set up the first wildlife sanctuary to (b) Kyoto Protocol
protect deer from hunters.
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-I) (c) The Earth Summit
(d) Vienna Convention
Ans. (c) : The Bishnoi are considered the
environmentalist of India. RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening)
King Abhay Singh of Jodhpur in 1730s, when building Ans : (a) The Precautionary principle was first
his new Palace orderd his soldiers to cut down the trees introduced in the first International conference on
for wood in the Khejri village. protection of the North sea.
As a symbol of protest, Amrita Devi Bishnoi stood 125. Forest planting is a way to reduce the
against the soldiers and fought for the life of trees and
wrapped their arms around the tranks. accumulation of carbon-dioxide in the
atmosphere because -
119. Which is the host country of World
Environment Day 2018? (a) Carbon sinks are made from trees
(a) England (b) China (b) Trees absorb carbon dioxide while inhaling
(c) Pakistan (d) India (c) Trees provide beneficial products for humans
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-II) (d) Trees release oxygen.
Ans. (d) World Environment Day is celebrated every RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-III)
year on 5th June all over the world. The host country Ans. (a) Forest planting is a way to reduce the
of the World Environment Day 2018 was India. The accumulation of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere
theme of World Environment Day 2018 was "Beat
Plastic Pollution". It is significant that, World because Carbon sinks are made from trees.
Environment Day 2021 was hosted by Pakistan. The Afforestation is useful to reduce the accumulation of
theme of World Environment Day 2021 is "Ecosystem carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, because it acts as a
Restoration". carbon sink.
120. World Summit on sustainable development was 126. Which of the following options means the re-
held in 2002 in- establishment of forests, either natural or
(a) Argentina (b) Sweden artificially?
(c) Brazil (d) South Africa (a) Deforestation (b) Afforestation
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) (c) Reforestation (d) Forestation
Ans. (d) : World Summit on Sustainable Development RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
2002 was held in Johannesburg (South Africa) from 26 Ans. (c) Reforestation is the process of artificially
August to 4 September.
planting forest on a vast land by humans. Other than
121. National Green Tribunal is a – this, Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or
(a) Fast track court stands of trees in an area where there was no forest.
(b) Non-gazette organization
(c) Central government department In today's environment, its role is becoming important
(d) Private company for various purposes like soil conservation, flood
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) control, environmental protection, Whereas
Ans. (a) National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a statutory Deforestation refers to blind cutting of trees.
adjudicatory body like Courts, apart from original 127. What is the full form of WCED (also known as
jurisdiction side on filing of an application, NGT also Brundtland Commission) formed by the United
has appellate jurisdiction to hear appeal as a Court Nations for sustainable development?
(Tribunal). National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 is an
Act of the Parliament of India which enables creation (a) World Commission on Envirornmental
of a special tribunal to handle the expeditious disposal Delegation
of the cases pertaining to environmental issues. (b) World Commission on Educational
122. When was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Development
established? (c) World Commission on Ecological
(a) 2006 (b) 2005 Development
(c) 2000 (d) 2010 (d) World Commission on Environment and
R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I) Development
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : In 1987 the World Commission on Ans. (b) Deforestation broadly decreases rainfall.
Environment and Development (WCED), which had Due to deforestation, the removal of trees causes
been set up in 1983 published a report entitled 'Our sloped lands to be more susceptible to landslides.
Common Future'. The document came to be known as Forests help to cool down the Earth through
Brundtland Report after the commission's chairperson, their role in water evaporation, which creates clouds
Gro Harlem Brundtland. It developed guiding principles that reflect back sunlight. The forest creates fresh
water runoff for the streams and rivers, and helps to
for sustainable development. bring pull rainfall in coastal areas inland. In India,
128. Which of the following are not core elements of deforestation has caused a 30% drop in rainfall.
environmental sustainability? 132. Deforestation usually reduces –
(a) Environmental conservation (a) Rain (b) Soil Erosion
(b) Protection and rational use of natural (c) Drought (d) Global Warming
resources RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Yellow Paper)
(c) Sustainable mobility
(d) Development of people, communities and Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
cultures 133. Reforestation means:
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Reinforcing forests
(b) Planting new trees in the destroyed forests
Ans. (d) : Development of people, communities and (c) Visiting the forests
cultures are not core elements of environmental (d) Taking care of animals in the forests
sustainability. Aspects such as environmental RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
conservation, investment in renewable energy, saving Ans. (b) : Reforestation is the process of regenerating
water, supporting sustainable mobility, and innovation or replanting forest area that have been destroyed or
in sustainable construction and architecture, contribute damaged for the benefits of mankind. Reforestation is a
to achieving environmental sustainability on several very important procedure in order to save our planet.
fronts. Point to be noted is that, Environmental 134. The approach to development that combines
Sustainability prevents nature from being used as an economic growth with ecological responsibility
inexhaustible source of resources and ensures its is known as:
protection and rational use. (a) Sustainable development
129. ________ is one of the major factor responsible (b) Human development
for deforestation. (c) Economic development
(d) Social development
(a) Drought (b) Eruption of Volcanoes RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Cyclones (d) Agriculture Ans. (a) : Sustainable development is a development
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist which meets the needs of the present without
Ans. (d) : Deforestation is the conversion of forested compromising the ability of future generations to meet
areas to non-forested ones. A number of human their own needs. Sustainability improves the quality of
activities contribute to Deforestation. One of the major our lives, protects our ecosystem and preserves natural
reasons is the conversion of forest to agricultural land resources for future generation.
so as to meet the needs of the growing human 135. The Ministry of Environment and Forest
population. Trees are axed for timber, firewood, cattle launched Paryavaran Vahini Scheme in _____
ranching and for several other purposes. Slash and burn with the basic objective of encouraging people's
agriculture, commonly called as Jhum cultivation in the participation in environmental protection.
north eastern states of India, has also contributed to (a) July 1990 (b) July 1994
deforestation. (c) June 1992 (d) June 1988
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
130. Which of the following is not an environmental
problem? Ans. (c) : Paryavaran Vahini Scheme was launched
(a) Genetic modification food items by Ministry of Environment and Forests in June
(b) Plantation 1992 to create environmental awareness and to
(c) Acid rain encourage involvement of people through active
(d) Loss of biodiversity participation as well as to report illegal acts
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2016 (Shift-II) pertaining to forests, wildlife, pollution and
environmental degradation. Paryavaran Vahini is
Ans. (b) Plantation is not an environmental problem constituted for each district especially identified for
but we can compensate the environmental damage this purpose. The selection of the districts is made
through plantation. Plantation can solve problems on the basis of high incidence of pollution, density
such as noise pollution, air pollution, drought, lack of of tribal population, and forest cover.
oxygen, reducing carbon dioxide. Today the whole
world is struggling with environmental problems. 136. Which of the following was the first official
Genetic modification food (GM), acid rain, loss of international step to protect the environment?
biodiversity are environmental problems. (a) Nairobi Declaration
131. Deforestation broadly decreases – (b) Earth Summit
(a) Soil erosion (b) Rainfall (c) Stockholm Conference
(c) Drought (d) Global warming (d) Vienna Convention
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Ans. (c) : The 1972 United Nations Conference on the 142. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic
Environment in Stockholm was the first world of Joint Forest Management (JFM) ?
conference to make environment a major issue. It (a) It was started in 1988
resulted in the Stockholm Declaration which contained (b) It is a central government initiative
principles and an action plan containing
recommendations for environmental policy. (c) It involves the local communities
(d) This programme is meant for management
137. Who among the following Nobel Prize winners and restoration of degraded forests.
is the founder of a grassroots movement to
combat deforestation ? RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) May-Britt Moser (b) Francoise Barre Ans. (b) : Joint Forest Management often abbreviated
(c) Wangari Maathai (d) Linda Buck as JFM is the official and popular term in India for
RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist partnerships in forest movement involving both the state
Ans. (c) : Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan social forest departments and local communities. The policies
environmental and political activist and the first and objectives of Joint Forest Movement are detailed in
African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, the Indian comprehensive National Forest Policy of
Mathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an 1988 and the Joint Forest Management Guidelines of
environmental non-governmental organization focused 1990 of the Government of India. It is meant for
on the planting of trees, environmental conservation management and restoration of degraded forests. Dr.
and women's rights. Ajit Kumar Banerjee was a noted environmentalist and
138. Where is the office of the United Nations is known as the father of Joint Forest Management.
Environment Programme (UNEP) located in 143. Which of the following, like the Chipko
India? Movement, aims to protect forests in the Uttara
(a) Chennai (b) New Delhi Kannada district ?
(c) Mumbai (d) Bangalore
(a) Appiko Movement
RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Narmada Bachao Andolan
Ans. (b) : The office of United Nations Environmental
Programme is situated in New Delhi. UNEP is (c) Al Baydha Project
headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and was established in (d) Delhi Chalo Movement
June, 1972. UNEP is the leading environmental RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
authority in the United Nations system. It the Ans. (a) : After getting inspiration from the 'Chipko
strengthens environmental standard and practices while Movement', a parallel movement was started in North
to helping implement environmental obligations at the Kannada district of Karnataka in September, 1983. Men
country & global levels.
and Women in Salkani started hugging trees to prevent
139. 'Chipko Movement' started in which of the their cutting and later it came to known as Appiko
following state ? Movement. Panduranga Hegde was a prominent leader
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Himanchal Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Haryana of this movement.
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 144. In which year was the first World
Ans. (c) : Chipko Movement was a non-violent movement Environmental Day (WED) celebrated?
aimed at the protection and conservation of trees and (a) 1980 (b) 1972
forests from being destroyed. The Chipko Movement (c) 1979 (d) 1974
started in early 1970 in the Garhwal Himalayas of RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Uttarakhand (the then U.P). The landmark event took place
on 26 March, 1974 when a group of peasant women of Ans. (d) : The world environment day is celebrated
Reni village in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand acted to world wide in response to protection and conservation
prevent the cutting of trees and reclaim their traditional of environment. Firstly in 1972 United Nations made a
forest rights. It was led by Gaura Devi. The Chipko world level declaration for this and even the General
Movement gained traction under Sunderlal Bahuguna, an Assembly organized a world environment conference
eco activist, who spent his life persuading and educating from 5th June to 16th June 1972. On 5th June 1974 the
the villagers to protest against the destruction of the forests first ever World Environment Day was celebrated. Its
in Himalayan mountain region. theme in 2021 was "Restoration of Ecosystem".
140. Where did the Chipko movement begin? 145. In which year was The Environment
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Assam (Protection) Act passed by the Parliament of
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Mizoram India?
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 03.04.2016 (Shift-I) (a) 1988 (b) 1990
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. (c) 1991 (d) 1986
141. What among the following is the Primary RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-I)
purpose of The Chipko Andolan?
(a) Save Trees and forests RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Reserve the Water Resources Ans. (d) : In order to improve the protection and
(c) Save the Earth conservation of environment, the Government of India
(d) Prevent Global Warming enacted the Environment Protection Act, 1986 under
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Article 253 of the Indian Constitution . The act was an
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. immediate effect of Bhopal Gas Tragedy incident.
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146. Select the legislation that does NOT deal with 150. The Forest Festival was started in the year
the protection of environment. 1950 to create awareness among people for
(a) The Port laws Amendment Act, 1997 conservation of forests and planting of new
(b) The Water (Cess) Act, 1977 trees was started by –
(c) The forest (conservation) Act, 1980 (a) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(d) The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 (b) K.M.Munshi
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Narhar Vishnu Godgill
Ans. (a) : Legislations related to environment are.
RRB Group-D 20.09.2018 (Shift-I)
♦ Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
♦ The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Ans. (b) Forest Festival is an annual one week tree
Act, 1974 planting festival in India. It was started in 1950
by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi to encourage Indians
♦ Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 to support tree planting and tending, festival
♦ Biological Diversity Act, 2002. organizers hope to create more forest in the country. It
In the given options "The Port laws Amendment Act, would provide alternative fuels, increasing production
1997" is not an environment legislation. of food resources, creating shelter-belts around fields
147. The WWF conducts ‘Earth Hour’ every year to increase productivity, provide food for cattle, offer
with the lights on/off to – shade and decorative landscapes, reducing drought
(a) To provide information about global warming and helping to prevent soil erosion.
(b) To encourage the global community to create 151. Green goods deed campaign in 2018 started by
a sustainable world which Ministry?
(c) To shed light on the cost of electricity (a) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
production. (b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
(d) To provide information on the activities of Change
WWF. (c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 26.04.2016 (Shift-I) (d) Ministry of AYUSH
Ans. (b) Earth Hour is a worldwide movement RRB Group-D 28.09.2018 (Shift-I)
organized by the World Wide Fund for Ans. (b) In order to sensitize people on the
Nature (WWF). The event is held annually importance of environment conservation, Ministry of
encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC),
to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, Government of India has launched a nationwide
from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March, Green goods deed campaign in 2018.
as a symbol of commitment to the planet. It was 152. World Environment Day is celebrated on –
started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in (a) 5 June (b) 5 April
2007. The Earth Hour 2021 theme was, "Climate (c) 5 December (d) 5 October
Change to Save Earth." RRB Group-D, 31.10.2018 (Shift-I)
148. Which of the following is an annual nationwide Ans. (a) World Environment Day is celebrated on 5
environmental awareness campaign to June every year. Its main objectives are encouraging
encourage awareness and direct action? awareness and action for the protection of our
(a) Eco Action Day (b) My Planet Day environment. Environment Day is also know as Eco
(c) Earth Day (d) Cycling Day day and to celebrate this day the United Nation has
RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) announced in 1972 to protect the Environment. The
Ans. (a) Eco Action Day, initiated by Ricoh Asia first word Environment Day was celebrated on 5th
Pacific, is designed to drive awareness and action for June 1974.
the environment and celebrates the UN Environment 153. What is the theme of World Environment Day?
Programme's World Environment Day, held on 5 June (a) Green Economy: Are you involved in this?
annually. It is significant that, on April 1, 2021 Ricoh (b) Seven billion dreams; a planet; use with care
launched 15th Eco Action Day. (c) Zero tolerance for illegal wildlife trade
149. The reduction of which quantity is a major (d) Small islands and seasonal changes.
problem in water conservation? RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
(a) Precipitation volume Ans. (c)
(b) Runoff water volume
(c) Volume of ground water Year Theme Host City
(d) Volume of evaporation 2015 Seven Billion Dreams. One Rome, Italy
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) Planet. Consume with care
Ans. (c) Lowering of ground water level is a major 2016 Zero Tolerance for the Illegal Luanda,
challenge in water conservation. Presently, for this (for Wildlife trade Angola
water conservation) the government is constructing 2020 Time for Nature Colombia
ponds, small pits etc. for water collection so that ground 2021 Ecosystem Restoration Pakistan
water level remains to a reasonable extent. 2022 Only One Earth Sweden
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 Ans. (c) : Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is
4. National Parks and located in Bihar. The Gangetic river dolphins can only
Wildlife Sanctuaries live in fresh water, are blind and catch their pricy in
unique manner, using ultrasonic sound waves.
154. The Tadoba National Park is located in which 160. What was the effect of controlled seasonal
state of India? grazing by sheep in the alpine meadows of the
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Maharashtra Himalayan National Park?
(c) Bihar (d) Rajasthan (a) The National Park provided income and
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-II) livelihood to the local shepherds.
Ans. (b) : Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife (b) It removed older grass and allowed new grass
Santuary both are located in Maharashtra Tadoba to grow.
Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra's oldest National (c) It had no effect because sheep were few and
Park created in 1955. the Park is vast.
155. Which of the following is a famous wildlife (d) It destroyed the ground cover and led to soil
spot, that was established in 1981 in Ladakh, erosion.
and is famous for high population of snow RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-I)
leopards and a wide variety of birds? Ans.(b) : The effect of controlled seasonal grazing by
(a) Pin Valley National Park sheep in the alpine meadow of the Himalayan National
(b) Namdapha National Park Park, it removed older grass and allowed new grass to
(c) Hemis National Park grow.
(d) Nanda Devi National Park
161. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in
RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-III)
which of the following states?
Ans. (c) : Hemis National Park is a famous wildlife (a) Assam (b) Meghalaya
spot, that was established in 1981 in Ladakh and is
famous for high population of snow leopards and a wide (c) Nagaland (d) Mizoram
variety of birds. RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-II)
156. Chandoli National Park is located in which Ans. (a) : Dibru-Saikhowa National park is located in
state? Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It was
(a) Maharashtra (b) Uttar Pradesh designated as a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997 with an
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Kerala area of 765 km2.
RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-II) 162. Dibru Saikhowa, Nameri and Orang National
Ans. (a) : Chandoli National Park is located in the Park are situated in which of the following
Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, and Ratnagiri districts of state?
Maharashtra. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh
the year of 1985. (c) Assam (d) Uttarakhand
157. Identify the state of India in which the RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 03.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Bandipur National Park is located?
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Karnataka (b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Odisha 163. Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary?
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II) (a) Manas (b) Pachmarhi
Ans. (a) : Bandipur National Park is regarded as one of (c) Sundarban (d) Nilgiri
the most beautiful park in India. Located at Western RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-II)
Ghats on the Mysore - Ooty highway in Karnataka. Ans. (a) : In the given option, Manas (Located in
158. An area designated for wildlife in which they Assam) is wildlife sanctuary while rests are National
have unrestricted access to ecosystems and Parks.
natural resources is called a ______. 164. Gir forest, which is famous for the Asiatic lion,
(a) protected area (b) wildlife sanctuary is located in :
(c) biosphere reserve (d) national park (a) Punjab
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-III) (b) Gujarat
Ans.(d) : National parks are the areas that are declared (c) Odisha
by the government to conserve the natural environment. (d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
In a national park the landscape and its flora and fauna
are present in their natural state. The area of national RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
park are designated for wildlife in which they have Ans. (b) : The Gir forest which is famous for Asiatic
unrestricted access to ecosystem and natural resources. Lion is located in Gujarat. The Asiatic Lion or Persian
159. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is Lion is a member of the Panthera leo, a species of leo
located in which of the following states of that today survives in the wild only in India. The lion is
India? falls into endangered category in the IUCN Red List
(a) West Bengal (b) Assam and in Appendix-1 of the CITIES. Asiatic Lions are
(c) Bihar (d) Uttar Pradesh mainly confined to the protected area of Sasan Gir
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III) National Park in Gujarat.
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165. Gir National Park is situated in – Ans. (b) The famous tigress of Ranthambore National
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Chhattisgarh Park in Rajasthan, who died in August 2016, was
(c) Gujarat (d) Rajasthan known as fish. It was a Bengali tigress, brought in the
RRB Group-D, , 30.10.2018 (Shift-III) year 2000 at Ranthambore. The mother of 11 children,
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question. the fish tigress, has been awarded the Lifetime
166. In which Indian state are the threatened Asian Achievement Award and a postage stamp has also been
babbar lions found? issued in her name. It is significant that, a tigress from
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) West Bengal Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, T15 who was
(c) Karnataka (d) Gujarat popular as 'Collarwali' died on January 15, 2022 due to
RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) old age. She was more than 16 years old. She gave birth
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. to 29 cubs and earned the title of "Supermom".
167. Which national park is known for its ‘Asian 174. The Yellowstone National Park is located in:
Lions’? (a) USA (b) Canada
(a) Corbett National Park (c) Spain (d) France
(b) Kanha National Park RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Bandipur National Park Ans. (a) : Yellowstone National Park is an American
(d) Gir National Park
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper) national park located in the western United States,
Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S. and
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. is also widely held to be the first national park in the
168. Which Indian wildlife Sanctuary is the home world.
for Asiatic Lions?
(a) Gir (b) Sariska 175. Marine Gondwana Fossil Park is located in?
(c) Kanha (d) Bandhavgarh (a) Chhattisgarh (b) Rajasthan
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Gujarat
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
169. Which of the following forests is located in the Ans. (a) Marine Gondwana Fossil Park is located in
state of Gujarat? the state of Chhattisgarh. The park has been
(a) Molai forest (b) Kukrail forest developed with the objective of conserving fossils and
(c) Vandalur forest (d) Gir forest endangered flora and fauna. Marine Gondwana Fossil
RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-I) park, also called as Lower Permian Marine bed at
Manendragarh has been declared the National
Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question.
Geological Monument of India by the Geological
170. The Asiatic lion population largely resides in Survey of India for their protection, maintenance,
the protected park area of ……… . promotion and enhancement of geotourism.
(a) Bhitarkanika National Park
(b) Gir National Park 176. Where is Masai Mara National Reserve?
(c) Balphakram National Park (a) Mali (b) Kenya
(d) Anamudi Shola National Park (c) Gabon (d) Zambia
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans.(b) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b) Masai Mara National Reserve is located on
171. In which state are the Bharatpur and the border of Kenya and Tanzania. The Mara River
Ranthambhore National Parks located? flows through its midst in the Masai Mara National
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan Reserve of Kenya where zebras, deer, chinkara,
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat elephants, cheetahs etc. animals are found. This place
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) is famous for African safari. This sanctuary is also
Ans. (b) : Bharatpur and Ranthambhore National Parks known as the country of lions. The whole sanctuary is
are located in Rajasthan. filled with greenery when it rains in Masai Mara.
172. Where is Chandra Prabha Wild Life 177. Where is Yellowstone National Park?
Sanctuary. (a) France (b) United Kingdom
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Arunachal Pradesh (c) USA (d) South Africa
RPF Constable 16.02.2019 (Shift - III) RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary is Ans. (c) Yellowstone National Park is extended in
situated in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradhesh. The Wyoming, USA.
wildlife sanctuary was established in May 1957. Asiatic 178. Which of the following National Park is an
lion were introduced at Chandra Prabha in 1958. UNESCO world's heritage site?
173. The famous tigress of Ranthambore National (a) Periyar national park
Park in Rajasthan, who died in August 2016, (b) Kaziranga national park
was known as ……
(a) Sita (b) Fish (c) Dudhwa national park
(b) Sundari (d) Jhumru (d) Jim corbett national park
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Ans. (b) : Among the given national parks, Kaziranga 183. Where is Orang Tiger reserve located in India?
National park is situated in Assam state of India. It is a (a) Maharashtra (b) Himachal Pradesh
UNESCO world heritage sites of India and known for (c) Assam (d) Telangana
great Indian one horned Rhinoceros. It was inscribed on RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
the world Heritage list in 1985 under natural sites. At Ans. (c) :Orang National Park is located on the
present there are seven natural sites that have been
declared as UNESCO world heritage sites, they are Great northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the
Himalayan National Park, Western Ghats, Nanda Devi Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam, India. It
National Park, Sundarbans National Park, Kaziranga was established as a sanctuary in 1985 and declared a
National Park, Keoladeo National park, and Manas National Park on 13 April 1999. It is also known as
Wildlife sanctuary. Khangchendzonga National Park the mini Kaziranga National Park (IUCN site). The
(KNP), Sikkim has been inscribed as India's first "Mixed park has a rich flora and fauna, including Great
world Heritage site" on UNESCO World Heritage list. Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, pygmy hog,
179. Which of the following is a famous Tiger elephants, wild buffalo and tigers.
Reserve in Assam? 184. Which of the following National Highway
(a) Kaziranga Tiger Reserve passing the Kaziranga National Park is
(b) Sonitpur Tiger Reserve imposing key threat for the wildlife?
