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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UGC-NET knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Bubblegum contains: |
| A. | Natural Rubber |
| B. | Synthetic Rubber |
| C. | Synthetic Styrenebutadiene Rubber |
| D. | Styrene Maleic Anhydride |
| Answer» D. Styrene Maleic Anhydride | |
| 2. |
Identify the sustainable Development goals from the list given below:1. Zero Hunger2. Quality Education3. Universal Primary Education4. Clean Water and Sanitation5. Green Agriculture6. Climate ActionSelect the