(c) Dibrugarh Tiger Reserve (a) NH-37 (b) NH-45
(d) Tinsukia Tiger Reserve (c) NH-30 (d) NH-50
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : Kaziranga Tiger Reserve situated in Assam Ans. (a) : Kajiranga National park is situated in Assam
state of India. and is very famous for its one-horned Rhino. The
National Highway 37 which passes through Kajiranga
180. In which state is the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary national park has become very dangerous for the park.
located?
(a) Kerala (b) Bihar 185. Which national park in India has the
(c) Karnataka (d) Punjab maximum number of rhinos?
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Kanha National Park
Ans. (c) : Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located in (b) Nagarhole National Park
Karnataka at a distance of 38 km from Chikmangalur (c) Kaziranga National Park
town. It boasts of a substantially large number of tiger (d) Keibul Lamjao National Park
populations and was declared in 1998 as the 25th RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
'Project Tiger' of India. Bhadra River passes through Ans. (c) : Kaziranga National Park of Assam is home to
this sanctuary. adult Indian rhinos and also host one of the highest
181. Which of the following matches is density of Tigers in India. Kaziranga hosts two thirds of
INCORRECT? the world's great one horned rhinoceroses. It is notable
(a) Jim corbett national park-Tiger that, there are 3588 one-horned rhino in the world. As
(b) Kaziranga national park-Rhinoceros per survey in 2018, Assam's world-famous reserve put
(c) Little Rann of Kutch-Wild Ass the estimated number at 2413 rhinos.
(d) Kanha national park-Birds FAMOUS NATIONAL PARKS IN INDIA –
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Jim Corbett National Park, Uttrakhand
Ans. (d) : Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Name of National Park Major Attraction Periyar National Park, Kerala
& Sanctuary Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
Kanha National Park Tiger Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
(Madhya Pradesh) Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
Jim Corbett National Park Tiger Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
(Uttarakhand) Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra
Sariska National Park, Rajasthan
Kaziranga National Park One horned rhinoceros
(Assam) Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Eravikulam National Park, Kerala
Little Rann of Kutch Wild Ass (khur)
(Gujarat) Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Manas National Park, Assam
182. The Similipal Biosphere Reserve that promotes
conservation of biodiversity and alternative Hemis National Park, Ladakh
livelihood is located in: Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh
(a) Rajasthan (b) Odisha Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh Silent Valley National Park, Kerala
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 186. Which of the following has been declared as a
Ans. (b) : Simlipal Biosphere Reserve is situated in the Marine National Park by the Government of
northern part of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. It has India for Marine conservation in 1982?
been part of UNESCO World Network of Biosphere (a) Gulf of Kutch (b) Bay of Mahim
since 2009. It was declared as a biosphere reserve by (c) Gulf of Mannar (d) Gulf of Khambhat
GOI in 1994. RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : Marine National Park situated in Gulf of 192. Where is Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Kutch in Jamnagar district of Gujarat is the first (a) Warangal (b) Chandauli
National Park of country lying in marine area. It was (c) Seoni (d) Lakhimpur
declared as Marine National Park by the Government of RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
India in 1982 under the provisions of the Wildlife Ans. (a) : Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the
(Protection) Act, 1972 of India. Warangal region of Telangana. It is spread around Pakhal
187. Government grants 51st Tiger reserve status Lake. Pakhal Lake is a man-made lake. This lake was
for sanctuaries spanning forests of _____. built in 1213 AD by the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh This sanctuary is spread over an area of 260 sq. km.
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu 193. A place where animals are protected in their
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist natural habitat is called a:
Ans. (d) : The Central Government granted for the (a) National park (b) Wildlife Sanctuary
creation of a fifth tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu that will (c) Zoo (d) Biosphere reserve
encompass the Meghamalai and Srivilliputhur Grizzled RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuaries. It will be the 51st Tiger Ans. (b) : A Wildlife Sanctuary in an area where
Sanctuary of India.Now the number of Tiger reserve is animals habitats and their surroundings are protected
53. from any sort of disturbances. The capturing, killing and
188. Where is the Kanha Tiger Reserve? poaching of animals is strictly prohibited in these
(a) Telangana (b) Madhya Pradesh regions. India has about 543 wild life sanctuaries that
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Maharashtra cover an area of 118918 sq. km in total.
RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 194. Where is Mahatma Gandhi Marine National
Ans. (b) : Kanha Tiger Reserve, also called as Kanha Park located?
National Park, is one of the tiger reserves of India and the (a) Lakshadweep Islands
largest national park of Madhya Pradesh. The present-day (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Kanha National Park area is divided into two sanctuaries,
(c) Chandigarh
Hallon and Banjar, of 250 km2 and 300 km2 respectively.
Kanha National Park was created on 1 June 1955 and (d) Daman and Diu
Kanha National Park was declared a reserve forest in RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1879 and revalued as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933 and in Ans. (b) : Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is a
1973 was made the Kanha Tiger Reserve. national park of India near Wandoor on the Andaman
189. Kanha National Park is situated in which Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative
state? district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh and Nicobar Islands. It is situated 29 km away from
Port Blair. Total area of the park is 281.50 Km2.
(c) Rajasthan (d) Uttarakhand Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park was established
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) in the year of 1983. The park is home of birds like
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. white-bellied Sea eagle, parakeets, Andaman teal,
190. Which of the following National Park is not in heron, terns, waders and swifts.
India? 195. The Sundarbans National Park in India is
(a) Anshi National Park adjacent to the Sundarbans Reserve Forest in:
(b) Shandur National Park (a) Myanmar (b) Bangladesh
(c) Dachigam National Park (c) Bhutan (d) Tibet
(d) Balpakram National Park RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : Ans. (b) : The Sundarbans cover 10,000 km2 of land
and water (more than half of it in India, the rest in
National Park Location
Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta. It contains the world's
Shandur National Park Gilgit-Baltistan province, largest area of mangrove forests. A number of rare or
Pakistan endangered species live in the park, including tigers,
Anshi National Park Karnataka aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles. The Sundarban
Dachigam National Park Jammu & Kashmir National Park is a national park, tiger reserve, and
Balpakram National Park Meghalaya biosphere reserve in West Bengal, India. It was declared
191. ________ is the first reserve forest of India. a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.It is part of the
(a) Jim Corbett National Park Sundarbans on the Ganges Delta, and adjacent to the
(b) Gir National Park Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh.
(c) Satpura National Park
196. Where is Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Ranthambore National Park
located ?
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(a) Nagaland (b) Meghalaya
Ans. (c) : Satpura National Park is the first reserve
forest of India. It is located in the Hoshangabad. (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Assam
Madhya Pradesh and another name of this is Satpura RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Tiger Reserve. It was set up in 1981 and it covers Ans. (d) : Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located
almost 524 square km. Satpura tiger reserve is a habitat within the larger Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve,
of 52 species of Mammals. which spreads across the coal-and oil rich districts of
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Upper Assam (Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts). The 202. Which of the following is situated in Jammu
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as the and Kashmir ?
Jeypore Rainforest. Dehing Patkai was declared a (a) Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
wildlife Sanctuary in 2004. It is significant that, Dehing (b) Jaldapara National Park
is the name of the river that flows through Jeypore (c) Dachigam National Park
Rainforest and Patkai is the hill at the foot of which the (d) Balpakram National Park
Sancturary lies. RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
197. 'Hangul' (Kashmiri reindeer) is found in which Ans. (c)
wildlife Sanctuary/National park ? National Park/ Wildlife Location
(a) Dachigam Sanctuary Sanctuary
(b) Kanha National Park Dachigam National Park Jammu & Kashmir
(c) Mudumalai Sanctuary Jaldapara National Park West Bengal
(d) Dudhwa National Park Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary Telangana
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Balpakram National Park Meghalaya
Ans. (a) : The Hangul also known as the Kashmiri stag 203. Jim Corbett National Park is situated in ?
is found in the Dachigam National Park in Jammu & (a) Gujarat (b) Uttarakhand
Kashmir. Dachigam National Park is located 22 km (c) Karnataka (d) Rajasthan
from Srinagar. It is notable that Dachigam was initially RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
established to ensure the supply of clean drinking water Ans. (b) : Jim Corbett National Park is in the Ramnagar
district of Uttarakhand state. The first national park in
to Srinagar city. The Park has been a protected area India, it was established in 1936. The park was the first
since 1910 and it was declared as a national park in to come under the Project Tiger initiative.
1981. The park is best known as the home of the 304. The Silent Valley National Park is a beautiful
hangul, or Kashmiri stag. representation of the last remaining rainforest
198. Which of the following species is also called of
Kashmiri deer? (a) Kerala (b) Manipur
(a) Hangul (b) Reindeer (c) Sikkim (d) Meghalaya
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Sanghai (d) Cheetal Ans. (a) : The Silent Valley National Park is a beautiful
RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) representation of the last remaining rainforest of Kerala.
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. It is located in the Nilgiri hills of Palakkad district.The
Silent Valley was declared as National Park in 1984.
199. Dachigam National Park is located in –
(a) Kerala (b) Jammu Kashmir 305. The Nagarhole National Park is located in the
state of:
(c) Sikkim (d) Uttarakhand (a) Karnataka (b) Odisha
RRB Group-D , 16.10.2018 (Shift-II) (c) Gujarat (d) Kerala
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
200. In which state is the Mudumalai National Park Ans. (a) : Nagarhole National Park is situated in
located? foothills of Western Ghats and extends to the
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Gujarat Brahmagiri ranges and also extends to Kerala in south.
Mainly, it extends in Kodagu and Mysore district of
(c) Maharashtra (d) Andhra Pradesh Karnataka. It is also known as Rajeev Gandhi National
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Park. In 1999, it was announced as 37th Tiger reserve of
Ans. (a) : Mudumalai National Park is situated in Tamil India. It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Nadu. It's also a wildlife sanctuary and a tiger reserve. It 306. In which state is the Nanda Devi National Park
also shares border with Kerala and Karnataka. This located ?
national park is home to serveral endangered species (a) Uttarakhand (b) Uttar Pradesh
including Indian Elephants, Bengal Tiger, Gaur and (c) Bihar (d) Madhya Pradesh
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Indian Leopard.
Ans. (a) : Established in 1982, Nanda Devi National
201. Valmiki National Park is located in : Park or Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is situated
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Madhya Pradesh around the peak of Nanda Devi in the state of
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Bihar Uttarakhand in Northern India. It was declared as
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. This park
lies at an elevation of more than 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
Ans. (d) : Valmiki National Park is a tiger reserve in the above mean sea level.
West Champaran district of Bihar, India. It is situated 307. Nanda Devi National Park is located in
on the India - Nepal Border on the banks of River Chamoli district of the state of ______.
Gandak. (a) Sikkim (b) Uttarakhand
The Park is divided in two sections – (c) Jammu Kashmir (d) Himachal Pradesh
* The Wild Life Sanctuary covering an area of 545 km2. RRB Group-D, 22.09.2018 (Shift-II)
* The National Park covering an area around 335 km2. Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.

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308. Which state of India is the Nanda Devi 314. Rajaji National Park is situated in –
National Park is situated? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Uttarakhand
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Karnataka (d) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Sikkim RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2016 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Ans. (b) Rajaji National Park is an Indian national
Ans. (a) See the explanation of the above question. park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks,
309. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is near the foothills of the Himalayas. The park is spread
located in Goa? over an area of 820 km2 around three districts
(a) Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri
(b) Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary Garhwal. In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries in the
(c) Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary area namely, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries
(d) Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary were merged into one.
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is 315. Where is Rajaji National Park located?
located in the town of Mollem. It is the largest of Goa’s (a) Punjab (b) Uttar Pradesh
four protected wildlife areas, and contains within it The (c) Bihar (d) Uttarakhand
Mollem National Park. It contains several important RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
temples dating to the Kadambas of Goa, and home to Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
waterfalls, such as Dudhsagar Falls and Tambdi Falls.
310. Where are one-horned rhinoceros is found in 316. Valley of Flowers National Park’ is situated in
India? which state?
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Meghalaya (a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Bihar (d) Assam (c) Jammu Kashmir (d) Assam
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 12.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Ans. (d) : The Indian state of Assam is home to the Ans. (a) Valley of Flowers National Park is located in
largest population of greater-one horned rhinos, with North Chamoli district, Uttarakhand and is known for
more than 90% in Kaziranga National Park. It was its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety
declared as a National Park in 1974. It has been of flora. This richly diverse area is also home to rare
declared as a tiger reserve since 2006. It has a total and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black
tiger reserve area of 1,030 sq km with a core area of
430 sq. km. It was declared a UNESCO World bear, snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, red fox
Heritage Site in 1985. It is recognized as an Important and blue sheep.
Bird Area by Bird Life International. Kaziranga is 317. Valley of Flowers National Park’ is situated in
known for its 'big four' species— which state?
Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water (a) Varanasi (b) Uttarakhand
buffalo. (c) Jammu Kashmir (d) Ooty
311. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is situated RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 04.04.2016 (Shift-II)
in
(a) Maharashtra (b) Rajasthan Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
(c) Bihar (d) Mizoram 318. Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Nation Park, located in the Western Himalayas
Ans. (b) : Keoladeo Ghana National Park, is situated in in the state of .......
eastern Rajasthan the Home of Rare Siberian Cranes. It (a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Uttarakhand
is also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Sikkim
Ghana Bird Sanctuary. It was included in World RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-I)
Heritage Site under the World Heritage Convention in
1985 by UNESCO. Keoladeo was declared a bird Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
sanctuary in 1971 and later the Bird Sanctuary was 319. Valley Of Flowers National Park is situated in
declared as a National Park in 1981. the .....…. Himalayas region of India.
312. Which sanctuary was formerly known as (a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary? (c) Sikkim (d) Arunachal Pradseh
(a) Samaspur Bird Sanctuary RRB Group-D, , 12.11.2018 (Shift-I)
(b) Mayani Bird Sanctuary
(c) Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
(d) Keoladeo National Park 320. In which Indian state the Arabithittu wildlife
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) animal park located?
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala
313. Rare Siberian cranes used to come regularly to (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Karnataka
…..... a global heritage site. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 18.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(a) Kanha National Park Ans. (d) The Arabithittu wildlife animal park is
(b) Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary located in Mysore District at Hunsur Taluk of
(c) Keoladeo National Park Karnataka State. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary
(d) Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary on 30th April 1985. This animal park or sanctuary is
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.04.2016 (Shift-III) home to leopard, fox, spotted deer, wildpig,
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question. porcupine, hare and common mongoose.
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321. In which of these states are Indian elephants 327. Which of the following is the largest tiger
not found? reserve park of India?
(a) Assam (b) Karnataka (a) Mayurbhanj Reserve, Odisha
(c) Kerala (d) Jharkhand (b) Gir Forest, Gujarat
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve,
Ans. (*) Elephants are found in all the states of India Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
except Goa, Rajasthan and Gujarat state. (d) Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar
322. Which place was included as the 49th tiger Pradesh
reserve area of India in February 2016? RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-II)
(a) Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
(b) Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand
(c) Bor Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra 328. Corbett National Park is –
(d) Orang Tiger Reserve, Assam (a) Bihar (b) Madhya Pradesh
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) (c) Uttarakhand (d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans. (d) Orang Tiger Reserve in Assam is the 49th RRB Group-D , 22.09.2018 (Shift-II)
tiger reserve area in India and Kamlang Tiger Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.
Reserve area in Arunachal Pradesh is the 50 th. It is 329. Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in –
significant that Ranipur Tiger Reserve is the 53 rd (a) Delhi (b) Uttarakhand
Tiger Reserve in India. Ramgarh Vishdhari
Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan) is the 52 nd Tiger (c) Punjab (d) Himachal Pradesh
Reserve in India. RRB Group-D, 30.10.2018 (Shift-III)
323. Which one of the following sanctuaries has Ans. (d)
two-thirds of the number of one-horn Wildlife Sanctuary Location
rhinoceros in the world? Chail Wildlife Sanctuary Himachal Pradesh
(a) Bandipur (b) Manas
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary Delhi
(c) Kaziranga (d) Periyar
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22.04.2016 (Shift-III) Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary Uttarakhand
Ans. (c) Kaziranga National Park is a national park Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary Punjab
which is located within two districts in the Kaliabor 330. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is situated in –
subdivision of Nagaon district and the Bokakhat (a) Delhi (b) Maharashtra
subdivision of Golaghat district of Assam. This (c) Rajasthan (d) Karnataka
sanctuary, hosts two-thirds of the world's one-horned RRB Group-D , 24.10.2018 (Shift-I)
rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
324. Kaziranga National park is situated in- Ans. (b)
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu National Park Location
(c) Assam (d) Kerala Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai, Maharashtra
RRB J.E., (14.12.2014, Green Paper) National Zoological Park Delhi
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question. Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan
325. Where is Okhla Bird Sanctuary located? Nagarhole National Park Karnataka
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) NCR area
331. Vansda National Park is situated in –
(c) Haryana (d) Punjab
(a) Assam (b) Uttarakhand
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22.04.2016 (Shift-I)
(c) Gujarat (d) Punjab
Ans. (b) Okhla Bird Sanctuary officially known RRB Group-D, 16.10.20187 (Shift-II)
as Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Sanctuary is a bird
sanctuary at the Okhla barrage over Yamuna River. It Ans. (c)
is situated in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, National Park Location
on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border and known as a Vansda National Park Gujarat
heaven for over 300 bird species, especially
waterbirds. Nameri National Park Assam
326. Which is the largest Tiger Reserve of India? Gangotri National Park Uttarakhand
(a) Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve Bir Bhadson National Park Punjab
(b) Sundarban Tiger Reserve 332. Nandankanan Zoological Park is situated in –
(c) Satpura Tiger Reserve (a) Bihar (b) Odisha
(d) Nagarjuna Sagar- Srisailam tiger Reserve (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Jharkhand
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 11.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB Group-D , 15.11.2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is
the largest tiger reserve in India. After the Ans. (b) Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 437-
reorganization of the Andhra Pradesh, Nagarjuna hectare (1,080-acre) zoo and botanical garden in
Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve lies in both Andhra Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1960, it was
Pradesh and Telangana. The reserve spreads over five opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo
districts, Kurnool District, Prakasam District, Guntur in India to join World Association of Zoos and
District, Nalgonda District and Mahbubnagar district. Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It is the first zoo in
The total area of the tiger reserve is 3721 km2. India with a white tiger safari.
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333. Where is the Ghudkhar Wildlife Sanctuary 338. Where is the Manjira Crocodile Wildlife
Located? Sanctuary located?
(a) Gujarat (b) Goa (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Odisha
(c) Odisha (d) Maharashtra (c) Telangana (d) Kerala
RRB Group-D , 05.11.2018 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D, 31.10.2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a) Ans. (c) Manjira Crocodile Wildlife Sanctuary is
located in Medak District of Telangana. It is located
Wildlife Sanctuary Location 50 km northwest from Hyderabad. The sanctuary
Ghudkhar or Wild Ass Sanctuary Gujarat follows the course of river Manjira for 36 km. Today
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Goa more than 70 species of birds are spotted here and is
home for the vulnerable species mugger crocodile.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Odisha
339. Sultanpur National Park is situated in –
Koyna Wildlife Sancturay Maharashtra (a) Punjab (b) Haryana
334. Clouded Leopard National Park is situated at – (c) Delhi (d) Rajasthan
(a) Tripura (b) Himachal Pradesh RRB Group-D, 16.10.2018 (Shift-III)
(c) Odisha (d) Jammu Kashmir Ans. (b) Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a very popular
RRB Group-D , 16.11.2018 (Shift-I) national park of India, located in Sultanpur village,
Ans. (a) Farukhnagar, Gurugram district in Haryana.
National Park Location 340. Periyar Tiger reserved Area is situated in –
Clouded Leopard National Park Tripura (a) Kerala (b) Assam
(c) Kolkata (d) West Bengal
Great Himalayan National Park Himachal Pradesh
RRB Group-D, 15.10.2018 (Shift-I)
Bhitarkanika National Park Odisha Ans. (a) Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Hemis National Park Ladakh (PNP) is a reserved area located in the districts of
335. Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in – Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. It is notable as
(a) Jharkhand (b) Telangana an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.
(c) Bihar (d) Odisha 341. Periyar National Park is situated in –
RRB Group-D, , 01.11.2018 (Shift-II) (a) Karnataka (b) Kerala
Ans. (d) Similipal National Park is a national park and (c) Goa (d) Tamil Nadu
a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district, Indian state RRB Group-D, 16.10.2018 (Shift-III)
of Odisha, covering 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mile). This Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, 342. Sundarbans is home of –
and chausingha. This reserved area is part of the (a) Wild Bull (b) Royal Bengal Tiger
UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (c) Tiger (d) Chital
since 2009. RRB Group-D, 26.09.2018 (Shift-III)
336. Desert National Park is situated in – Ans. (b) Sundarbans: is home to the Royal Bengal
(a) Assam (b) Gujarat Tiger. Sundarban is so named after one of the
(c) Rajasthan (d) Kerala mangrove trees, namely Sundari. The Sundarbans
RRB Group-D, 02.11.2018 (Shift-II) covers almost ten thousand square kilometer area,
most of which is situated in Bangladesh and the other
Ans. (c) Desert National Park is situated in the
in India.
west Indian state of Rajasthan near the district
of Jaisalmer and Badmer. This is one of the largest 343. How many National Parks are there in Madhya
national parks, covering an area of 3162 km². Pradesh?
(a) 6 (b) 10
337. How many national parks are there in (c) 8 (d) 4
Uttarakhand?
RRB Group-D, 02.11.2018 (Shift-I)
(a) 4 (b) 8
Ans. (b) According to Forest Department, Madhya
(c) 10 (d) 6 Pradesh, there are total 10 national park, 25 Wildlife
RRB Group-D, 02.11.2018 (Shift-II) Sanctuaries and 6 Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh
Ans. (d) There are 6 National Parks, 7 Sanctuaries, 4 (till 2018). At present, Madhya Pradesh has the
Conservation Reserve and 1 Biosphere Reserve in highest number of national parks i.e. 12, in India. The
Uttarakhand. Total number of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Madhya
National Park Establishment Pradesh is 29. Madhya Pradesh, the land of bio
diversity is one of the most exciting wildlife
Year
destinations in India.
Jim Corbett National Park 1936 344. Which state of India has the maximum number
Govind National Park 1990 of National parks?
Valley of Flowers National Park 1982 (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Punjab
Rajaji National Park 1983 (c) Tripura (d) Tamil Nadu
Gangotri National Park 1989 RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
Nanda Devi National Park 1982 Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
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 350. Which of the following materials are NOT
5. Pollution biodegradable?
(a) A woolen blanker and a jute rope
345. Why is carbon monoxide an air pollutant? (b) A leather belt and a canvas shoe
(a) Because it can kills RBCs (c) Glass dish and plastic covers
(b) Because it is converted into carbon dioxide (d) A cardboard box and a paper bag
(c) Because it reduces oxygen carrying capacity RRB Group-D– 26/09/2022 (Shift-II)
of blood
(d) Because it is present in vehicle exhaust Ans.(c) : Glass dish and plastic covers are not
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-I) biodegradable. Glass making process involves high
temperatures and during this process, the raw material
Ans. (c) : Carbon monoxide is an air pollutant because
it reduces oxygen carrying capacity of blood. undergoes a chemical transformation which renders the
Carbon monoxide can cause harmful health effects by product non-biodegradable.
reducing oxygen delivery to the body's organs and 351. In which year Namami Gange Programme
tissues. which is an Integrated Conservation Mission
346. What is the environmental loss if many trees approved as a Flagship Programme by the
are cut in a forest to get wood? Union Government?
(a) It will lead to soil erosion and degradation. (a) 2016 (b) 2014
(b) It will let in more sunlight to let smaller (c) 2015 (d) 2013
plants to grow. RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(c) It will provide open space for other trees to Ans.(b) : In 2014 Namami Gange Programme is an
grow. Integrated Conservation Mission approved as flagship
(d) It will give livelihood to many poor people. Programme by the Union Government.
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-I) 352. Which of the following is a naturally occurring
Ans. (a) : If many trees are cut in a forest, it will lead source of air pollution?
to soil erosion and degradation. (a) Volcanic eruptions
347. Which of the following groups of organism help (b) Automobile exhausts
in keeping the environment clean? (c) Power plants
(a) Bacteria and Fungi (d) Burning firewood
(b) Algae and Protozoa RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-II)
(c) Protozoa and Lichens
Ans. (a) : Among the given options, automobile
(d) Algae and Lichens
exhausts, power plants and burning firewood are
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I) examples of anthropogenic air pollution. Volcanic
Ans. (a) : Bacteria and Fungi are considered as eruption is the natural source of air pollution and
decomposers. These micro-organisms are helpful in usually occurs due to tectonic activities. Volcanic
decomposition of organic matter. They digest the dead eruption are also the natural source of nanoparticles on
tissues by the help of enzymes and return the nutrients the earth. These are also known as "safety valve" of
to the soil. earth as they release the pressure and excess energy
348. Soil degradation is one of the major inside the earth.
environmental problems being faced these 353. Pesticides, though non-biodegradable, are both
days. A wide range of techniques to conserve
soil are mentioned below. Select the beneficial and harmful for agriculture. Select
INCORRECT option. the incorrect option regarding pesticides.
(a) Crop rotation (b) Planting trees (a) They reduce plant growth
(c) Terrace farming (d) Overgrazing (b) They reduce chlorophyll content of the plant
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III) and hence affect photosynthesis
Ans. (d) : Overgrazing is harmful for the soil, as it (c) They alter nitrogen metabolism, so less
promotes degradation of the soil. Due to overgrazing protein content in plants
grass disappears completely from the land surface and (d) They are used to control weeds, pests and
therefore soil becomes susceptible to degradation by plant diseases
flow of water and wind. RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II)
349. Full form of POPs is- Ans. (d) : Pesticides are non bio-degradable used to
(a) Persistent Organic Pesticides control weeds, pests and different types of plant
(b) Permanent Organic Pesticides diseases. Fungicides, herbicides and insecticides are
(c) Persistent Oxidizing Pollutants different types of pesticides. Examples of synthetic
chemical pesticides are Acephate, Boric acid, DDT etc.
(d) Persistent Organic Pollutants
354. Litmus is an natural acid-base indicator which
R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I)
is extracted from:
Ans. (d) : The full form of POP is Persistent Organic
(a) rose petals (b) turmeric
Pollutants. POPs are toxic chemicals that adversely
affect human health and the environment around the (c) lemon grass (d) Lichen
world. RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (d) : Litmus is a purple coloured solution of 360. The primary cause of acid rain around the
different dyes which are naturally obtained from world is
lichens. (a) Ozone (b) Sulphur dioxide
355. Which of the following results does not occur (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Carbon monoxide
due to burning of fossil fuels? RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning)
(a) Smog formation Ans. (b) : Sulphur dioxide is the primary cause of acid
(b) Forms Nitrogen and sulfur oxides rain around the world.
(c) Acid rain 361. Smog is a combination of–
(d) The reduction of ozone level in the upper (a) Air and water vapour
layer of the atmosphere (b) Smoke and fog
RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-I) (c) Fire and water
(d) Water and Smoke
Ans. (d) : Burning of fossil fuel leads to smog RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
formation, acid rain and formation of nitrogen and
sulphur oxides. Where as it does NOT lead to the Ans. (b) Smog is a combination of Smoke and fog.
Smog typically exists in urban areas. Smog is a forms of
reduction of ozone level in the upper layer of the air pollution.
atmosphere.
362. Taj Mahal is said to be suffering from "Marble
356. Mining causes pollution because of the large Cancer". What is Marble Cancer?
amount of: (a) Brown Carbon
(a) sludge (b) slag (b) Large number of Fungi in Taj Mahal marbles
(c) ore (d) slurry (c) Acidic rain which corrode marble
RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-II) (d) All of the options
Ans. (b) : Mining causes environmental pollution RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
because of the large amount of slag which is discarded Ans. (c) The acids (Sulphuric or nitric acid) present in
for every tonne of the metal extracted. the acid rain react with the marble of monument and
357. Which of the following is a nonpoint source of corrode it slowly. The slow corrosion of marble of a
water pollution? monument by acid rain is known as marble cancer.
(a) Factories 363. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent
(b) Urban and suburban lands Organic Pollutants (POPs) was signed in the
(c) All of the options year–
(a) 1998 (b) 2001
(d) Sewage treatment plants
(c) 1999 (d) 2000
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift
Ans. (b) : Among the following, factories and sewage Ans : (b) The Stockholm Convention on Persistent
treatment plants are major sources of water pollution, Organic Pollutants is an international environment
while urban and suburban lands may not be considered treaty. It was signed on 22 May 2001 in Stockholm and
as major source of water pollution. Urban and suburban effective from 17 May 2004. It aims to eliminate or
lands is a nonpoint source of water pollution. restrict the production and use of persistent organic
358. By burning of fossil fuels, _____ is/are pollutants.
produced which cause(s) air pollution. 364. Global atmospheric temperatures are likely to
(a) Lots of unwanted noise be increased due to-
(b) Excessive light (a) Sound pollution
(c) Heat (b) Burning of fossil fuels
(d) Smoke and fly ash (c) Soil erosion
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) (d) Water pollution
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Ans. (d) : Burning of fossil fuels leads to genesis of
smoke and fly ash which further lead to cause air Ans. (b) : As the burning of fossil fuels brings the oxides
pollution. of sulphur and nitrogen in air. It increases the temperature
of earth ultimately leading to global warming.
359. Which of the following statements is 365. Recently, the Government of India has
CORRECT about BOD? proposed to levy"Green Tax" tax on vehicles
(a) Usually less than COD older than ......... years:
(b) A measure of the organic matter present in (a) 6 (b) 15
waste water (c) 8 (d) 10
(c) Biochemical oxygen demand RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) All of the options Ans. (c) : Recently, the Central Government
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) announced its plan to impose a green tax on older
vehicles in a move to disincentive the use of polluting
Ans. (d) : All three option given in the question are vehicles and to curb pollution in the country. Transport
correct about BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand). vehicles older than 8 years could be charged green tax
Water pollution by organic wastes is measured in terms at the time of renewal of fitness certificate, at the rate of
of BOD. 10 to 25% of road tax.
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366. Disinfection of potable water is used to remove- (a) P-2,Q-1, R-4,S-3
(a) Foul smell (b) Bacteria (b) P-1,Q-2, R-4, S-3
(c) Turbidity (d) Color (c) P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-3
RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper) (d) P-1, Q-3,R-2, S-4
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Ans. (b) Disinfection of potable water is done to
remove bacteria Bleaching powder is a light yellow Ans. (a) The correct match is –
powder, used in purifying drinking water as a (P) Water pollution (2) Biological matter..
bacterial antidote. (Q) Air Pollution (1) Combustion of fossil fuels
367. Gas emitted as a result of fuel combustion in (R) Noise Pollution (4) High Decibels
conventional rockets has an emission rate of – (S) Soil Pollution (3) Animal pests
(a) 3500m/s (b) 3000m/s 372. The National Green Tribunal has banned the
(c) 2000m/s (d) 4000m/s sale of diesel vehicles in Delhi because of the
cheap Diesel exhaust smoke. Lung cancer is
RRB Group-D, , 16.11.2018 (Shift-III) caused by ..............–
Ans. (d) fuel combustion in conventional rockets has (a) Corpuscles (b) Nitrogen gas
an emission rate of gas 4000m/s.
(c) Nitrogen Oxide (d) Carcinogens
368. Which of the following is NOT an RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22.04.2016 (Shift-III)
environmental concern?
(a) Growing pollution levels Ans. (c) The National Green Tribunal has banned the
(b) Global warming sale of diesel vehicles in Delhi because the smoke
(c) Increasing consumption and use of plastics emanating from diesel driven vehicles has three times
(d) Raising ozone layer more nitrogen oxides than petrol powered vehicles
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist and many more pollutants. The amount of nitrogen
oxides in the capital is increasing continuously. Such
Ans. (d) : Raising ozone layer is not an environmental pollution is not only harming the nature but also
concern. The ozone layer acts as a natural filter, increasing the risk of lung cancer and other diseases
absorbing most of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Air for the people.
pollution, global warming, increasing consumption and
use of plastics, poor management of waste, growing 373. Soil pollutants which affect the food chain and
water scarcity, falling ground water tables, water food web by killing micro organisms and plants
are called….
pollution, preservation and quality of forests, biodiversity
loss and land/soil degradation are some of the major (a) Pathogens (b) Nitrogen
environmental issues in India and the world today. (c) Pesticides (d) Agriculture waste
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369. Which of the following is NOT an
environmental concern? Ans. (c) Pesticides are substances that are meant to
(a) Increasing consumption and use of plastics control pests, including weeds. The term pesticide
includes herbicide, insecticides nematicide, molluscicide,
(b) Global warming piscicide, avicide, rodenticide, bactericide, insect
(c) Growing pollution levels repellent, animal repellent, antimicrobial, and fungicide.
(d) Raising ozone layer 374. Which of the following does not belong to
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist short-lived climate pollutants?
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. (a) Methane (b) Ammonia
370. Which of the following is true about the acid (c) Hydroflourocarbons (d) Black Carbon
rain? RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) When acid rain flows in rivers, it increases Ans. (b) : Short-lived climate pollutants are the
the pH value of the water. powerful climate forcers that remain in the atmosphere
(b) pH value of acid rain is 6.5. for a much shorter period of time than carbon dioxide
(c) When acid rain flows in rivers, it decreases (CO2), yet their potential to warm the atmosphere can
the pH value of the water. be many times greater. The short-lived climate
(d) The pH value of acid rain is more than 5.6. pollutants black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone,
RRB Group-D, 12.12.2018 (Shift-III) and hydrofluorocarbons are the most important
contributors to the man-made global greenhouse effect
Ans. (c) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides present after carbon dioxide, responsible for up to 45% of
in the atmosphere react with rainwater to form nitric current global warming. So, Ammonia does not belong
acid and sulphuric acid and when it falls on the to short-lived climate pollutant.
ground with rain water, it is called acid rain. The pH
375. When did the Chernobyl nuclear accident
value of acid rain is less than 5.6. It decreases the pH
occured?
of the river water.
(a) 1982 (b) 1990
371. Match the column X with Column Y – (c) 1986 (d) 1984
Column X Column Y RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II)
(P) water pollution (1) Combustion of fossil Ans : (c) The Chernobyl disaster was caused by a
fuels nuclear accident that happened on 26 April 1986 at the
(Q) Air pollution (2) Biological matter. Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukrain (then USSR).
(R) Noise pollution (3) Animal pests. It was the result of a flawed reactor design that was
(S) Soil pollution (4) High decibels operated with inadequately trained personnel.
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376. When did the Bhopal gas tragedy happened? (a) October 2015 (b) September 2014
(a) 1984 (b) 1980 (c) October 2014 (d) September 2015
(c) 1981 (d) 1983 RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB JE - 31/05/2019 (Shift-III) Ans. (c) : National Air Quality Index was set up on 17
Ans. (a) Bhopal gas tragedy occurred on the night of October, 2014. AQI has been developed for eight
December 2, 1984, chemical, methyl isocyanate (MIC) pollutants viz. PM2.5, PM10, Ammonia, Lead, Nitrogen
split out from Union Carbide India Ltd's pesticide oxides, Sulfur dioxide, Ozone, and Carbon monoxide.
factory turned the city of Bhopal into a colossal gas AQI value of 50 represents good air quality, while an
chamber. Over 3000 people were killed and more than AQI value over 300 represents air quality so hazardous
five lakh people were affected due to the toxic gas leak. that everyone may experience serious effects. There are
It was India's first major industrial disaster. 6 categories under this index. Each class has a different
377. Which gas leaked during the Bhopal tragedy? color code in which green for good (0–50), marsupial
(a) Methyl Isocyanate for satisfactory (51–100), yellow for common pollution
(b) Sodium Isothiocyanate (101–200), orange for poor (201–300) , Red for very
(c) potassium Isothiocyanate poor (301–400) and dark red for severe (401–500).
(d) ethyl Isocyanate
382. The National Air Quality Index has been
RRB J.E. 24.12.2019 (Shift-IV)
determined on the basis of ............ density of
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. pollutants.
378. Bhopal gas tragedy occurred due to which of (a) 5 (b) 6
the following gas leaks?
(c) 7 (d) 8
(a) chlorofluorocarbon (b) methyl isocyanate
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(c) sulfate dioxide (d) stibine
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. 383. What is AQI?
379. Which is NOT correct in the context of (a) Airport Quality Index
environmental accidents and their locations? (b) Air Quality Index
(a) Nuclear Power Plant explosion– Chernobyl (c) Army Quality Index
(b) Italian dioxin crisis–Seveso (d) Air Quality Impact
(c) Union Carbide Gas Leak– Bhopal RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) Three Mile Island nuclear disaster–Tokyo
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) AQI (Air Quality Index) is an index for
reporting daily air quality. It tells how clean or
Ans. (d)
unhealthy your air is, and what associated health
Environmental Location Year effects might be a concern. The AQI is calculated for
Accidents four major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air
Nuclear Power Plant Chernobyl, USSR 1986 Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon
Explosion monoxide, and sulfur dioxide.
Italian Dioxin Crisis Seveso , Italy 1976
Union Carbide Gas Bhopal, India 1984 384. Acid rains occurs when the atmosphere is
Leak heavily polluted with :
Three Mile Island Pennsylvania, USA 1979 (a) SO2 and NO2 (b) NH3 and SO3
nuclear disaster (c) CO and CO2 (d) smoke particles
380. Since 2011 the Supreme Court banned the RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
manufacture, sale and use of which pesticide Ans. (a) : Acid rain occurs when the atmosphere is
that causes hazardous effects to human life as heavily polluted with Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen
well as the environment? Oxides (NOx). These gases are emitted into the atmosphere
(a) Chlorpyrifos (b) Chlothianidin and transported by wind and air currents.
(c) Endosulfan (d) Malathion 385. In the atmosphere, the presence of which of the
RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist following gases causes acid rain?
Ans. (c) : Endosulfan is an organochlorine insecticide (a) Nitrogen and oxygen
which was first introduced in 1950s is commonly (b) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide
known by its trade name Thiodan. The Supreme Court (c) Carbon dioxide and carbonmono oxide
in India has banned the manufacture, sale, use and (d) Ozone and argon
export of endusulfan through out the country citing its RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
harmful health effect in 2015. Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
It is listed under both Rotterdam convention on the prior
informed Consent and the Stockholm Convention on 386. In which year did the Government of India
Persistent Organic Pollutant. pass the water (prevention and control of
381. Under the Clean India Mission, the Air Quality pollution) Act to protect over water resources?
Index is a major initiative. When was it (a) 1976 (b) 1975
launched by the Ministry of Environment, (c) 1973 (d) 1974
Forest and Climate Change ? RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : The Water (Prevention and Control of 391. Which of the following is not a cause of water
Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 to provide for pollution?
prevention & control of water pollution and for the (a) Bacteria
maintaining or restoring of wholesome of water in the (b) Abiotic chemicals
country. Other than this, Environment Protection Act (c) Leakage of oils from industry
was enacted in 1986. Wildlife Protection Act was (d) Vehicles loud voice
enacted in 1972. Air Prevention & Control of Pollution RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
Act was enacted in 1981. Ans. (d) Vehicles loud voice causes noise pollution
387. What is the standard noise level proposed by but not water pollution. Water pollution occurs when
the Central Board for Pollution Control for harmful substances such as chemicals and micro
residential areas during the night ? organisms contaminate a stream, river lake, ocean or
(a) 35db (b) 65db other water body degrading water quality and
(c) 45db (d) 25db rendering it toxic to humans or the environment.
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 392. Biochemical Oxygen Demand measures which
Ans. (c) : The Central Board for Pollution Control of the following?
(CPCB) has laid down the permissible noise levels in (a) Oxygen used during oxidation of
India for different areas. Noise pollution rules have biomaterials.
defined the acceptable level of noise in different (b) Particles dissolved in water.
zones for both daytime and night time. (c) Particles dissolved in air.
• In industrial areas, the permissible limit is 75 dB (d) Noise level in air.
for daytime and 70 dB at night. RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
• In commercial areas, it is 65 dB and 55 dB, while Ans. (a) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the
in residential areas it is 55 dB and 45 dB during amount of oxygen used during oxidation of
daytime and night respectively. biomaterials. In general, water quality is determined
388. The natural aging of a lake by nutrient on the basis of bio-oxygen demand, chemical oxygen
demand, and dissolved oxygen. The amount of
enrichment of its water is termed as:
oxygen required for metabolic activity in micro
(a) Extraction (b) Denutriphication organisms in 5 days to one liter of water at normal
(c) Eutrophication (d) Nutriphication temperature is called biological oxygen demand.
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Salmonella is a bacteria responsible for typhoid fever
Ans. (c) : Eutrophication is the natural aging of a lake and it is produced in dirty turbid water etc.
by nutrient enrichment of its water. Eutrophication is 393. Biological Oxygen demand (BOD) in river
the process by which an entire body of water, or parts water:
of it, becomes progressively enriched with minerals (a) There is no change when algae bloom occurs.
and nutrients. It is caused due to increase in the (b) Has no relation with oxygen concentration in
concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant water.
nutrients in an aging aquatic ecosystem such as a lake. (c) Provides measurement of the presence of
The productivity or fertility of such an ecosystem Salmonella in water.
naturally increases as the amount of organic material (d) Increases when the sewage water is mixed in
that can be broken down into nutrients increases. the river water.
389. Which of the following gas is not related to acid RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
rain? Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.
(a) NO (b) NH3 394. With respect to water pollution, BOD means –
(c) SO2 (d) NO2 (a) Biochemical dilution
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Biochemical oxygen demand
Ans. (b) : Sulphur dioxide (SO2); Nitrogen Oxide (NO), (c) Bio – organic solutes
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is related with acid rain while (d) Basic bio- organic solute
Ammonia (NH3) is not related with acid rain. It is RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
significant that, Ammonia is a key component of the Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
nitrogen cycle. Chlorine and Flourine etc in the
atmosphere leads to formation of HCl, H2SO4, HNO3 395. Biochemical Oxygen Demand for safe drinking
etc which make the rain water acidic. When such water should be –
precipitation occurs it is known as acid rain. It is (a) Zero (b) 50 ppm
harmful for the vegetation and architectures. (c) 100 ppm (d) 200 ppm
390. Which one of the following contains CFC? RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Red Paper)
(a) Wall Paints (b) Aerated drinks Ans. (a) Biochemical oxygen demand for safe
(c) Varnish (d) Refrigerants drinking water should ideally be zero, but in practice
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist this is not possible. The BOD of commercially potable
Ans. (d) : Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the gases water is considered to be 3 to 5 PPM.
used for various purpose including solvents, refrigerants 396. The amount of dissolved oxygen in drinking
and aerosol sprays. CFCs are the organic chemicals that water is-
contain Carbon, Chlorine and Fluorine. CFCs have been (a) <6 µg/l (b) >6 µg/l
banned since 1996 because they damage the earth's (c) <6 mg/l (d) >6 mg/l
Ozone layer. RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-08, Green Paper)
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 Ans. (d) The pH of drinking water is 6.5 to 8.5 mg/l. 403. What is the pH value of acid rain?
The amount of dissolved oxygen in drinking water (a) 5.5 or less (b) 12.5 or more
contains 6mg/l or more than this. (c) 10.5 or more (d) 8.5 or more
397. Nowadays, buses in Delhi, to reduce air RRB NTPC Stage-Ist,, 27.04.20167 (Shift-I)
pollution – Ans. (a) We are aware that normally rain water has a
(a) Runs on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). pH of 5.6 due to the presence of H+ ions formed by
(b) Runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) the reaction of rain water with carbondioxide present
(c) Runs on compressed Lead Gas (CLG). in the atmosphere. When the pH of the rain water
(d) Runs on High speed Lead free diesel. drops below 5.6, if it is called acid rain.
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Set-02, Green Paper) 404. The amount of SO gas (limit) in healthy air by
Ans. (b) To reduce air pollution in Delhi, buses runs the government goes to 50. That unit is fixed.
on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Chemically: Its measurement unit is –
CNG is made by compressing natural gas (which is (a) g/cc (b) mg/liter
mainly composed of methane, CH4), to less than 1 (c) mg/m3 (d) u g/ m2
percent of the volume it occupies at standard RRB SSE (21.12.2014 Set-08, Green Paper)
atmospheric pressure. It is stored and distributed in Ans. (c) The amount of SO gas (limit) in healthy air
hard containers at a pressure of 20–25 MPa (2,900– by the government goes to 50. That unit is fixed. Its
3,600 psi), usually in cylindrical or spherical shapes. measurement unit is mg/m3.
398. Which of the following is the main cause of 405. Fluoride pollution mainly affects –
water pollution? (a) Teeth (b) Kidney
(a) Smoke (b) Industrial waste (c) Brain (d) Heart
(c) Ammonia (d) Washing powder RRB J.E. (14.12.2014 Set-02, Red Paper)
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Set-02, Red Paper) Ans. (a) Fluoride pollution mainly affects teeth.
Ans. (b) The main cause of water pollution is Ingestion of excess fluoride, most commonly in
industrial waste. Industry is a huge source of water drinking-water, can cause fluorosis which affects the
teeth and bones. Moderate amounts lead to dental
pollution, it produces pollutants that are extremely effects, but long-term ingestion of large amounts can
harmful to people and the environment. Many lead to potentially severe skeletal problems.
industrial facilities use freshwater to carry away waste
from the plant to rivers, lakes and oceans. 406. Soil erosion can be prevented by –
(a) By Grazing
399. The main cause of acid rain is – (b) Deep plowing
(a) SO2 (b) NH2 (c) planting trees
(c) CH4 (d) All of the above (d) By increasing the number of birds.
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Ans. (a) Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction Ans. (c) Soil erosion can be prevented by planting
that begins when compounds like sulphur dioxide more trees as roots of the trees and plant hold or fix
(SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NO2) are released into the the soil and does not allow the soil to wither off.
air. These substances can rise very high acidity into 407. Which of the following statement is not true in
the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, context of the acid rain?
oxygen, and other chemicals to form (a) Its water has pH value of less than 5.6.
more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain. (b) It arises due to presence of sulphuric acid or
400. Which of the following is not the cause of air nitric acid in the atmosphere.
pollution? (c) Maximum acid is made of strong carbonic
(a) Mining work is not a factor of pollution. acid.
(b) Acid Rain (d) Acid rain affects our ecological system.
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(c) Agricultural activities
(d) Burning of fossil fuels Ans. (c) Maximum acid is made of strong carbonic
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.20167 (Shift-I) acid, the following statement is not true in context of
the acid rain. Whereas other remaining statements are
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. true in context of acid rain.
401. Acid Rain in air is due to release of – 408. Which of the following is the most in India the
(a) Carbon di oxide and carbon monoxide village is suffering from none other?
(b) Sulphur di oxide and nitrogen oxide (a) Air pollution
(c) Oxygen and water vapors (b) Noise pollution
(d) Nitrous oxide and ozone (c) Radiation pollution
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I) (d) Water pollution
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I)
402. Acidic Rain causes due to – Ans. (d) In India most of the villages is suffering from
(a) CO & CO2 (b) SO2 & O2 the water pollution. The villages in India are more
prone to water pollution than air pollution, noise
(c) SO2 & NO2 (d) NO2 & O2 pollution and radiation pollution. All the cities of
RRB SSE (21.12.2014 Set-08, Green Paper) India are facing water pollution problem due to
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question. different types of waterborne diseases.
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409. Which of the following is not the cause of the 415. Persistent organic pollution are transported
plight of the worldwide environment? mostly by –
(a) Loss of biodiversity (a) Animals and birds (b) Human beings
(b) Increase of the carbon di oxide deposition in (c) Air and water (d) Plants
the atmosphere.
(c) Exposure to UV radiation RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 07.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(d) Waste filler area. Ans. (c) Persistent organic pollution are transported
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I) mostly by Air and water. Humans have an important
Ans. (d) Waste filler area is not the cause of the plight role in increasing air pollution causing harm to other
of the worldwide environment. It is a problem of organisms and to the environment.
regional environment plight. 416. Which of the following alternatives means that
410. Above which level of noise, noise and ear pain the fog which has been polluted by mixing
cause damage? smoke?
(a) About 80 decibels. (b) About 130 decibels. (a) Scog (b) Pollution
(c) About 150 decibels. (d) About 180 decibels.
(c) Kalog (d) Smog
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Ans. (b) Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 12.04.2016 (Shift-II)
of time may start to damage hearing. Loud noise Ans. (d) Air pollution occurs when harmful or
above 130 dB can cause immediate harm to ears. excessive quantities of substances are introduced into
Decibels are the measurement unit for intensity of air. It creates a smog type formation in the air.
sound. These are gases which are released from air
411. In automobile exhaust the key element is – conditioners, refrigerators, coal burning in an area
(a) Fluorine (b) Sodium caused by a mixture of smoke and sulphur dioxide.
(c) Magnesium (d) Lead 417. Which of the following pollutants is a major
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I) factor in photochemical smog?
Ans. (d) In automobile exhaust the key element is (a) Ozone (b) Hydroperoxide
Lead emitted as result of motorcar and industrial (c) Nitrogen dioxide (d) Peroxynitrate
activities, Lead dust present in the atmosphere causes
brain disease and damage of kidneys and other organs. RRB J.E., 24.05.2019 (Shift-III)
412. Recently which law has been passed by the Ans. (a) Ozone is one of the primary component of
Government of India check under pollution? photochemical smog. Photochemical smog is a
(a) BS I (b) BS V mixture of pollutants that is formed when nitrogen
(c) BS II (d) BS IV oxides and volatile organic compounds react to
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I) sunlight, creating a haze. Photochemical smog is
Ans. (d) Bharat Stage IV law has been passed by the associated with drier and sunny areas.
Government of India under pollution. BS-IV was 418. What is the full form of CFC?
adopted across the country in 2017. Bharat Stage (a) Chloro-fluoro-carbons
emission standards are emission standards instituted by (b) Chloro fluoro carbide
the Government of India to regulate the output of air (c) Chlorine fluorine carbon di oxide
pollutants from compression ignition engines and
Spark-ignition engines equipment, including motor (d) Carbo fluoro chloride
vehicles. It is notable that, on June 13, 2019, the Union RRB NTPC Stage-Ist , 12.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Environment Minister has announced that the BS-VI Ans. (a) Chloro-fluoro-carbon (CFC) is any of various
(Euro 6) emission norms directly skipping BS-V, will halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon,
be implemented from the year 2020, and this will hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine. CFC was once used
drastically reduce vehicular pollution. All vehicles will widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. Chloro-
have to follow new standards (BS-VI) from 1st April,
2020. The Central Pollution Control Board implements fluoro-carbons are believed to cause depletion of the
these standards. The BS regulations are based on the atmospheric ozone layer.
European emission standards. 419. What is the full form of index SPM in
413. Which phase of vehicle emission standards is pollution?
currently applicable in India? (a) Solid pollution matter
(a) Bharat I (b) Bharat II (b) Suspended Particulate Matter
(c) Bharat III (d) Bharat IV (c) Soluble Particle Method
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I) (d) Surrounding Pollution Matter
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 29.03.2016 (Shift-II)
414. To whom does ‘Bharat Stage Emission Ans. (b) Particulates, also known as atmospheric
Standard’ refer? aerosol particles, atmospheric particulate matter,
(a) Vehicular pollution (b) Industrial pollution particulate matter (PM), or suspended particulate
(c) Water pollution (d) Soil pollution matter (SPM) are microscopic particles of solid or
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2017 (Shift-I) liquid matter suspended in the air. Sources of
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. particulate matter can be natural or anthropogenic.
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420. What is the extension of SPM in relation to Ans. (b) Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and
environment? mercury are some of more common air pollutants
(a) Suspended Pollution Mark emitted by industrial activities, combustion, extraction
(b) Suspended Particulate Matter and processing activities.
(c) Suspended Particle Mode 426. Combustion of fossil fuels is the main cause of –
(d) Suspended Particle Management (a) Nitrogen oxide pollution
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) (b) Nitrous oxide pollution
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. (c) Sulphur dioxide pollution
(d) Nitric oxide pollution
421. Which of the following is not an effect of noise RRB J.E. , (14.12.2014, Yellow Paper)
pollution? Ans. (c) Combustion of fossil fuels is the main cause of
(a) Animal death (b) Karnad Sulphur dioxide pollution. Sulphur dioxide (47%)
(c) Hypertension (d) Ozone decay Nitrogen oxide (30%), Nitrous oxide (13%) and Nitric
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) oxide (10%) contributes to Sulphur dioxide pollution.
Ans. (d) Ozone decay is not an effect of noise The fossil fuels like coal and petroleum contain small
pollution. It is mainly caused by air pollutants such as amounts of nitrogen and sulphur. When these fuels are
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Noise pollution, also burnt, nitrogen and sulphur too are burnt and this
known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is produces different oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. The
the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the burning of fossil fuels produces acidic gases such as
activity of human or animal life, most of them harmful sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These acidic gases
cause acid rain that affects our water and soil resources.
to a degree. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is
mainly caused by machines, transport, and 427. Which of the following is more
propagation systems. environmentally friendly?
(a) Burning of diesel
422. Which of the following is not an effect of noise (b) Burning of charcoal
pollution? (c) Burning of wood
(a) Hyper tension (b) Tinnitus (d) Burning of coal
(c) Hearing loss (d) Skin Diseases RRB J.E. 2.06.2019 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist , 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Ans. (b) Burning of charcoal is more environmentally
Ans. (d) Skin diseases are not related to the noise friendly. It does not produce smoke while burning.
pollution. Noise health effects are the physical and Thus no air pollution is caused.
psychological health consequences of regular exposure 428. What is the meaning of Zero emission Vehicle?
to consistent elevated sound levels. Elevated workplace (a) One that does not emit any pollutants from
or environmental noise can cause hearing impairment, the exhaust pipe through its source of power.
tinnitus, hypertension, auditory fatigue heart disease, (b) One that emits only water vapour from the
exhaust pipe.
annoyance, and sleep disturbance. (c) One that emits only hydrocarbons from the
423. Which of the following is not an effect of noise exhaust pipe.
pollution? (d) One that emits only compressed air from the
(a) Diarrhea (b) High blood pressure exhaust pipe.
(c) Deafness (d) Irritability RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 04.04.2016 (Shift-II)
RRB SSE (21.12.2014Set-07, Yellow Paper) Ans. (a) Zero emission vehicle means that which
Ans. (a) High blood pressure, Deafness and emits no pollutants from the exhaust pipe through an
Irritability is caused by the effect of noise pollution. emitting power source. For example, the Nissan Leaf
Whereas the diarrhea/cholera is caused by a bacterium electric car is a zero emission vehicle. It does not emit
any type of pollutant like CO, NO2, O3 etc.
called Vibrio cholerae.
429. The richness of ecosystem, especially in
424. Which of the following is not the reason for nitrogen, phosphorus mixed compound
water pollution? elements, is called:
(a) Marine dumping (b) Homemade waste (a) Eutrophication (b) Sedimentation
(c) Coast fishing (d) Oil spilling (c) Hydrogenation (d) Oxidation
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Ans. (c) Coast fishing is not the reason for water Ans. (a) The richness of ecosystem, especially
pollution. Water pollution harms fish populations in nitrogen, phosphorus mixed compound elements, is
various ways. When nutrients wash into waterways called Eutrophication, because due to their richness,
through storm runoff, they deplete oxygen in the growth of components of the aquatic body is
the water that fish need to survive. Heavy metals are increased and there is decrease in the deposition of
created when fossil fuels are burnt enter the atmosphere, oxygen.
eventually making their way into bodies of water. 430. Eutrophication is caused by –
(a) Acid Rain
425. Which metal causes more air pollution? (b) Nitrate and Phosphate
(a) Iron (b) Lead (c) Sulphate and Carbonate
(c) Chromium (d) Copper (d) Carbon di oxide and Carbon monoxide
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 Ans. (b) Eutrophication most commonly arises from Ans. (a) The pollutants that degrade due to
the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as degradation by natural mediums are called
nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of biodegradable pollutants. For example,
plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After which microorganisms decompose the water excrete
organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass produced by domestic activities.
results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the 437. Bacteria found in Sewage is mostly –
state of hypoxia (a) Anaerobic (b) Pathogenic
431. Eutrophication results in reduction of – (c) Saprotropic (d) Parasitic
(a) mineral salts (b) dissolved oxygen RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Yellow Paper)
(c) parasitic parasites (d) dissolved nitrate Ans. (b) Bacteria found in sewage is mostly
RRB J.E.(14.12.2014, Green Paper) Pathogenic. Pathogensnic bacteria found in sewage
Ans. (b) See the explanation for above question. include Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, Streptococcus,
Pseudomonas aeroginosa, mycobacterium and Giardia
432. Which of the following forms of land Lamblia.
degradation is more prevalent in India?
(a) Soil subsidence (b) Landslide 438. What is the colour code of the dustbin in which
non-biodegradable wastes are kept?
(c) Desertification (d) Soil erosion (a) Yellow (b) Blue
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening) (c) Red (d) Green
Ans : (d) The average annual rate of soil erosion in the RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
country is 16.35 tonnes per hectare.
Causes - Over- grazing, Deforestation, windblown etc. Ans. (b) : Non-biodegrable wastes are defined as those
waste products which are not decomposed or distroyed
433. ______is a subset of Air Pollution, which refers natuarally. For example- tyres, plastic products, toxic
to small particles present everywhere in our chemicals etc. Blue colour dustbin is meant for disposal
atmosphere. of plastic wrappers and non-biodegradable wastes.
(a) Genome (b) Loamy Soil Green colour dustbin is used to keep wet and
(c) Humus (d) Aerosol biodegradable wastes. Yellow colour dustbin is used to
keep wastes suchas paper and glass bottles.
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Ans. (d) : Aerosol is a subset of air pollution which 439. The process of converting wet waste into
refers to small particles present in the atmosphere. manure is called?
(a) Combustion (b) Protection
434. Which is the most dangerous metal pollutant (c) Metabolism (d) Composting
released from the automobile? RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd
(a) Copper (b) Cadmium
(c) Lead (d) Mercury Ans. (d) The process of converting wet waste into
RRB J.E. 26.06.2019 (Shift-I) compost is called 'composting'. The main component
of organic farming is compost, It contains excess of
Ans. (c) The most dangerous metal pollutant released methane gas.
from the automobile is Lead. Heavy metals such
as cadmium, lead and mercury are some of more 440. In the following group of materials, which
common air pollutants emitted by industrial activities, group contains only non-biodegradable
materials?
combustion, extraction and processing activities. (a) Food scraps, animal waste
(b) Wood, paper, leather
*6. Waste management (c) Plastic, DDT, Bakelite
(d) Scraps, cotton, wool
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435. Which of the following is a biodegradable Ans. (c) : Solid wastes can be divided into two distinct
pollutant? categories biodegradable and non-biodegradable
(a) DDT (b) BHC waste. Biodegradable materials are those substances
(c) Cotton Cloth (d) Mercury which is made up of organic matter, such as plant and
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Red Paper) animal waste that can be easily broken down by
Ans. (c) Biodegradable substances are organic waste nature. For example, vegetable peels and other kitchen
matters that can be broken down into compost or waste, vegetables, fruits, tea leaves, paper, wood, etc.
simple organic molecules by biological methods. These Non-biodegradable materials are those materials,
substances can decompose due to the action of which cannot be broken down easily, and retain their
form for a long period of time. For example, metals,
microorganisms. Biodegradable substances include food tin, glass, plastics, DDT, Bakelite etc.
scraps, cotton, wool, wood, human and animal waste,
manufactured products based on natural materials (such 441. Which of the following is an eco-friendly
as paper and vegetable-oil based soaps). practice?
(a) Disposing dry leaves in pits under soil
436. Biodegradable pollutants are – (b) Disposal of biodegradable wastes in ponds
(a) Decomposed quickly by natural mediums (c) Disposing waste plastics by dumping in pits
(b) Cannot be reduced under soil
(c) Are only decomposed by burning (d) Use of chemical fertilizers to increase crop
(d) Disposal is done only in running water. productivity
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Ans. (a) : Disposing off dry leaves in pits under soil is (c) It helps to identify materials that can be sold
an eco-friendly practice. In this process, dry leaves, to earn revenue
fruits and vegetable peels, bio degradable domestic (d) Segregation helps to reduce the money spent
wastes are dumped in the pit which turns into manure on disposal of waste
after a particular time. This manure is used to provide RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
nutrients to the plants. Ans. (b) : Waste management segregation is the sorting
442. ............... is a type of waste water. and separation of waste types to facilitate recycling and
(a) Black water (b) Spring water correct onward disposal.
(c) Well water (d) Purified water It does not increase the amount of waste going into
landfills in any way.
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While rest of the above statements are correct.
Ans. (a) : Black water is a waste water. from toilet,
kitchen sink and dish washer. It is also known as 447. Identify the non-biodegradable substance that
is generated in a kitchen.
sewage or brown water and can transmit diseases and
bacteria which can be harmful. (a) Tea leaves (b) Paper bag
(c) Vegetable peel (d) Milk bag
443. Some effects of large production of RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-II)
biodegradable waste are mentioned below.
Choose the INCORRECT statement. Ans. (d) : Non-biodegradable substances that are
generated in a kitchen are Milk bag.
(a) Gives out foul smell
(b) Amount of waste sent to landfills increases 448. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
(c) Act as breeding ground for mosquitoes and (a) Plastic bags should be used to keep food
spread diseases (b) We should not place waste in plastic bags and
discard them.
(d) Replenishment of soil nutrients
(c) After use, we should dispose of plastic bags
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III) by burning them.
Ans. (b) : In biodegradation processes, a chemical (d) Shopkeepers are required to use plastic bags
compound is transformed or eliminated by the by law
biological action of living organisms into – RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I)
environmentally acceptable products such as water, Ans.(b) : In the given statements option (b) is true, we
carbon dioxide etc and these are movable substances. should not place waste in plastic bags and discard them.
Therefore landfill amount of waste decreases. So the
statement given in option (b) is incorrect. 449. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Plastics and paper are biodegradable.
444. The best practice that is involved in biological
(b) Plastic cannot be recycled.
waste disposal is:
(c) Paper cannot be recycled.
(a) incineration (b) reusing
(d) Paper is biodegradable.
(c) recycling (d) open dumping
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Ans. (d) : Biodegradable wastes such as paper, kitchen
Ans. (a) : Incineration is a waste treatment process that wastes etc. can be easily decomposed in nature by micro
involves the combustion of substances contained in organism and cause no harm to the environment.
waste materials. Industrial plants for waste incineration
450. Why was the use of 'kulhads' discontinued?
are commonly referred to as waste to energy facilities.
Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into (a) They hurt the animals
ash, flue, gas, heat. This is the best practice that (b) Use of clay resulted in the loss of the fertile
involved in biological waste disposal. top-soil
(c) They were very expensive
445. What is the most effective solution to reduce (d) They posed a health risk
the production of waste?
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) Refuse (b) Reuse
Ans. (b) : Kulhad is a cup that is made by using clay or
(c) Composting (d) Combustion
soil. This is usually used for serving tea/coffee. The
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-III) clay is fertile soil and kulhads were discontinued to
Ans. (a) : 'Refuse' is the most effective solution to avoid its reduction.
reduce the production of waste. Refuse refers to any 451. Which of the following is the best definition of
disposable materials, which includes both recyclable 'biodegradable'?
and non-recyclable materials. (a) Capable of depolymerization into carbon
446. The first step to practice waste management is dioxide and water by the action of enzymes
segregation. Select the INCORRECT option (b) A suitable and sufficient nutrient source for
with regard to segregation of waste into growth to saprophytic organisms
different categories. (c) Capable of being broken down into harmless
(a) It prevents items suitable for recycling from products by the action of microbes
being thrown away (d) Easily digested into smaller molecules by
(b) It increases the amount of waste going into action of bacteria or bacterial enzymes
landfills RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (c) : Biodegradable essentially means that an item Ans. (d) : Plastic wastes cannot be degraded by bacteria
can be broken down into increasingly smaller pieces by or other saprophytes. Plastic is a non-biodegradable
bacteria, fungi or microbes to be reabsorbed by the waste.
surrounding environment, ideally without causing any
457. Recycling is one of the best methods to decrease
pollution. Therefore, capable of being broken down into
harmless product by the action of microbes is the best the amount of waste generated. Some of its
definition of 'biodegradable'. benefits are given below. Which of the
following is NOT an advantage of recycling?
452. Where is India's first ever e-waste (electronic
waste) clinic set up? (a) It is of economic benefit, as it creates jobs
(a) Bhopal (b) Hyderabad (b) It reduces waste sent to landfills
(c) Jaipur (d) Bengaluru (c) It is expensive and uses energy
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-III) (d) It prevents pollution
Ans. (a) : India's first ever e-waste (electronic waste) Ans. (c) : Recycling in one of the best methods to
clinic was set up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, E-waste decrease the amount of waste generated. It is expensive
clinic is used for segregating, processing and disposal and uses energy not an advantage of recycling.
waste from household and commercial units. 458. Which of the following wastes cause least
453. Which of the following waste items should damage to the environment?
NOT be thrown into general trash? (a) Chemical pesticides (b) Paper cups
(a) Old vessels (b) Old shoes (c) Polythene bags (d) Plastic bottles
(c) Old furniture (d) Old batteries
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Ans. (b) : Wastes can be categorized as
Ans. (d) : Old batteries should not be thrown into
biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
general trash because waste batteries can always be
recycled on taken to household hazardous waste • Biodegradable wastes such as paper, kitchen wastes,
collection points. etc. can be easily decomposed in nature by micro
454. You are disturbed to see how waste is strewn organism and cause no harm to the environment.
here and there in your society and no one cares • Non-biodegradable wastes such as plastic material
about it. As a result, children living in the chemical pesticides, etc. cannot be easily
society fall ill frequently. As a science student, decomposed by micro organism and hence get
how would you react to this situation? accumulated in the environment.
(a) Reprimand the employees for this negligence • Thus the use of disposable paper cups is more
(b) Ignore the situation environmentally friendly.
(c) Follow in their footstep 459. What is meant by non-biodegradable?
(d) Explain the importance of waste management (a) Substances that are not broken down by
to all the residents, give them knowledge to
chemical processes
start segregation of waste and composting it.
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) (b) Substances that are broken down by
biological processes
Ans. (d) : As a student of science background, we
should explain the importance of waste management to (c) Substances that are not broken down by
all the residents giving them knowledge to start biological processes
segregation of waste and composting it. (d) Substances that are broken down by
455. Metabolic wastes are excreted by aquatic biochemical reactions.
plants via _____. RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(a) active transport (b) storing Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) diffusion (d) osmosis 460. Which of the following statements is correct?
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) (a) Biodegradable substances persist for a long
Ans. (c) : Aquatic plants respire and dispose of wastes time in the environment.
by diffusion. Diffusion is a process by which oxygen (b) Enzymes, bacteria or other saprophytes act on
and nutrients dissolve in water and reach aquatic plants. biodegradable substances and decompose
The waste materials diffuse out of the plants as them.
diffusion takes place from higher concentration to lower
concentration. Shedding of leaves occurs in deciduous (c) Non-biodegradable substances help the
trees. The process of getting rid of excess water in form various members of the ecosystem.
of water vapour is called transpiration. (d) Non-biodegradable substances cannot be
456. Which of the following wastes CANNOT be decomposed by physical processes like heat
degraded by bacteria or other saprophytes? and pressure.
(a) Paper (b) Excreta RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) Leather (d) Plastic Ans. (b) : Enzymes, bacteria or other saprophytes act
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461. Why should plastic cups be replaced by paper Ans.(c) : The production of waste will be increased if a
cups for selling tea in public places? individual uses tin foil, plastic wraps, paper towels and
(a) Paper cups are stronger plastic zip bags.
(b) Plastic cups are cheaper 466. A particular locality is focusing on three R's ––
(c) Paper cups keep things safe Recycle, Reuse and Reduce ––to decrease the
(d) Paper cups are biodegradable production of non-biodegradable waste. What
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II) will be the correct sequence to follow them?
Ans. (d) : Plastic cups should be replaced by paper cups (a) Recycle, Reuse, Reduce
for selling tea in public places because paper cups are (b) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
biodegradable while plastic cups are non-biodegradable. (c) Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
462. Which of the following are NOT considered as (d) Reuse, Recycle, Reduce
biomedical wastes? RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-III)
(a) Industrial wastes (b) Medical wastes Ans.(b) : The correct sequence to follow to decrease the
(c) Animal wastes (d) Food wastes production of non-degradable waste is reduce, reuse,
RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II) recycle.
Ans. (d) : Biomedical waste is the waste generated in 467. How can we reduce the use of non-
human and animal healthcare facilities, medical or biodegradable products ?
veterinary research and training facilities, clinical (a) By packing milk and water in polybags
testing or research laboratories, as well as vaccine (b) By using eco-friendly packaging
production facilities. Therefore, food wastes are not (c) Eatables like biscuits etc., can be bought
considered as biomedical wastes. packed in plastic tins and wrappers
463. What is the primary difference between (d) Fruits and vegetables can be bought packed in
domestic and industrial solid waste ? beautiful polystyrene and plastic packaging
(a) The former is smaller in quantity. RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(b) The latter is seasonal in nature. Ans.(b) : The use of disposable non-biodegradable
(c) The latter is a source of pollutants. materials like plastic bags and disposable napkins are
(d) The former is heterogeneous in composition. increasing in our day to day life. The use of non-
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-II) biodegradable materials must be reduced so that amount
Ans.(d) : The former is heterogeneous in composition is of waste generated can be reduced by using eco-friendly
the primary difference between domestic and industrial packaging by reusing and recoiling we can reduce the
solid waste. Domestic waste is produced in the home. pollution.
Industrial waste is produced by industries, 468. _________ can be used for composting.
manufacturing processes and resource extraction. (a) E-waste (b) Kitchen waste
464. What does 'segregation at source' mean in (c) Medical waste (d) Industrial waste
terms of non-biodegradable wastes? RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-I)
(a) People using non-biodegradable items should Ans.(b) : Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as
not add biodegradable items to these items. plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical, chemical
(b) Municipalities should have separate disposal and biological properties.
sites for non-biodegradable and It is commonly prepared by decomposting plant, food
biodegradable waste. waste, recycling organic materials and manure.
(c) Factories producing non-biodegradable 469. Which of the following is non-biodegradable?
consumer items should not mix them with (a) Coffee powder (b) Wool
biodegradable material.
(c) Cotton (d) Nylon
(d) Households should separate non-
biodegradable items from biodegradable RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-I)
items in the trash. Ans.(d) : Nylon is a non-biodegradable such as plastic
RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-I) materials chemical pesticides etc.
Ans.(d) : Segregation at source means in terms of non- 470. The ideal waste disposal method in case of
biodegradable wastes. Households should separate non- metal is :
biodegradable items from biodegradable items in the (a) reusing (b) recycling
trash. (c) composting (d) incineration
465. We, on an individual basis, can help to reduce RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I)
the production of waste by following certain Ans.(b) : Recycling is also one of the best methods to
practices. Which of the following will however reduce waste and it can be performed for cans, plastic
cause increase in waste? bottles, cardboards, paper, metal, textiles, electronics,
(a) Donating used goods batteries, tires, etc.
(b) Using cloth or jute bags for shopping 471. Which of the following options DO NOT fit in
(c) Using tin foil, plastic wraps, paper towels and the 3 R's of waste management?
plastic zip bags (a) Reduce (b) Refuse
(d) Reusing empty containers and bottles (c) Reuse (d) Recycle
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Ans. (b) : The 3 R's of waste management is Reduce, Ans. (d) : In the given options, Husk is an agricultural
Reuse and Recycle. waste.
'Refuse' DO NOT fit in the 3 R's of waste management. 477. Which of the following is the most
472. What is the best method to dispose of hospital environment-friendly method of disposing of
waste? organic wastes?
(a) Wash before burning (a) Composting
(b) Sterilise and separate metals from cotton (b) Incineration
(c) Bury it in deep trenches (c) Development of value-added products
(d) Segregate and recycle (d) Landfills
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Ans. (b) : Hospital waste is any kind of waste Ans. (a) : In the given options composting is the most
containing infectious (O4 potentially infectious) environment friendly method of disposing of organic
materials. wastes.
The best method to dispose of hospital waste is to 478. Which of the following substances show
sterilise and separate metals from cotton. biological magnification?
(a) Chemical pesticides
473. We should refrain from using plastics because
(b) Acidic fumes
...............
(c) Greenhouse gases
(a) enzymes are unable to break down plastics
(d) Carbon soot deposits
(b) plastics are water soluble
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(c) plastics are not long-lasting
(d) plastics are easily degraded by insects Ans. (a) : Biological magnification or bio-
magnification. Bio-magnification, refers to increase in
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-I) concentration of toxicant at a successive trophic levels,
Ans. (a) : We should refrain from using plastics Hence in the given options chemical pesticides show
because enzymes are unable to break down plastics and biological magnification.
its products. Plastics are non-biodegradable and their 479. Biodegradable plastics are the new industry for
increasing accumulation in the environment has been a export as well as marketing. Some advantages
threat to the planet. of these plastics are mentioned below. Which
474. In today's scenario, which change seen in option is NOT an advantage?
human attitude has helped in decreasing the (a) Less greenhouse emissions
production of non-biodegradable waste into (b) Cannot be composted
some extent? (c) Consume less energy for manufacture
(a) Use of Plastic in Packaging (d) Easy to recycle
(b) Use and throw attitude RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III)
(c) Improvement in lifestyle Ans. (b) : Biodegradable plastics are the plastics that
(d) Use of jute bags can be decomposed by the action of living organism,
RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-I) usually microbes, water, CO2, biomass etc.
Asn. (d) : In today's scenario use of jute bags seen in They are commonly produced with renewable raw
human attitude has helped in decreasing the production materials, micro organisms, petrochemicals or
of non-biodegradable waste into some extent. Non- combination of all three.
biodegradable waste is one that cannot be decomposed 480. Three of the following statements pertaining to
by natural agents or dissolved by them. Glass, metals, non-biodegradable plastics indicate their
computer parts, plastic bags are its example. implications on animals, plants and our
475. Match the columns. surrounding. Choose the odd one out.
Group-I Group-II (a) Choke the drains
I. Solid waste A. Composting (b) Reduce the fertility of the soil
II. Organic waste B. Open dumping (c) Plastic bags are durable carry bags
III. Hospital waste C. Incineration (d) Can prove fatal when eaten by animals
(a) I-B; II-A; III-C (b) I-C; II-B; III-A RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II)
(c) I-B; II-C; III-A (d) I-C; II-A; III-B Ans. (b) : Non-biodegradable plastics is harmful to our
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I) surrounding because they choke the drains. It can
Ans. (a) : (drainage system) prove fatal when eaten by animals as
Group-I Group-II they are durable plastics and do-not water and bacteria.
Solid waste - Open Dumping It cannot reduce the fertility of the soil because it does
Organic waste - Composting not change the chemical composition of the soil.
Hospital waste - Incineration 481. Different-coloured dustbins are provided by
476. Which of the following is an agricultural some municipalities in some cities and towns.
waste? The blue one is used for collecting…………
(a) Plastic (b) Glass (a) Medical wastes (b) Agricultural wastes
(c) Vegetable peel (d) Husk (c) Reusable wastes (d) Kitchen wastes
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Ans. (c) : Blue and Green dustbins are used to segregate Ans.(c) : In the 1970s, scientists noticed that the ozone
different kinds of waste. Green one is used for wet layer was thinning. They found evidence that linked the
while blue is used for dry waste. In municipalities, Blue depletion of ozone layer to the presence of
coloured bins are used for collecting material that chlorofluorocarbons [CFCs] and other halogen - source
recyclable, which includes- newspaper, cardboard etc. gases in atmosphere. Ozone levels in the atmosphere
482. Which of the following groups includes ALL start to reduced in 1980.
biodegradable substances? 487. In 1987, the United Nations Environment
(a) Flower, wood, batteries Programme (UNEP) succeded in forging an
(b) Grass, wood, orange peels agreement to freeze CFC production at .............
(c) Grass, plastic, flower levels.
(d) Vegetable peel, wood, rubber (a) 1988 (b) 1986
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-II) (c) 1985 (d) 1967
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b) : Grass, wood and orange peels are
biodegradable substances while batteries, plastic and Ans.(b) : In 1987, the United Nations Environment
rubber are non-biodegradable substances. programme succeeded in forging an agreement to freeze
CFC production at 1986 levels.
483. Which of the following is the best action to
increase the thickness of the ozone layer? 488. The manufacturing of refrigerators that do not
(a) Reduce use of fluorine-based refrigerants release chlorofluorocarbons has been made
mandatory through-out the world. How will
(b) Increase the percentage of oxygen in our this help to prevent ozone depletion?
atmosphere
(a) It will reduce the release of CFCs that react
(c) Reduce emission of carbon dioxide with ozone molecules.
(d) Release ozone-filled balloons that will burst (b) It will help convert oxygen molecules into
at high altitude ozone.
RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I) (c) CFCs will change into ozone molecules.
Ans. (a) : The best action in order to increase the (d) It will reduce the production of CFCs from
thickness of the ozone layer is to reduce the use of oxygen molecules.
fluorine - based refrigerant. RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-III)
• Some other actions to protect the ozone layer are Ans. (a) : The problem of ozone depletion occurs
given below - through many factors, but halogens are mainly
• Avoid products that cause ozone depletion responsible for this. The ozone layer protects us from
• Don't buy aerosol products with CFC. UV rays. But his halogen leads to breaking of ozone
484. Which disease in human beings is caused by into oxygen and hence layer gets depleted. The reaction
UV radiation from the Sun? occurs i.e.
(a) Smallpox 2Cl + 2O3 → 2ClO2 + 2O2
(b) Skin cancer (Chlorine) (ozone) (chlorine oxide) (oxygen)
(c) Parkinson's disease 489. During which period did the amount of ozone
(d) Pneumonia in the atmosphere begin to drop sharply?
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-I) (a) In the 1980s (b) In the 1960s
Ans. (b) : Skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultra (c) In the 1990s (d) In the 1970s
violet (UV) radiations. RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-I)
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of non-ionizing Ans. (a) : The amount of Ozone in the atmosphere
radiation that is emitted by the sun and artificial began to drop sharply in the 1980s. This decrease is due
sources, such as tanning beds. to the synthetic chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons
485. Ozone at the higher levels of the atmosphere is which are used as refrigerates and in the extinguishers.
a product of UV radiation acting on ............. 490. From the given option, select the one CANNOT
molecule. be listed among the long-run effects of ozone
(a) sulphur dioxide (SO2) depletion.
(b) oxygen (O2) (a) Increased amount of oxygen consumption in
(c) carbon monoxide (CO) human beings
(d) carbon dioxide (CO2) (b) Skin cancer
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Reduced growth of terrestrial plant
(d) Lowered production of aquatic animals
Ans.(a) : Ozone at the higher levels of the atmosphere
is a product of UV radiation acting on sulphur dioxide RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I)
(SO2) molecule. Ans. (a) : Ozone is a layer in earth's atmosphere (lies in
stratosphere) that contains high levels of ozone. Ozone
486. When did the ozone levels in the atmosphere
depletion refers to the thinning of the protective ozone
start to reduce ?
layer. Some of the long-run effects of ozone deplection
(a) 1995 (b) 1965 are skin cancer, cataracts, impaired immune systems,
(c) 1980 (d) 1990 reduced growth of terrestrial plant, lowered production
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-II) of aquatic animals etc.
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491. Ozone layer thickness is measured in- Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
(a) Millimtre (b) Decibels Ozone Layer .The theme for 2021 for International Day
(c) Centimetres (d) Dobson Units for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is 'Montreal
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) Protocol Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool'.
Ans. (d) : The thickness of ozone layer is measured in 498. Which of the following days is observed to
Dobson units. commemorate the signature of the Montreal
Protocol?
492. The international protocol to protect the ozone
layer in 1987 was (a) International Day for Biological Diversity
(a) Montreal Protocol (b) Cartagena protocol (b) International Ozone Day
(c) Vienna Convention (d) Kyoto protocol (c) World Health Day
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening) (d) International Wildlife Conservation Day
Ans : (a) The Montreal Protocol is an international RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning)
treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
out the production of numerous substances that are 499. Which of the following mainly causes the
responsible for ozone depletion. It was agreed on 16 depletion of the ozone layer?
September 1987. (a) Volcanic eruptions (b) Aviation fuels
493. Ozone layer absorbs _____ which are very (c) Chlorofluorocarbons (d) Radioactive rays
harmful for the living organisms. RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Gamma rays (b) Infrared rays Ans. (c) : The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere
(c) X-rays (d) Ultraviolet rays and traps most of the ultraviolet rays before it reaches
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening) earth's surface. The substances which are being phased out
Ans : (d) Ozone absorbs UV radiation from the sun. under the Vienna Convention (1985) and Montreal
Too much UV (Ultraviolet) radiation can cause skin Protocol (1987) are CFCS, hydrochlorofluorocarbons
cancer, cataracts and harm plants and animals. (HCFCS), carbon chlorofluorocarbons tetrachloride (CCl4)
494. Normal average thickness of stratospheric and methyl bromide (CH3Br). Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS)
ozone layer across the globe is around– mainly causes the depletion of the ozone layer. The
(a) 300 DU (b) 500 DU objective of the Vienna Convention is to reduce the
(c) 200 DU (d) 400 DU emission of substances that deplete the ozone layer. World
RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening) Ozone Day is observed on September 16, every year.
Ans. (a) The average amount of ozone in the 500. ……. gas, released from chlorofluorocarbons,
atmosphere is roughly 300 Dobson Units, equivalent to is harmful to the ozone layer.
a layer that is 3 millimeters (0.12 inches) thick. (a) Hydrogen (b) Chlorine
495. Major compound responsible for the (c) Hydrogen sulphide (d) Nitrogen dioxide
destruction of stratospheric ozone layer is- RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Oxygen Ans. (b) : Chlorine gas is released from chloro-
(b) Carbon dioxide fluorocarbons which is harmful to the ozone layer. One
(c) Methane chlorine atom can destroy over 100,000 ozone
(d) Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) molecules before it is removed from the stratosphere.
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) 501. Which major decision was taken at the
Ans. (d) : Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs) hydrochloro- Montreal Conference 1987?
fluorocarbons (HCFCs) and halons destroy the earth's (a) Developed countries will ban CFC production
protective ozone (O3) layer, which shields the Earth's completely by 2000.
from harmful Ultraviolet (UVC-B) rays generated from (b) Developed countries will ban CFC production
the sun. CFCs and HCFCs also warm the lower completely by 2010.
atmosphere of the earth changing global climate. (c) Developing countries will ban CFC
496. Ozone layer is present in- production completely by 2000.
(a) Troposphere (b) Mesosphere (d) Developing countries will ban CFC
production completely by 2020.
(c) Stratosphere (d) Ionosphere
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift
Ans. (a) The Montreal Protocol is an international
Ans. (c) : Ozone layer lies approximately 15-40 km treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing
above the Earth's Surface in the Stratosphere. out the production of numerous substances that are
497. When is International Ozone Day Celebrated? responsible for ozone depletion. It was agreed on 16th
(a) 16 September (b) 29 March September 1987, and entered into force on 1st January
(c) 10 September (d) 28 March 1989. In year 1987 they took decision to stop the
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) till year
Ans. (a) : In 1994, the United Nations General 2000 by all the developed countries.
Assembly proclaimed 16 September as the International 502. The global agreement was adopted under
Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, special control strategies to reduce the
commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the execution of ozone- depleting substances –
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 (a) Rio-de Janeiro Conference ultraviolet radiations of the sun. The main cause of
(b) Montreal release ozone depletion and ozone hole is manufactured
(c) Kyoto release chemicals, especially manufactured halocarbons
(d) Vienna Conference CFCS, HCFCS, halons etc.
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508. In which of the following chemical group can
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. harm Ozone Layer?
503. What was the aim of the Montreal protocol? (a) Antimicrobial
(a) Reduce ozone depletion elements (b) Chlorofluorocarbons
(b) Conserve biodiversity (c) Phenyl
(c) Control water pollution (d) Aromatic compounds
(d) Control of carbon-di oxide emission. ALP Stage -II 23.01.2019 (shift - II)
RRB SSE 21.12.2014
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
509. The 'ozone hole' is formed every year in Spring
504. In which year did the United Nations time over.
Environment Programme (UNEP) succeed in (a) Antarctica (b) South America
following an agreement to freeze CFC (c) Japan (d) China
production at 1986 levels? RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 1985 (b) 1984 Ans. (a) : Around the year 1980, scientists studied the
(c) 1987 (d) 1986 atmospheric ozone over Antarctica and found that the
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
ozone hole is formed each year when there is a sharp
Ans. (c) : In 1987, the United Nations Environmentdecline (currently up to 60%) in the total ozone over most
Programme (UNEP) succeeded in forging an agreementof Antarctica for a period of about three months
to freeze CFC production at 1986 levels. The UNEP (September-November) during spring in the southern
was founded on 5th June, 1972, headquartered in hemisphere. Ozone absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet
Nairobi (Kenya). radiation (UV-B), limiting the amount of this radiation
that reaches the surface of the Earth. Because this
505. What is the full form of UNEP? radiation causes skin cancer and cataracts, the ozone
(a) United Nations Educational Planning layer plays an important role in protecting human health.
(b) United Nations Environment Programme It is significant that, September 16 was designated by the
(c) United Nations Educational Programme United Nations General Assembly as the International
(d) United Nations Environmental Planning Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer.
510. In which of the following season is the ozone
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-III)
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-I) hole is clearly visible in Antarctica?
Ans. (b) : UNEP stands for the United Nations (a) Winter (b) Spring
Enviroment Programme. It is responsible for (c) Fierce heat (d) Autumn
coordinating responses to environmental issues within RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 07.04.2016 (Shift-I)
the United Nation. It is headquartered in Nainobi, Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
Kenya. 511. Ozone is found in two regions of the Earth’s
506. Ozone layer thickness is measured in: atmosphere – at the ground level and in the
(a) Dobson Unit (b) Sievert Unit upper regions of the atmosphere. While the
(c) Decibels (d) Del Unit upper atmosphere ozone protects the Earth
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist from the sun’s harmful rays, ozone at the
ground level is the main component of the –
Ans. (a) : Ozone concentrations are measured in (a) Methane (b) Smog
Dobson Units (DU). One Dobson Unit is the number of (c) Lead (d) Sulphur oxide
molecules of ozone that would be required to create a RRB NTPC Stage-Ist , 10.04.2016 (Shift-III)
layer of pure ozone 0.01 millimeters thick at a
Ans. (b) Ozone, or tri oxygen, is an inorganic
temperature of 0 degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1
molecule with the chemical formula O3 It is a pale
atmosphere. Ozone layer is present in the stratosphere
of the atmosphere. blue gas with a distinctively pungent smell. It is an
allotrope of oxygen that is much less stable than the
507. Which of the following statements is correct? diatomic allotrope O2, breaking down in the lower
(a) Oxygen and ozone are the two main atmosphere to O2. The mix of sea salt, ship fumes and
components of acid rain. city smoke leads to a chemical reaction that
(b) The main cause of ozone depletion and the
encourages the formation of ozone smog. This
compound is created when nitrogen oxides from ship
ozone hole is chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
exhausts and city smoke, mix with aerosol particles
(c) CO2 is not responsible for the green-house
effect containing chloride, such as sea salt spray.
(d) DDT is a bio-control agent 512. What is chemical formula for ozone?
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) O (b) O2
(c) O3 (d) O4
Ans. (b) :The ozone layer is a region in the earth’s
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 18.04.2016 (Shift-I)
stratosphere that contains high concentrations of
ozone and protects the earth from the harmful Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.
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513. When is the international day for the Ans. (a) : Ozone is a molecule made up of three
Preservation of Ozone Surface celebrated? oxygen atoms, often referenced as O3. The
(a) September 16 (b) July 4 production of ozone in the Stratosphere results
(c) January 23 (d) May 1 primarily from the breaking of the chemical bonds
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.20167 (Shift-I) within oxygen molecules (O ) by high-energy solar
2
Ans. (a) September 16 was designated by the United photons. This process, called photo dissociation,
Nations General Assembly as the International Day for
results in the release of single oxygen atoms, which
the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This designation
had been made on 19 December 2000, in later join with intact oxygen molecules to form
commemoration of the date, in 1987, on which many ozone. The ozone layer extends approximately 15 to
nations signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances 35 kilometers above Earth. The Ozone layer in the
that Deplete the Ozone Layer. stratosphere absorbs a portion of the radiation from
514. Which of the following cannot be oxidized by the sun, preventing it from reaching the planet's
the ozone? surface. Most importantly, it absorbs the portion of
(a) KI (b) FeSO4 UV light called UVB. UVB has been linked to many
(c) KMnO4 (d) K2MnO4 harmful effects, including skin cancers, cataracts, and
RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow Paper) harm to some crops and marine life.
Ans. (c) The compound can't be oxidized by the
ozone (O3) is potassium permanganate (KMnO4). 7. Green House Effect/Climate Change
KmnO4 on separation converts into K+ and MnO4–.
Since MnO4 exhibit the maximum valency and it can 519. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
not only be oxidized
(a) We need to accept that people will act with
515. The ozone layer is beneficial to organisms, their own best interests as the priority.
because –
(b) Sustainable management of natural resources
(a) It acts as source of oxygen.
(b) It maintains the temperature of the earth is an easy task.
(c) It maintains the nitrogen cycle of the earth. (c) The fossil fuels, coal and petroleum will
(d) It protects from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet ultimately be exhausted.
rays. (d) Combustion of fossil fuels pollute our
RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow Paper) environment, we need to use these resources
Ans. (d) The ozone layer acts as a shield for life on judiciously.
Earth. Ozone is good at trapping a type of radiation RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III)
called ultraviolet radiation or UV light, which can Ans.(b) : In the above statements options (b) is
penetrate organisms protective layers, like skin, incorrect actually sustainable management of natural
damaging DNA molecules in plants and animals. resources is not an easy task.
516. The pollutant responsible for the hole in the 520. Which of the following is an example of
Ozone layer is – greenhouse gas?
(a) CO2 (b) CO (a) Carbon dioxide
(c) SO2 (d) CFC (b) Phosphorus pentoxide
RRB J.E. (14.12.04.2014, Red Paper)
(c) Carbon monoxide
Ans. (d) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other
(d) Sulphur dioxide
halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are
mainly responsible for man-made chemical ozone RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II)
depletion. The total amount of effective halogens Ans. (a) : Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important heat-
(chlorine and bromine) in the stratosphere can be trapping gas, or green house gas that comes from the
calculated and are known as the equivalent effective extraction and burning of fossil fuels (such as coal, oil,
stratospheric chlorine (EESC) and natural gas), from wild fires, and from natural
517. Which of the following substances is not ozone processes like volcanic eruptions.
depleting? 521. Which of the following should be managed to
(a) Methyl bromide (b) Sodium silicate ensure sustainability?
(c) Methyl chloroform (d) Halogen (a) Crop varieties
RRB J.E. 02.06.2019 (Shift- III) (b) Natural resources
Ans. (b) Sodium silicate substance is not ozone (c) By products of Mining
depleting. Important Ozone Depleting Substances (d) Industries
are:– CFCS, Halon (Hydrobromofluorocarbons and RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I)
Methyl Bromide), HCFC, Methyl chloroform, Carbon
Ans. (b) : Natural resources should be managed to
tetrachloride.
ensure sustainability. The natural resources base and
518. What is the Ozone layer made up of ?
(a) Tri-Oxygen (b) Tetra - Oxygen ecosystems must be managed sustainability to meet
(c) Mono-Oxygen (d) Dye-Oxygen peoples food requirements and other environment,
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522. Which of the following leads to global 527. Which is NOT a green house gas in earth's
warming? atmosphere?
(a) Increase in the levels of atmospheric ozone (a) Ozone (b) Methane
(b) Increase in CO2 percentage in the air (c) Sulphur dioxide (d) Carbon dioxide
(c) Afforestation RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
(d) Accumulation of plastic waste Ans. (c) Sulphur dioxide is not considered a direct
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-III) greenhouse gas because sulphur dioxide does not absorb
and trap infrared radiation as it attempts to return.
Ans.(b) : Global warming occurs when CO2 (Carbon-
Note:–The various greenhouse gases are carbon
dioxide) and other air pollutants, nitrous oxide, water dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbon, ozone, nitrous
vapor, fluorinated gases etc. collected in the atmosphere oxide and water vapour.
and absorb sunlight and solar radiation, warming the
earth's- surface, thus option (2) is correct. 528. What is the full name of UNFCCC?
(a) United Nations Framework Convention on
523. Which of the following natural resources do we Climate Change
need to use judiciously to prevent intense (b) United Nations Framework on Climate
global warming? Change Convention
(a) Metals and coal (c) United Nations Federation of Climate Change
(b) Coal and water Convention
(c) Coal and petroleum (d) United Nations Federation Convention on
(d) Petroleum and water Climate Change
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : Coal and petroleum is that they are huge Ans. (a) The full name of UNFCCC is United Nation
reservoirs of carbon and if all of this carbon is Framework Convention on Climate Change. Its
committed to carbon dioxide, then the amount of carbon headquarter is located in the city of Bonn,
dioxide in the atmosphere is going to increase, leading Switzerland.
to intense global warming. This, we need to intense 529. Where is the headquarters of UNFCCC
global warming. located?
524. Which of the following is NOT a goal of (a) The Hague (b) Bonn
sustainable agriculture? (c) Berlin (d) Geneva
(a) Minimising input of chemicals RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(b) Maximising economic value Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
(c) Minimising labour and effort 530. Below is an Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
(d) Maximising environmental health Assertion (A): An increase in carbon dioxide
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-I) will cause polar ice to melt.
Reason (R): Global temperature will increase.
Ans. (c) : Sustainable agriculture integrates three main
choose the right option-
goals i.e. environmental health, economic profitability
and social equity. Hence, minimising labour and effort (a) A is correct but R is false.
is not a goal of sustainable agriculture. (b) A is false but R is correct.
(c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
525. What does 21 stand for in 'Agenda 21', a explanation of A.
declaration aiming sustainable development (d) Both A and R are correct and R is not a
adopted during Earth Summit 1992? proper explanation of A.
(a) 21st signatory nations (b) 21st concerns RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 21st century (d) 21st goals Ans. (c) An increase in carbon dioxide will result in
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) polar ice melting, followed by an increase in global
Ans. (c) : Agenda-21 established at the 1992 United temperature. Hence both the assertion and the reason
Nations conference on environment and development or are correct and the reason is the proper explanation of
earth summit in Rio-de-Janerio, Brazil. The 21 stands the assertion.
21st century hence Agenda 21 is a blue print for 531. Which country held the world's first
sustainablity in the 21st century. underwater cabinet meeting to highlight the
526. Which of the following is NOT a solution for issue of climate change?
global warming? (a) Thailand (b) Malaysia
(a) Reducing fossil fuel consumption (c) Haiti (d) Maldives
(b) Planting more trees RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Deforestation Ans. (d) : The Republic of the Maldives is an island
(d) Using compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs nation located in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. On
17 October 2009 President Mohammed Nasheed and
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III) 13 government officials held an underwater cabinet
Ans. (c) : Deforestation may never be a solution of meeting in Girifushi to call international attention to the
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532. India and France signed an implementation 537. Which of the following is NOT caused by global
agreement on "MOBILISE YOUR CITY" warming?
(MYC) to reduce ............... : (a) Proper rainfall
(a) Green House Gas (GHG) emissions (b) Erratic weather pattern
(b) Traffic in the city
(c) Particulate matter (c) Melting of glaciers and ice sheets
(d) Sewage (d) Sea level rise
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : India and France have signed implementation Ans. (a) : Proper rainfall/regular rainfall does not come
agreement on Mobilise Your City (MYC) to support under the causes of global warming. Global Warming
three pilot cities – Nagpur, Kochi and Ahmedabad for refers to the increase in global temperature that courses
reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to the earth to warm continuously. With the increase in the
urban transport. It was signed between Union Ministry temperature of the earth, changes are also seen in the
of Housing and Urban Affairs and Agence Francaise de weather. Such as, change in rainfall patterns, Melting
Developpement (AFD). of icebergs and glaciers, Increase in sea level.
533. Which sector is the biggest emitter of 538. What is the approximate quantity of CO2 in the
greenhouse gases? atmosphere?
(a) Agriculture (b) Waste (a) 2 (b) 20
(c) Energy (d) Land use Change (c) 200 (d) 400
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB SSE (21.12.2014 Set-08, Green Paper)
Ans. (c) : Energy sector accounts for maximum
emission of greenhouse gases followed by transport Ans. (d) The approximate quantity of CO2 in
sector. Greenhouse gas trap the heat of the atmosphere the atmospheric is set at 400 PPM, increasing the
and warm the planet. The main gases responsible for concentration to CO2 in the atmosphere increase the
greenhouse effect include carbon dioxide, methane, greenhouse effect.
nitrous oxide and water vapor etc. China is the biggest 539. The National Water Mission has been formed
emitter of Green house gases where as USA and India under the National Action Plan on climate
are on second and third position. change and which year was it launched by the
534. Which of the following chemical/gases is/ are Honorable Prime Minister?
responsible for causing the greenhouse effect? (a) 2006 (b) 2007
(a) Water vapour, O2 and CFCs (c) 2008 (d) 2009
(b) NO2, O2 and SO2 RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 7.04.2016 (Shift-I)
(c) NO2, CO2 and SO2 Ans. (c) With a view to address the related issues, the
(d) Water vapour, CO2 and CFCs National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist has been prepared by the Government of India, which
Ans. (d) : The Green House effect is a natural process was released by the then Honorable Prime Minister on
that warms the earth's surface. Green house gases 30th June 2008. The NAPCC has laid down the
include water vapour, (H2O) Carbon dioxide (CO2), principles and has identified the approach to be
Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Ozone and some adopted to meet the challenges of impact of climate
artificial chemicals such as Chlorofluoro carbons change through eight National Missions namely-
(CFCs). The absorbed energy warms the atmosphere (a) National Solar Mission,
and the surface of Earth. This process maintains the (b) National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Earth's temperature at around 33 degree Celsius warmer
than it would allow life on Earth to exist. (c) National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
(d) National Water Mission,
535. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse (e) National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan
gas? Eco-system,
(a) Methane (b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Oxygen (d) Hydrofluorocarbons (f) National Mission for a Green India,
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (g) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, and
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. (h) National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for
536. Which of the following can be attributed to Climate Change.
arctic greening ? 540. What do you understand by carbon credits?
(a) Ocean current flow (a) It is a credit program initiated by the IPCC to
(b) Increase in pollution provide loans for industrial upgrading.
(c) Depletion of ozone layer (b) This allows carbon emissions and actually the
(d) Global warming credit awarded to the institution is based on
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist the carbon emission emitted. It can also be
Ans. (d) : Global Warming is attributed to Arctic traded.
greening. Melting ice speeds up climate change. Global (c) It is a program initiated by IMF to fund
warming is causing arctic ice to melt-ice reflects environment friendly technology.
sunlight, while water absorbs it. NASA released a study (d) It is the program for the angle of environment
that says that almost a third of the Arctic Tundra across friendly cooking options.
Alaska and Canada is getting warmer. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist,, 07.04.2016 (Shift-III)
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 Ans. (b) A carbon credit is a permit that allows the545. Climate Change Parties of (COP-21) 2015 was
company that holds it to emit a certain amount held at –
of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. (a) Geneva (b) Davos
One credit permits the emission of a mass equal to one (c) Paris (d) Bonn
ton of carbon dioxide. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 05.04.2016 (Shift-III)
541. Full Form of IPCC is – Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.
(a) Inter Parliamentary Panel For Climate 546. The Prime Minister’s Climate Change Council
Change. consist of ................members.
(b) Inter Governmental Panel on Climate (a) 13 (b) 5
Change. (c) 18 (d) 8
(c) Inter Government Parliamentary Panel On RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Climate Change.
Ans. (c) The Prime Minister’s Climate Change
(d) International Panel on Climate Change.
Council consist of 18 members. The main function of
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.04.2016 (Shift-II)
the Council is to assess climate change, prepare for
Ans. (b) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate climate change and prepare an action plan for
Change (IPCC) is an intergovernmental of the United reduction of carbon emission.
Nation that is dedicated to provide the world with 547. In the context of environmental studies, CER
objective, scientific information relevant to refers to –
understanding the scientific basis of the risk of human-
(a) Certified Emission Reduction
induced climate change, its natural, political, and (b) Capped Emission repository
economic impacts and risks, and possible response (c) Certified Emission Repository
options. The IPCC was established in 1988 by the World (d) Capped Emission Reduction
Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and was later
endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly. Ans. (a) Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) are a
Membership is open to all members of the WMO and type of emissions unit (or carbon credits) issued by
UN. The IPCC produces reports that contribute to the the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Executive
work of the United Nations Framework Convention on Board for emission reductions achieved by CDM
Climate Change (UNFCCC), the main international projects and verified by a DOE (Designated
treaty on climate change. Operational Entity) under the rules of the Kyoto
Protocol.
542. Where was the United Nations Climate Change
548. The first commitment period of Kyoto protocol
Conference held in 2015?
started in 2008, ended when?
(a) Paris (b) Doha
(a) 2010 (b) 2012
(c) Montreal (d) Copenhagen (c) 2011 (d) 2013
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 12.04.2017 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a) The United Nations Climate Change Ans. (b) The first commitment period of the Kyoto
Conference, 2015 (COP-21) or (CMP-11) was held protocol was in the year 2008. The initiative began in
in Paris, France, from 30 November to 12 December Austria and ended in 2012. India signed the Kyoto
2015. It was the 21st yearly session of the Conference of
protocol in August 2002. The duration of its second
the Parties (COP) to the 1992 United Nations commitment is from 2013 to 2020.
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
549. At the United Nations Climate Change
and the 11th session of the Meeting of the Parties (CMP)
conference of 2015 which global initiative was
to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. It is significant that The 26th
announced by Bill Gates to accelerate the clean
session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the
energy revolution?
UNFCCC was take place from 31 October to 13
(a) Mission Green (b) Mission Clean
November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
(c) Mission Innovation (d) Mission Protection
543. The World Climate Conference popularly RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 30.04.2016 (Shift-I)
known as COP-21(2015) was held at –
Ans. (c) At the United Nations Climate Change
(a) New York (b) London Conference of the year 2015, Bill Gates announced a
(c) Paris (d) Berlin global initiative as a mission framework innovative to
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)accelerate the clean energy revolution.
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question. 550. Some countries are following a protocol that
544. Where was the United Nations Climate Change forces them to cut the amount of carbon
Conference Proceedings held in 2015? emissions. Where was this protocol set?
(a) Moscow (b) New Delhi (a) Kyoto, Japan
(c) Paris (d) London (b) Geneva, Switzerland
(c) New York, USA
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) (d) Paris, France
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question. RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-08, Green Paper)
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 Ans. (a) The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty 556. Which of these organizations provides an
among industrialized nations that sets mandatory objective scientific view of climate change as also
limits on greenhouse gas emissions. The greenhouse its natural, political and economic impacts?
effect is the warming effect of the sun on greenhouse (a) The Climate Project
gases, such as carbon dioxide, that act as a trap for (b) United Nations Environment Program
this heat in our atmosphere. (c) International Union for Conservation of
551. Which of the following green house gas is not Nature
included under the Kyoto Protocol? (d) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(a) CO2 (Carbon dioxide) RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) O3 (Ozone) Ans. (d) : The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
(c) CH4 (Methane) Change (IPCC) provides objective and comprehensive
scientific information on anthropogenic climate change,
(d) N2O (Nitrous oxide) including the natural, political, and economic impacts and
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist risks, and possible response options. It was created in
Ans. (b) : Ozone gas (O3) is not included under Kyoto 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Protocol. Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to and the United Nations Environment Programme
reduce green house gas emissions. It was adopted in (UNEP). Currently it has 195 members. Thousands of
Kyoto, Japan on 11 December 1997. It applies to 6 people from all over the world contribute to the work of
green house gases:- Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous the IPCC and its headquarters established in Geneva.
oxide, Hydrofluorocarbons, Fluoro-carbons and Sulfur 557. The Paris Agreement opened for signatures on
hexafluoride. Earth Day on ______ at the UN headquarters
552. The Rio Declaration on Environment and in New York.
Development was approved by the United (a) 22nd April 2012 (b) 22nd April 2014
Nations in the year: (c) 22nd April 2018 (d) 22nd April 2016
(a) 1992 (b) 2018 RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 2002 (d) 2012 Ans. (d) : The Paris Agreement is a legally binding
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist international treaty on climate change. It was adopted
Ans. (a) : The Rio Declaration on Environment and by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December
Development was approved by the United Nations in 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016.It was
the year 1992. This Convention was organized in Rio de opened for signatures on 22nd April, 2016 (Earth Day).
Janeiro, Brazil. It was also known as ‘Earth 558. In the context of climate change, what is the
Convention’. Agenda-21 was also passed during this full form of GHGs?
Convention. (a) Green Hydrogen Gases
553. The United Nations Conference on (b) Grey House Gases
Environment and Development (UNCED) that (c) Green House Gases
was held in Brazil in 1992 is known as: (d) Gripped House Gases
(a) N S Summit (b) Earth Summit RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) G-20 Summit (d) BRICS Summit Ans. (c) : A Greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range,
Ans. (b) : The United Nations Framework Convention causing the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse
on Climate Change (UNFCCC), signed in 1992 at the gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor (H2O), carbon
United Nations Conference on Environment and dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O),
Development also known as the Earth Summit, the Rio and ozone (O3). Without greenhouse gases, the average
Summit or the Rio Conference. The UNFCCC entered temperature of Earth's surface would be about −18 °C
into force on March 21, 1994 and has been ratified by (0 °F),rather than the present average of 15 °C (59 °F).
197 countries.
559. When did India sign and ratify the Kyoto
554. The Earth Summit is also known as : Protocol for the first time?
(a) Kyoto Protocol (b) Brundtland Report (a) October 2002 (b) September 2002
(c) Agenda 21 (d) Rio Summit (c) August 2002 (d) July 2002
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement
555. The global climate change alliance is an that aims to manage and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
initiative of : and greenhouse gases. Kyoto Protocol is an agreement
(a) Continental Union (b) Greek Union under the United Nations Framework Convention on
(c) World Union (d) European Union Climate Change, adopted in December 1997 and entered
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist into force on 16 February 2005. India signed the Kyoto
Ans. (d) : The Global Climate Change Alliance Protocol on 26 August 2002.
(GCCA) is an initiative of the European Union. Its 560. When the Kyoto Protocol came into existence?
overall objective is to build a new alliance on climate (a) 2005 (b) 1997
change between the European Union and the poor (c) 2000 (d) 2002
developing countries that are most affected and that
have the least capacity to deal with climate change. It RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 16.04.2016 (Shift-III)
was established in 2007. Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
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561. ‘Kyoto’ Climate change protocol was organized 567. Which of the following is related to the
in which year? reduction of global environmental problems?
(a) December 1994 (b) December 1997 (a) UNCED (b) UNICEF
(c) December 2000 (d) December 2004 (c) UNCTAD (d) UNESCO
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.01.2017 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
562. The Kyoto Protocol is NOT applicable to which 568. Rio Earth Summit was organized in which
country? year?
(a) USA (b) Australia
(a) 1991 (b) 1995
(c) Japan (d) Indonesia
(c) 1996 (d) 1992
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 26.04.20167 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a) : The Kyoto Protocol is an international
treaty which extended the 1992 United Nations Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Framework Convention on Climate Change 569. Which of the following is NOT the United
(UNFCCC) that commits countries to reduce Nation's legal instrument for protection of
greenhouse gas emissions. As of 2020, the US is the climate system?
only signatory that has not ratified the Protocol. (a) United Nations International Panel on
563. Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement Climate Change
that aims to reduce: (b) United Nations Framework Convention on
(a) exhaust emissions Climate Change
(b) greenhouse gas emissions (c) Paris Agreement
(c) radioactive emissions (d) Kyoto Protocol
(d) electron emissions RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : The United Nations International Panel on
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Climate Change is not a legal body document of the
564. Which is an international treaty among United Nations for the protection of the climate system.
industrialised nations that sets mandatory In the correct forms, it is the Intergovermental Panel on
limits on greenhouse gas emissions? Climate Change (IPCC) which is a UN body for
(a) Montreal Protocol (b) Kyoto Protocol assessing the science related to climate change. It was set
(c) Geneva Protocol (d) Bonn Agreement up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist and United Nations Environment. Other than this, the
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate
565. Where was the first Earth Summit held? Change, the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto protocol are
(a) Kyoto (b) Rio de Janeiro the legal body documents of the United Nations.
(c) Doha (d) Johannesburg 570. Which of the following activity is not
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist responsible for greenhouse effect?
Ans. (b) : The first Earth summit which is also referred (a) Use of solar car for transport
to as United Nations Conference on Environment and (b) Emission from thermal power plant
Development (UNCED) was held on 14th June 1992 in (c) Use of wood as fuel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The UNCED published the Earth (d) Use of petrol vehicles for transport
Charter, which outlined the building of a just RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st
Ans. (a) : Emissions from thermal power plant, use of
century. The main outcomes of Rio meet were:
wood as fuel and use of petrol vehicles for transport are
(i) Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
listing 27 Principles of Sustainable Development responsible for green house effect because these
activities emit green house gases while use of solar car
(ii) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
for transport is not responsible for green house effect
(iii) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
because solar energy is a renewable source of energy
Change (UNFCCC)
.The main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect
(iv) United Nations Convention to Combat
include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and
Desertification (UNCCD)
water vapor (which occur naturally), and fluorinated
(v) Global Environment Facility (GEF)
gases (which are synthetic). Greenhouse gases have
(vi) Agenda 21 different chemical properties and are removed from the
566. 'Agenda 21' was a set of practices atmosphere, over time, by different processes.
recommended at the______.
(a) Nairobi Earth Summit, 1982 571. Which is the most important contributor of
global warming?
(b) WSSD, Johannesburg, 2002
(a) Carbon emission
(c) UNCHS, Stockholm, 1972
(b) Agriculture work
(d) Rio Summit, 1992
(c) Destructions of forests
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Industry
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-09, Yellow Paper)
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 Ans. (a) Carbon emission is the most contributor of Ans. (d) Wood as fuel for cooking is not the Solution
global warming. Global warming means increase in to deal with the global warming because carbon
global average temperature. CO2 contributes the most dioxide (CO2) produced by human activities (mostly
of global warming. In the year 1990 the amount of burning of coal and other fossil fuels) is the largest
CO2 in the atmosphere was 280 PPM, which today has contributor to global warming. It is notable that, Fossil
fuels, Deforestation, Intensive Farming, Waste
reached 400 PPM. Disposal, Mining and Overconsumption are the major
572. Green house gases are the most prone to global Global warming causes. Opposite of this, Renewable
warming. What is the more responsible energies, Energy and Water efficiency, Sustainable
reason? transportation, Sustainable infrastructure, Sustainable
(a) Agriculture (b) Deforestation agriculture and forest management, Afforestation,
(c) Energy (d) Industry Responsible consumption and recycling are the major
Global warming prevention.
RRB J.E., (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
576. Which of the following is not a Greenhouse
Ans. (d) Due to increasing industrialization and gas?
mechanization, the quantity of green house gases (a) Carbon dioxide (b) Methane
(water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane etc.) in the (c) Chlorofluorocarbon (d) Oxygen
atmosphere is increasing rapidly due to which the RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 18.04.2016 (Shift-I)
average temperature of the earth is increasing and is RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 05.04.2016 (Shift-II)
known as global warming. Green house gases are Ans. (d) A greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and
most prone to global warming. emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared
573. The increase in Atmospheric temperature due range. Greenhouse gases cause the greenhouse effect
to carbon dioxide is known as – on planets. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's
(a) Pasteur effect (b) Green House effect atmosphere are water vapour, carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Oxygen is not a
(c) Blackman effect (d) Emerson effect
green house gas.
RRB J.E., (14.12.2014, Green Paper)
577. Which of the following gases is responsible for
Ans. (b) The increase in atmospheric temperature due the effect of greenhouse on earth?
to carbon dioxide is known as green house effect. The (a) Water vapour and Carbon dioxide
greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation (b) Carbon dioxide and nitrogen
from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface (c) Carbon dioxide and Methane
to a temperature above to planet initial temperature. (d) Ozone and methane
574. The cause of global warming is – RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 29.03.2016 (Shift-I)
(a) N2 (b) CO2 Ans. (*) Greenhouse Gases are :– Water vapor
(H2O), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Chlorofluorocarbons
(c) OZONE (d) None of the above (CFCS), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Sulphur
RRB J.E., (14.12.2014, Red Paper) hexafluoride (SF6), Hydrofluorocarbon (HFCS),
Ans. (b) Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide Perfluorocarbons (CF4, C2F6) and Carbon monoxide
(CO2) and other air pollutants and greenhouse gases etc. If we consider relative contribution of various
collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and greenhouse gases to total global warming which
solar radiation that have bounced off the earth’s includes carbon dioxide (60%), methane (20%), CFCS
surface. Normally, this radiation would escape into (14%) and nitrous oxide (6%), then option (c) will be
the correct answer.
space—but these pollutants, which can last for years
to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and cause 578. Which of the following cannot be included in
the planet to get hotter. That's what is known as the greenhouse gases?
greenhouse effect .In the United States, the burning of (a) Nitrous oxide (b) Carbon dioxide
fossil fuels to make electricity is the largest source of (c) Methane (d) Phosphine
heat-trapping pollution, producing about two billion RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
tons of CO2 every year. Coal-burning power plants are Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
by far the biggest polluters. The country’s second- 579. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?
largest source of carbon pollution is the transportation (a) Ozone (b) Nitrous oxide
sector, which generates about 1.7 billion tons of CO2 (c) Water vapour (d) Hydrogen
emissions a year. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 29.03.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-I)
575. Which of the following is not the solution to
deal with the global warming? Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
(a) Less use of fossil fuels 580. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?
(b) Afforestation (a) Carbon dioxide (b) Nitrous oxide
(c) More use of solar and wind energy (c) Oxygen (d) Carbon monoxide
(d) Wood as fuel for cooking. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 30.04.2016 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 30.04.2016 (Shift-II) Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.

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581. The term refers to the Assigned Amount Unit
which sets the limit of – 8. Wildlife Conservation
(a) Carbon emission and Management
(b) Greenhouse gas emission
(c) Carbon credit for sale 586. In which of the following years was the wildlife
(d) Carbon savings in the form of footprints Protection Act first implemented in India after
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) independence ?
Ans. (b) An Assigned Amount Unit (AAU) is a (a) 1972 (b) 1976
tradable 'Kyoto unit' or 'carbon credit' representing an (c) 1977 (d) 1978
allowance to emit greenhouse gases comprising one RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-II)
metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalents calculated Ans.(a) : The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is an a
using their Global Warming Potential. Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of
582. Which Greenhouse gas is also known as plants and animal species.
laughing gas? 587. In which year was Wildlife Protection Act
(a) Methane (b) Carbon di oxide implemented in India?
(c) Nitrous oxide (d) Sulphur di oxide (a) 1971 (b) 1970
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 06.04.2016 (Shift-II) (c) 1972 (d) 1973
Ans. (c) Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a green house gas, RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
which is commonly known as laughing gas. It is used Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
as an anesthetic for sedation.
588. Which of the following methods can be used to
583. A greenhouse gas is any gaseous mixture conserve our natural resources?
capable of …. (a) Walking to nearby places without using
(a) Equally visible and infrared vehicles
(b) More visible radiation than visible (b) Not recycling goods
(c) More infrared radiation than visible (c) Turning on lights even when not required
(d) Neither visible nor infrared radiation. (d) Using more water
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 07.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d) A greenhouse gas is any gaseous mixture Ans. (a) : In the given option, walking to nearby place
which is neither visible nor infrared. A green house without using vehicles is a good effort in order to
gas is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy with conserve our natural resources.
in the thermal infrared range. The primary greenhouse
gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, 589. When was World Wide Fund for Nature-India
nitrous oxide and ozone. (WWF-India) established?
(a) 1976 (b) 1997
584. What is India’s global rank in terms of (c) 1956 (d) 1969
contribution to India’s greenhouse gas
emission in June 2015? R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III)
(a) 3rd (b) 2nd Ans. (d) : Established in 1969, WWF-India is dedicated
th to conserve natural heritage and ecology.
(c) 4 (d) 5th
RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) 590. The Red Data book which lists endangered
species is maintained-
Ans. (c) India’s global rank in terms of contribution to (a) UNO (b) IUCN
India’s greenhouse gas emission was 4th in June 2015.
(c) WHO (d) WWF
585. Which of the following statement is true? R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I)
(a) Global warming and climate change are two Ans. (b) : The IUCN (International Union for
different issues. Conservation of Nature) prepares the Red Data Book
(b) Global warming will reduce the ice formed in for listing the endangered species and others also.
the glacier throughout the year.
(c) The sea level is reduced due to global 591. When is 'Word Wildlife Day' observed?
warming. (a) 3 March (b) 5 March
(d) Deserts may be reduced due to rust global (c) 17 March (d) 10 March
warming. RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening)
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Ans : (a) 'World Wildlife Day' celebrated each year on
Ans. (b) Global warming will reduce the ice formed 3 March to commemorates the day of the adoption of
in the glacier throughout the year. Earth's average the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
temperature has been increasing dramatically for more Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in 1973.
than a century. Glaciers are important indicators of 592. When did the Program related to the
global warming and climate change in several ways. conservation on tiger "Project Tiger" Started?
Melting ice results in rise in sea level. As ice sheets in (a) 1968 (b) 1991
Antarctica and Greenland melt, they raise the level of (c) 1973 (d) 1977
the ocean. RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I)
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Ans. (c) : Project Tiger was first initiated on 1st April, is most remembered for the protection of Khejri trees
1973 and is ongoing. The much-needed project was in Rajasthan. A cash award of rupee one lakh is
launched in Jim Corbett National Park, Madhya Pradesh presented to individuals/institutions involved in
and leads the states in tiger number and counted 526 wildlife protection.
Tigers within its territory. The estimated tiger 598. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) logo is a/an...
population stood at 2967 in 2018 Tiger census. (a) Elephant (b) Red Panda
593. Project Tiger was started in the year_____. (c) Tiger (d) Giant panda
(a) 1980 (b) 1973 RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) 1965 (d) 1985 Ans. (d) : World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) international non-governmental organization founded
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. on 29 April 1961, headquartered in Switzerland. The
594. Which of the following is not a threat to the Giant panda is the featured animal on the logo for
tiger population in India? World Wildlife Fund as a symbol of all endangered
(a) Lack of available prey species that would be able to thrive if permitted the
(b) Combining wildlife corridors range and natural environment of their origin. The Giant
(c) Cattle grazing panda is representative of World Wildlife Fund's
(d) Fragmentation of natural habitat commitment to protect wildlife and wild spaces.
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-II) 599. The book which keeps a record of all the
Ans. (b) Combining wildlife corridors is not a threat endangered animals and plants is ______.
to the tiger population in India. India is planning to (a) Red Data Book
build around 1200 long wildlife corridor so that tigers (b) Wild Life Analysis Book
can be protected. (c) Eco Survey Book
595. Where is the Wildlife Institute of India (d) Animal Survey Book
located? RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Nagpur (b) Gangtok Ans. (a) : Red Data Book keeps a record of all the
(c) Dehradun (d) brick city endangered animals, plants and species. It contains a list
of species that are in danger of becoming extinct. The
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
book was based on research conducted between 1961
Ans. (c) The Wildlife Institute of India is located in and 1964 by biologists in Russia. Hence, it is also called
Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was founded in 1982. This the Russian Red Data Book. Currently, the International
institute provides training courses, academic programs Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the
as well as advice in wildlife research and Red Data Book. The IUCN was founded in 1948 with
management. an aim of maintaining a complete record of every
596. Which of the following endangered animals species that ever lived. Its headquarter is located in
gives the world's best and most expensive Gland, Switzerland.
wool? 600. The Red Data Book provides data on:
(a) Chiru (Tibetan antelope) (a) red birds
(b) Kashmiri goat (b) red lions
(c) Kashmiri sheep (c) list of plant and animals
(d) Chital (reindeer) (d) endangered plants and animals
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) Chiru the endangered animal is used to give Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
the world's best and most expensive wool. These are 601. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is
living beings of the Tibetan plateau. In recent years a statutory multi-disciplinary body under the
they become endangered due to poaching. Wool made Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
of their hair is warm and soft. It is used in weaving Change (MoEF&CC). Its headquarters is in:
shawls. (a) New Delhi (b) Kolkata
597. Which is the award instituted by the (c) Hyderabad (d) Patna
Government of India for individuals or RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
communities from rural areas who have shown Ans. (a) : Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is
extraordinary courage and dedication in a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the
protecting wildlife? Government of India under the Ministry of Environment,
(a) Sanjay Gandhi Paryavaran Award Forest and Climate Change, to combat organised wildlife
(b) Sunderlal Bahuguna Award crime in the country. Its headquarter is situated in New
(c) Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award Delhi.
(d) BP Pal Award
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 602. Shahtoosh wool, the lightest wool in the world,
Ans. (c) : Amrita Devi Bishnoi award, instituted by the is obtained from:
govt. of India for individual or communities from rural (a) Nilgai (b) Sheep
areas who have shown extraordinary courage and (c) Llama (d) Tibetan Antelope
dedication in protecting wildlife. Amrita Devi Bishnoi RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : Shahtoosh is a very fine type of wool. It is 607. In which year was the Asiatic Cheetah declared
also called the king of fine wools. This wool is made up extinct in India?
of the hairs of Chiru, which is a Tibetan antelope. (a) 1947 (b) 1952
Tibetan antelope that lives in the Himalayan forests at (c) 1950 (d) 1948
an altitude of more that 14,000 feet. Tibetan antelope, RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Chiru is listed in schedule I of the India's Wildlife Ans. (b) : Asiatic Cheetah was officially declared
(Protection) Act. extinct by the Indian Government in the year 1951-52.
603. Which of the following pairs (Species- An adult asiatic cheetah grows to about 1.3 meters (4.4
Category) is correct with respect to India? ft) in length and can weigh up to 54 kg. Asiatic Cheetah
(a) Great Hornbill - Vulnerable can run up to a speed of 128 km/hr to catch their prey.
(b) Black Buck - Rare 608. A scheme by the Government of India to
(c) Nicobar Pigeon - Endangered maintain a viable population of tigers in India
since 1973 is:
(d) Asiatic Elephant - Endemic
(a) Wildlife Conservation (b) Wildlife in India
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Save the Tiger (d) Project Tiger
Ans. (a) : Due to habitat loss and hunting the Great RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Hornbill is evaluated as vulnerable in IUCN list and Ans. (d) : India's Project Tiger was established in 1973
Appendix I of CITES. Great Hornbill is the state bird of to provide havens for tigers in the country's National
Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh. Great hornbills are Parks. Its aim is to save the steadily declining
found in the forest of India, Bhutan, Nepal and population of tigers in India. On 1 April, 1973 the
mainland of Southeast Asia etc. project was launched from Jim Corbett National Park in
604. India's first Genetic Bank for Wildlife Uttarakhand. The number of tiger reserve in India is 53.
Conservation is located at: 609. Project Elephant was launched by the
(a) Cochin (b) Hyderabad Government of India in the year ..........
(c) Bengaluru (d) Ahmedabad (a) 1990 (b) 1972
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) 1992 (d) 1986
Ans. (b) : India's first Genetic Bank for Wildlife RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Conservation, was inaugurated in Hyderabad. It was Ans. (c) : Project Elephant was launched by the
inaugurated at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Ministry of Environment and Forest and Government of
Biology's (CCMB) Laboratory of Conservation of India in February 1992. It ensures the protection of
Endangered Species (LACONES) facility in Hyderabad, elephant corridors and elephant habitat for the survival
Telangana. of elephant population in the wild. Elephant is included
in the list of protected species according to the
605. Which species are not classified in the IUCN
Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972
endangered species category?
and in Convention on International Trade in the
(a) Harmful Engangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
(b) Extinct
(c) Easily injured (Vulnerable) 610. How many schedules are there in the Wildlife
(d) Endangered Protection Act, 1972 of India.?
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) (a) VII (b) VI
Ans. (a) Under the IUCN Red List, Critically (c) IV (d) V
Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN) and Vulnerable RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(VU) Species are considered to be threatened with Ans. (b) : The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 was
extinction. The International Union for Conservation passed in 1972 and has 6 schedules.
of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization Schedule 1st → It covers endangered species that need
working in the field of nature conservation and rigorus protection. The species are granted protection
sustainable of natural resources. from poaching, killing, trading etc. and therefore, the
606. In April 2016, the National Green Tribunal harshest penalties for violation of law are under this
suspended the environmental clearance given schedule.
for the proposed hydro power project in Schedule 2nd→ Animals under this list are also
Arunachal Pradesh to save the ............... accorded high protection.
(a) Great Hornbill Schedule 3rd & 4th → Species that are not endangered
(b) Mithun are included under schedule III and IV. This includes
(c) Herbal plants protected species but the penalty for any violation is
(d) Black necked cranes less compared to the first two schedules.
RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Schedule 5th → This schedule contains animals that
Ans. (d) NGT in its judgement on April 7, 2016 are considered as vermin (small wild animals that carry
suspended the Environmental Clearance to a hydro disease and destroy plants and food). These animal can
power project in Arunanchal Pradesh to save be hunted.
the Black Necked Crane which has been listed as Schedule 6th → This list contains plants that are
vulnerable species by the IUCN. forbidden from cultivation.
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611. How many schedules are there in Wildlife (c) Listed record of the drought prone areas of
Protection Act, 1972 of India? the world.
(a) IV (b) VII (d) Detailed document of threatened animals,
(c) V (d) VI trees etc.
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage-IInd, , 18.01.2017 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d) Red Data Book is the document established
by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of
612. How many schedules are there in the Wildlife Nature) for documenting the rare and endangered
(Protection) Act, 1972? species of plants, animals, fungi and also a few local
(a) Four (b) Seven species that exist within a state or country.
(c) Five (d) Six 617. BSI (Botanical Survey of India) Published list
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of endangered plants under which of the
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. following names?
(a) Red Data Book (b) Green Data Book
613. The Jim Corbett National Park was established (c) Black Data Book (d) Blue Data Book
in 1936 to save the endangered species of RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Peacock (b) White elephant Ans. (a) : The first and second volumes of the Red Data
(c) Bengal tiger (d) Blue whale Book of Indian plants was published by Botanical
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Survey of India in the years 1987. The Red Data Book
Ans. (c) : To protect the endangered Bengal Tiger, is a public document that is created for recording
Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 in endangered and rare species of plants, animals, fungi as
well as some local subspecies that are present in a
the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is the oldest particular region. BSI is located in Kolkata, West
National Park of India. The most famous of Corbett's Bengal, India. It was founded on Feb 13, 1890, is under
wild animals residents are the Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Elephant, Leopards, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Jackal, 618. What does WCCB stand for in the context of
Mongoose, and Crocodile. It is also being honored as Environment and Forest?
the place where Project Tiger was first launched in (a) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
1973. (b) World Crime Control Bureau
614. Jim Corbett National Park is in- (c) Wildlife Conservation Control Bureau
(d) World Conservation Control Bureau
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Uttarakhand Ans. (a) : In the context of Environment and Forest
RRB Group-D, 26.10.2018 (Shift-II) WCCB stands for Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. It
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. was established on 4 September 2006 by amending
615. Under which Indian Act, the Central Bureau of Wildlife (Protection) Act (WLPA), 1972 to protect the
Investigation has been given the right to arrest wildlife and fauna in India. It is headquartered in New
Delhi.
and Prosecute Criminals who cause harm to
wildlife? 619. For the protection and conservation of
(a) The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 endangered or rare species, transporting them
from their natural habitat to other systematic
(b) Indian Forest Act, 1927 areas is called as –
(c) Environment Protection Act, 1986 (a) Ex- situ protection
(d) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (b) In-situ protection
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Migration protection
Ans. (a) : Wild life (Protection) Act, 1972 is the (d) Protective protection
umbrella legislation for wildlife crime enforcement in RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-III)
the country. It provides for the protection and Ans. (a) For the protection and conservation of
conservation of the animals and plants. CBI (Central endangered or rare species, transporting them from
Bureau of Investigation) can investigate the case also their natural habitat to other systematic areas are
and it works with WCCB (Wildlife Crime Control called as Ex-situ protection. For example zoos,
Bureau). WCCB is a statutory body established by the botanical gardens etc. or in the form of gene pools and
Government of India under the Ministry of gamete storage, germplasm banks for seeds, pollen
etc.
Environment, Forest and Climate change to combat
organised wildlife crime. Its headquarter is in Delhi. 620. In which year was the project Tiger, India’s
most famous wildlife and conservation project
616. What is ‘Red Data Book’ also called (Red
List)? launched to conserve the declining population
(a) List of the most polluted (of the world) of Indian tigers?
records. (a) 1975 (b) 1973
(b) Listed record of sensitive earthquake areas (of (c) 1978 (d) 1982
the world). RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-I)
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 Ans. (b) One of the most intensive conservation Ans. (d) An area which is legally reserved by law in
efforts in India, Project Tiger was launched in 1973. It order for wild life in its natural surroundings is called
envisaged the setting of tiger reserves to help in as an Animal Husbandry.
maintaining the population of tigers.
621. According to India State of Forest Report in 9. Natural Energy
2015, in terms of its animal husbandry area…
the largest forest area is – 626. Which of the following statements is FALSE
(a) Assam with respect to CNG and LPG.
(b) Jammu And Kashmir (a) CNG and LPG can be piped to homes.
(c) Madhya Pradesh (b) CNG and LPG are both carbon-based fuels.
(d) Arunachal Pradesh (c) CNG and LPG are labelled as 'clean fuels'.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 06.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(d) CNG and LPG do not contain carbon
Ans. (c) According to India State of Forest Report in particles.
2015, in terms of its animal husbandry area, the RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-III)
largest forest area is Madhya Pradesh. At Present,
according to 'Indian State of Forest Report 2021. Ans.(d) : Among the given options, CNG and LPG can
be piped to homes.
Prepared by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), Madhya
Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country CNG is mainly composed of Methane (CH4) and LPG is
followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha composed mainly of Butane (C4H8). Hence both are
and Maharashtra. Madhya Pradesh has reported extent carbon based fuels. These fuels help in low carbon
of recorded forest area 94,689 sq km which is 30.72% emission with energy supply and hence are termed as clean
fuels. Hence, option (d) is correct answer as it is false.
of its geographical area.
627. The country's first commercial-scale biomass-
622. When was ‘Project Tiger’ launched in India?
based hydrogen plant is coming up in which
(a) 22 April 1973 (b) 11 April 1973 district of Madhya Pradesh?
(c) 21 April 1973 (d) 01 April 1973 (a) Anuppur (b) Agar Malwa
RRB Group-D, 15.10.2018 (Shift-III) (c) Khandwa (d) Betul
Ans. (d) Project Tiger is a centrally sponsored RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II)
Scheme of Government of India which was launched Ans. (c) : Khandwa is the place in MP, where India's
on the 1st of April, 1973 for in-situ conservation of first commercial-scale biomass-based hydrogen plant is
wild tigers in designated tiger reserves. being setup. The plant is able to produce a tone of
623. The first National wildlife genetics resource hydrogen per day, from 30 tonne of biomass.
Bank of India was inaugurated by. 628. Which of the following is a disadvantage of
(a) Rajnath Singh (b) Dr. Harshvardhan most of the renewable energy sources?
(c) Ramnath Kovind (d) Narendra Modi (a) Unreliable supply
RRB Group-D, 15.10.2018 (Shift-II) (b) High running cost
Ans. (b) First National Wildlife Genetic Resource (c) Highly polluting
Bank was inaugurated by Union Minister for Science (d) High waste disposal cost
and Technology and Environment, Forest and Climate RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift
Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The genetic bank will Ans : (a) The major disadvantage of renewable energy
cryo preserve living cell lines, gametes and embryos sources is the unreliable supply. For example: Solar
of endangered wild animal species in India. energy can be used in the day time when the sun is
624. According to tiger census in 2014 tiger shining bright. It cannot be used on rainy days or at
population in India was – night time.
(a) 1411 (b) 1706 629. Which of the following is an example of non-
(c) 2226 (d) 1906 renewable source of energy?
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) (a) Uranium (b) Alcohol
Ans. (c) As per Ministry of Environment and Forests, (c) Wood (d) Biogas
the tiger population in India stood at 2,226 in 2014. At RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift
present, as per the survey conducted in 2023, India's Ans. (a) : Resources that exist in limited supply and
Tiger population stands at a total of 3167 which is cannot be replaced if they are used up are called Non-
more than 70 percent of the global tiger population. renewable resources. Coal, rare earth elements,
625. An area which is legally reserved by law in petroleum products, Gold and Uranium etc are the
order for wildlife in its natural surroundings is example of non-renewable resources.
called – 630. Fuel produced inside the Earth's surface by
(a) Community forest decomposition of organic materials is called
(b) Biosphere Reserve forest ...... fuel.
(c) National Park (a) Charcoal (b) Biomass
(d) Animal Husbandry (c) Wood (d) Fossil
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 Ans. (d) A fossil fuel is a fuel formed by natural Ans. (c) : Inexhaustible resources of energy are those
processes, such as anaerobic decomposition of buried sources, which will not exhaust in future, those are
dead organisms, containing organic molecules unlimited. Bio-mass is one of the inexhaustible sources
originating in ancient photosynthesis that release of energy. Examples are wind, sunlight and water.
energy in combustion. 635. Which of the following is a renewable energy
631. Which of the following is a renewable source of resource?
energy (a) Coal (b) Petrolium
(a) Wood (b) Petroleum (c) Synthesis gas (d) Natural gas
(c) Coal (d) Nuclear fission RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : Synthesis gas (also known as syngas) is a
Ans. (d) : The energy which can be renewed or reused mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H)
is termed as renewable source of energy. It is the type of that is used as a fuel gas but is produced from a wide
energy obtained from those which do not deplete and range of carbonaceous feedstocks and is used to
are naturally replenished for example solar energy, wind produce a wide range of chemicals.
energy geothermal energy, nuclear fission etc. 636. Which of the following is NOT a conventional
632. Which of the following may be considered as source of energy?
appropriate definition of a natural resource? (a) Coal (b) Wind mill
(a) A natural resource is available only in forests. (c) Natural gas (d) Petroleum
(b) A natural resource is a man-made commodity. RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) A natural resource is a gift of nature that is Ans. (b) : Energy is classified as conventional and Non-
useful for mankind. conventional energy.
(d) A natural resource is available only on land. • Conventional Energy → Virtually non-renewable
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist energy resources are exhaustible and cannot be
Ans. (c) : The resource which is directly obtained from recovered. These are based on fossil fuels for
nature is called natural resources Ex–Air, Water, Land, example- Petroleum, coal natural gas etc.
Forest, Coal etc. A natural resource is a gift of nature • Non-conventional Energy → It includes all
that is useful for mankind. The natural resources are not renewable energy resources, which never expire and
only obtained from forest but from water, land and air can be recovered. For example, wind energy,
also. hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, solar
thermal energy etc.
633. Which of the following is NOT a source of sea
energy? 637. Losses from most renewable energy sources
are:
(a) Ocean thermal energy(b) Solar energy
(a) Unstable supply
(c) Wave energy (d) Tidal energy (b) High waste disposal cost
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Excessive pollution
Ans. (b) : There are different kind of energies (d) High operating cost
produced from sea. They are: RRB Group-D, 16.11.2018 (Shift-III)
• Tidal Energy: Tidal energy is harnessed by Ans. (a) Renewable energy sources include solar
constructing a dam across a narrow opening to the energy, geothermal energy etc. Renewable energy
sea. A turbine fixed at the opening of the dam resources are also called inexhaustible energy
converts tidal energy to electricity. resources. The energy derived from these resources is
• Wave Energy: Electric power generated from eco-friendly. But unstable supply is a loss of them.
waves 638. Identify an example of a traditional source of
• Ocean Current Energy: Ocean surface is energy -
comparable to wind which rotates the turbine to (a) Natural gas (b) Wind energy
generate electricity. (c) Nuclear energy (d) Solar energy
• Ocean Thermal Energy: The warm surface-water
RRB Group-D 29-10-2018 (Shift-III)
is used to boil a volatile liquid like ammonia. The
vapours of the liquid are then used to run the Ans. (a) Traditional energy sources are those which
turbine of generator. are used for a long time and are available in limited
But solar energy is not produced from sea. Hence they quantities. Traditional sources of energy include
are not forms of oceanic/sea energy. Solar energy is natural gas, coal, petroleum, etc. Natural gas is a
radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed mixture of several gases, mainly consisting of
using a range of technologies such as solar water methane.
heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar 639. Sources of energy that have been stored in
architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial nature for a very long time and when
photosynthesis exhausted, cannot be quickly replaced.
634. Which of the following natural resources is an (a) Renewable source of energy
inexhaustible resource ? (b) Non-renewable sources of energy
(a) Natural Gas (b) Forests (c) Solar energy
(c) Sunlight (d) Petroleum (d) Good sources of energy
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 Ans. (b) Non-renewable resources are those which 645. Which of the following is a renewable source?
have a limited stock. Once the stocks are exhausted it (a) Coal (b) Petrol
may take thousands of years to be renewed or (c) Natural gas (d) Air
replenished. Examples coal, petroleum and natural RRB ALP & Tec. (17-08-18 Shift-II)
gas.
Ans. (d) Renewable sources are sources of energy that
640. Which of the following is not a renewable are constantly renewed by nature and their
source of energy? consumption does not affect their supply. Such as -
(a) Solar (b) Wind solar energy, wind energy etc.
(c) Sea Wave (d) Coal
RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-II) 646. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate option:
Ans. (d) Renewable energy includes all the energy
which has no polluting factor and whose source does Solar energy ............ generates more power
not decay or whose source is replenished. Solar than wind energy -
energy, wind energy, hydropower energy, tidal (a) Sometimes (b) Never
energy, biomass bio fuels etc. are examples of (c) Always (d) Often
renewable energy. Whereas coal is not a renewable RRB SSE (21.12.2014, Set-07, Yellow paper)
source of energy. Ans. (a) Wind energy generates more power than
641. Which of the following is not a source of solar energy. Wind energy can generate 24 hours of
renewable energy? energy while solar energy is generated only during
(a) Solar (b) Wind sunlight. Sometimes the velocity of winds becomes
(c) Sea waves (d) Coal absolutely negligible, so solar energy is produced at
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-II) that time.
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. 647. Which of the following is the single largest
642. Which of the following is not a renewable source of natural energy for humans?
energy in natural resources? (a) Plant (b) Sun
(a) Tidal energy (b) Wind energy (c) Animals (d) Earth
(c) Fossil fuels (d) solar energy RRB ALP & Tec. (17-08-18 Shift-III)
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-II) Ans. (b) Sun is the largest source of natural energy in
Ans. (c) Energy that we can get back is called as nature. In the presence of the sun's energy,
renewable energy. It is always available in nature. For photosynthesis takes place, through which food is
example tidal energy, wind energy, solar energy etc. produced for all the creatures of the earth. The Sun's
Non-renewable Energy - energy that has limited energy is the result of nuclear fusion.
reserves, once it is over, it cannot be obtained again.
Such as - fossil fuels, petroleum gas, nuclear energy 648. Which of the following is a renewable resource
etc. of energy never ending?
643. What is another name for traditional source of (a) Fossil fuel (b) Solar energy
energy? (c) Coal (d) Petroleum
(a) Inexhaustible sources of energy RRB SSE 21.12.2014
(b) Non-renewable sources of energy Ans. (b) Solar energy is obtained directly from the
(c) Renewable sources of energy Sun. Solar energy changes the climate Solar energy is
(d) Alternative sources of energy the source of all kinds of life on earth. Solar energy is
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper) a vast source of never-ending energy, which can be
Ans. (b) Another name for traditional source of used in cooking, water purification, power generation,
energy is non-renewable source of energy. Energy that keeping rooms warm and crop drying.
has limited reserves, once it is over, it cannot be 649. Where is solar energy obtained?
obtained again, such energy is known as Non (a) Moon (b) Sun
Renewable Energy eg. fossil fuels, petroleum gas, (c) Stars (d) Sea
nuclear energy etc. RRB JE 25.05.2019 (Shift-III)
644. Which of the following is not a source of Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
renewable energy?
(a) Wind energy (b) Tidal energy 650. Which of the following regions has the
(c) Fossil fuels (d) Solar energy maximum wind energy potential?
RRB JE 24.05.2019 (Shift-III) (a) Western Ghats (b) Gangetic Plain
(c) Himalaya (d) Deccan Plateau
Ans. (c) Wind energy, geothermal energy and solar
energy are sources of renewable energy, whereas RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18 Shift-I)
fossil energy is classified as non-renewable energy. Ans. (a) The maximum potential area for wind energy
Energy from renewable sources is called "clean is the Western Ghats. The country currently has the
energy" because it reduces environmental pollution. fourth highest wind installed capacity in the world
Burning of fossil fuels causes environmental damage with total installed capacity of 39.25 GW (as on 31st
as it removes large amounts of carbon dioxide, March, 2021). Wind power represents 10.1% of the
causing global warming. total installed power capacity in India as of Q1 2020.
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 656. What is the primary reason that river Ganga is
10. Miscellaneous called an endangered river?
(a) The water is not potable
651. What is the ranking of India in plant diversity (b) Aquatic life is diminishing
in the world as on December 2010? (c) There are too many dams on it
(a) 20th (b) 15th (d) The river is drying up
th
(c) 25 (d) 10th RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (b) : The primary reason that river Ganga river is
Ans. (d) : The ranking of India in plant diversity in the called an endangered river is that the aquatic life is
world as on December 2010 was 10th. diminishing.
652. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with its 657. A forest area that belongs to private
headquarters in ........... and having presence in individuals and communities is classified as
16 regional stations, is responsible for ________.
surveying the faunal resources of India. (a) permanent forest (b) unclassed forest
(a) Kolkata (b) Kerala (c) reserved forest (d) protected forest
(c) Karnataka (d) Andhra Pradesh RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (b) : A forest area that belongs to private
Ans. (a) : The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) with its individuals and communities is classified as Unclassed
headquarters in Kolkata and having presence in 16 Forest.
regional stations, is responsible for surveying the faunal
resources of India. 658. India Plastics Pact, a joint initiative between
653. What does 'conservation' mean in terms of a which trade organisation and World-Wide
natural resource like water? Fund for Nature- India (WWF India), was
(a) Stop its use launched in September 2021?
(b) Leave it in a natural condition (a) Confederation of Indian Industry
(c) Protect against pollution (b) Cellular Operators Association of India
(d) Manage it wisely (c) Engineering Exports Promotion Council
RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I) (d) Indian Association of Amusement Parks and
Industries
Ans. (d) : Earth's natural resources included air,
minerals, plants, soil, water and wildlife. Conservation RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-I)
is the core and protection of these resources so that they Ans. (a) : The India Plastics Pact is a collaboration
can persist for future generations. From the given between the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and
options conservation means 'Manage it wisely'. WWF India. The initiative is supported by WRAP, a
654. The drug Diclofenac is one of the prime reasons global NGO based network in the UK.
for wiping out most of the ______ population in 659. Researchers from SNM College Maliankara,
India. the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation
(a) blackbuck and the Payyanur College have reported two
(b) one-horned rhinoceros new plant species, namely Fimbristylis sunilii
(c) vulture and Neanotis prabhui, from the biodiversity-
(d) sparrow rich Western Ghat regions in ……… .
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I) (a) Ernakulam and Idukki districts
Ans.(c) : The drug Diclofenac is one of the prime (b) Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts
reasons for wiping out most of the vulture population in (c) Alappuzha and Palakkad districts
India. Vulture has been listed as Critically Endangered (d) Kottayam and Kozhikode districts
on the IUCN Red list since 2002. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
655. Why do many types of trees shed old leaves? Ans. (b) : Researchers from SNM College Maliankara,
(a) Because a tree can support only a certain the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and the
number of leaves Payyanur College have reported two new plant species,
(b) Because the cells die due to old age of the from the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats regions in
tree Thiruvanantapuram and Wayanad districts.
(c) Because the cells become packed with waste 660. Which of following biomes is known for its
materials
coniferous (cone-bearing evergreen) forests?
(d) Because old leaves are broken off due to
strong winds (a) Boreal forest (b) Tropical rain-forest
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Savanna Forest (d) Chaparral forest
Ans. (c) : Many types of trees shed old leaves because RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
the cells become packed with waste materials. Ans. (a) : Boreal forest is known for its coniferous
Losing leaves helps the tree to retain water during the (cone-bearing evergreen) forests. It is the northern most
winter and it needs less energy to stay alive. forest in the world.
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661. Which of the following is the biggest Biosphere Ans. (d) : As per India state of forest report 2021.
Reserve of India in terms of geographical area? Madhya Pradesh continues to have the highest area
(a) Gulf of Mannar (b) Nanda Devi under forest cover in India and is preceded by other
(c) Kutch (d) Sunderbans states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-II) and Maharashtra.
Ans. (c) : The biggest Biosphere Reserve of India in 666. Which of the following is true regarding DDT?
terms of geographical area is Kutch, which is located in (a) It is light blue in color.
the state of Gujarat. (b) It has a pungent odour.
(c) It is non-toxic.
Note-
(d) It is a contact insecticide.
→ The smallest biosphere Reserve in India is Dibru- RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 07.04.2017 (Shift-II)
Saikhowa in Assam. Ans. (d) DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane)
→ The first Biosphere reserve in India is Nilgiri noted its effectiveness as a pesticide is banned for being
Biosphere reserve. deadly to animals and flora. it is a contact insecticide
662. According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, DDT control malaria and typhus.
what is the rank of India (Globally) in average 667. Who discovered the pesticide DDT?
annual net gain in forest area? (a) Omar Gedler
(a) 1st (b) 3rd (b) Paul Hermann Muller
th
(c) 4 (d) 2nd (c) Arthur Fixture
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I) (d) Felix Hoffmantra
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Ans. (b) : According to the Economic Survey 2021-22
India has increased its forest area significantly over past Ans. (b) Swiss chemist Paul Hermann Muller
decade (2010-2020) and ranks third globally in average discovered DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane)
annual net gain in forest as it added an average 2,66,000 noted its effectiveness as a pesticide during World
hectares of additional forest area every year during the War II to control malaria and typhus among civilians
and troops, a discovery that earned him a Nobel Prize
period.
in 1948. It was first discovered in the year 1874.
663. What is the main reason for the pollution of
668. Which of the following gases present in the air
River Ganga by coliform bacteria?
is responsible for the discoloration of brass?
(a) Immersion of unburnt corpses (a) Hydrogen Sulphide (b) Carbon dioxide
(b) Chemical effluents from industries (c) Nitrogen (d) Carbon Monoxide
(c) Washing of clothes RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 02.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(d) Untreated sewage dumped in it Ans. (a) Brass is an alloy made of copper and Zinc.
RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-I) When brass comes in contact with hydrogen sulphide
Ans. (d) : Coliform bacteria or E.coli bacteria is one of present in the air, copper reacts with the sulphide ion
the main reason of pollution of river Ganga. Human to form cupric sulphide which is black in colour. Zinc
excreta and urine are the major sources of coliform reacts with hydrogen to produce zinc hydroxide which
bacteria. Hence, when the mismanagement of sewage is light red in colour. Therefore when brass comes in
occurs, then these become a resource for E.coli bacteria contact with air it gets discoloured.
in river. Some other reports also claimed that coliform 669. Which of the following is the cause of the
bacteria are the part of human intestine and hence increase of Carbon di oxide in the atmosphere?
immersion of unburnt corpus is a cause of existence of 1. Increased use of fossil fuel.
coliform bacteria in Ganga water. But the later 2. Deforestation
mentioned reason is secondary while former is main (as 3. Increase in number of vehicles.
it forms a major part). 4. Increased use of solar heaters.
664. The presence of which bacteria is an indicator (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1,2 and 4
of water pollution? (c) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1,2,3 and 4
(a) Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ans. (c) Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas with a
(b) E. coli Coliform density about 60% higher than that of dry air. Carbon
(c) Salmonella typhi dioxide consists of a carbon atom covalently double
(d) Vibrio cholerae bonded to two oxygen atoms. It occurs naturally in
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-II) Earth's atmosphere as a trace gas. Increased use of
fossil fuel, deforestation and increase in number of
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. vehicles has considerably increased the level of
665. As per 'India State of Forest Report 2021' area- carbon dioxide in atmosphere.
wise which state has the largest forest cover in 670. Where in India was the most complete fossil of
the country? rare dinosaur-Ichthyosaur found in 2016?
(a) Assam (b) Karnataka (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh (c) Rajasthan (d) Gujarat
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Ans. (d) : In 2016 scientists in India have discovered a Indians honoured with this award are- Prafulla
152 million-year-old fossil of an Ichthyosaur - an Samantara (2017), Ramesh Agrawal (2014), Rasida Bee
extinct marine reptile - in the western state of Gujarat. and Champa Devi (2004), M C Mehta (1996) and
This was the first time an Ichthyosaur fossil has been Medha Patkar (1992).
discovered in India. The fossil was found inside rocks 674. The Ecomark logo of India is/are :
from the Mesozoic Era, which ran between 252 and 66 (a) An earthen pot (b) Cross trees
million years ago, in the Kutch desert. The team, which (c) A green dot (d) A blue angel
comprised scientists from India and Germany, believes RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
the newly discovered specimen can be identified with
Ophthalmosauridae, a family of Ichthyosaurs that lived Ans. (a) : An earthen pot has been chosen as the logo
in the oceans between 165 and 90 million years ago. for the Ecomark scheme in India. The familiar earthen
pot uses a renewable resource like earth, does not
671. What was the objective of Green Highway produce hazardous waste and consumes little energy in
Policy- 2015? making. Its solid and graceful form represents both
(a) Promoting the development of eco-friendly strength and fragility, which also characterises the eco-
highways. system. 'Ecomark' in 1991 for easy identification of
(b) Promoting the welfare of poverty. environment-friendly products.
(c) Protecting the non-governmental 675. Which organization has taken initiatives like
organizations who work to keep the roads 'anticipation, assimilation, re-mold' to
green. maintain the resilience of the environment of
(d) Taking measures for excess rainfall. the most sensitive countries of the world?
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) (a) World Trade Organization
Ans. (a) Green Highway Policy-2015 aims to Promote (b) United Nation
the development of eco-friendly highways the Green (c) World Meteorological Organization
Highway tender was released at national conference (d) UNESCO
held in New Delhi on 29 Sep. 2015 aimed at the RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III)
greening of the Highway corridors with the Ans. (b) The United Nation took the initiative like
participation of private sector (NGOs) and 'anticipation, assimilation, re-mold' to maintain the
governmental organization under the scheme is 1% of resilience of the environment of the most sensitive
the total amount will be spent on plantation and countries of the world.
maintenance along the Highway.
676. Many environmental problems have arised due
672. The nursery school scheme of central to urbanization and temporary development in
government is related to – India, but which of the following options is not
(a) To create awareness about environment in included in it?
young minds. (a) Deforestation
(b) To organize admission in nursery school. (b) soil degradation
(c) Bring nursery schools under regulation. (c) Depletion of natural resources
(d) To create awareness about the safety of
(d) Irregular monsoon
children.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a) Union Government has launched the School Ans. (d) Apart from urbanization, many
Nursery Yojana in August, 2015. It is a bid to environmental problems of temporary development
bring school students closer to nature by involving have arised in India, including land degradation,
them in rising of saplings in school nurseries. erratic destruction of renewal resources, etc., while
The scheme was launched by then Union irregular monsoon is the result of climate change.
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar in New 677. In the absence of oxygen, the thermal chemical
Delhi. Under this scheme Student of class 6 to 9 will decomposition of biological objects at high
be informed about importance of planting trees. temperatures is called ........
673. Who is NOT a Goldman Environmental Prize (a) Prolysis (b) Thermolysis
(Green Nobel Prize) winner ? (c) Kermalization (d) Cytogenesis
(a) Medha Patkar (b) Champa Devi Shukla RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
(c) Ramesh Agrawal (d) Vandana Shiva Ans. (a) Thermal chemical decomposition of
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist biological objects at high temperatures in the absence
Ans. (d) : The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prize of oxygen is called prolysis.
awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists, 678. Over 70% of the Earth's surface is surrounded
one from each of the world's six geographic regions: by water. What percentage of the total amount
Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations, North of water on the earth is fresh water and
America, and South and Central America. The award is accessible for direct human use?
given by the Goldman Environmental Foundation (a) 70% (b) 5%–10%
headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is also (c) Less than1% (d) 50%
called the Green Nobel Prize. RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist

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 Ans. (c) More than 70% of the Earth's surface is 684. Where was the India's First Genetic Resources
surrounded by water. Less than 1% of the total water Bank inaugurated?
on Earth is fresh water and accessible for direct (a) Tiruvanthpuram (b) Chennai
human use. (c) Hyderabad (d) Mumbai
679. Which of the following harmful effects of RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-I)
pesticides were noticed by the media while Ans. (c) National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank was
promoting health issues in Kerala? inaugurated in Hyderabad in August 2018. It is the first
(a) Endosulfan (b) lethal genetic resources bank in India. It will preserve living
(c) Thymate (d) Monosyl cell lines, gametes and embryos of endangered and
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist protected, wild animal species in India.
Ans. (a) Endosulfan, a pesticide used extensively in 685. The international Solar Alliance was launched
Indian farms, is being banned. After the Kerala by-
government, the Karnataka government has also (a) Narendra Modi (b) Nawaz Sharif
banned the use of endosulfan. The use of endosulfan (c) Barrack Obama (d) James Cameron
was declared illegal by the Kerala government citing
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 28.04.2016 (Shift-III)
health reasons. Endosulfan is a pesticide that is
sprayed to protect fruits, vegetables from insects. Ans. (a) International Solar Alliance was launched by
the Paris declaration. It was launched by Prime
680. Identify the protectionist and active activist
from Jharkhand who is one of the recipients of Minister Narendra Modi and then French President
the Women Transforming India, 2014 award? Francois Hollande on 30 Nov. 2015 at COP 21. The
(a) Janhvi Tamar (b) Jwala Thakur head-quarter of International Solar Alliance is in
(c) Jamuna Tudu (d) Juhi Kanhekar Gurugram (Haryana).
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-III) 686. What is the reference to the word Cadaver?
Ans. (c) Jamuna Tudu is a noted environmental (a) Clinically living human / person
protectionist and activist hailing from Jharkhand. she (b) A dead human body used in Anatomy
was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest (internal structure) science.
award in the year 2014 and Women's Transforming (c) Living human body used as an experiment.
India – 2017 award in the year 2017. (d) A restructured human body
681. ____is a manufacturer of rock gardens in RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Chandigarh? Ans. (b) The word 'Cadaver' is derived from the Latin
(a) Nek Chand (b) Gulab Chand word 'Cadaver', which means 'to fall'. Under this, the
(c) Premchand (d) Mahesh Chand dead body of human is used for scientific research /
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-III) research studies.
Ans. (a) Rock Garden was built by Nekchand Saini in 687. First of the major environmental protection act
Chandigarh. This garden is located near Sukhna Lake. to be promulgated in India was
In 1984, Nekchand Saini was awarded the 'Padma (a) The Air Act
Shri' award by the Government of India. He died in
(b) The Water Act
the year 2015.
(c) The Environment Act
682. Which organization has established Govardhan
(d) Noise pollution rules
Eco Village in Maharashtra?
(a) Ish Foundation (b) RSS RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning)
(c) Gowdia Math (d) ISKCON Ans. (b) : Among the following the Water Act of 1974
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-III) is the first major environmental protection act to be
promulgated in India.
Ans. (d) Govardhan Eco Village in Maharashtra has
been established by ISKCON. It is an environmentally 688. Which of the following statements about
friendly and community-based model village. carbon monoxide is true?
683. Environmental pressures at sea level are ....... (a) All of the options
Pa. (b) It is result of incomplete combustion of fossil
(a) 0 (b) 0.1 fuels
(c) 1 (d) 0.001. (c) It is a foul smelling gas
RRB Group-D 16.10.2018 (Shift-III) (d) It is harmless to human beings
Ans. (c) Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted on R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III)
a unit of surface in the earths atmosphere by the Ans. (b) : Among the following only option (b) seems
weight of the air above it. The Environmental weight to be true i.e. this gas evolves due to incomplete
on the ocean 1 atm. combustion of fossil fuels.

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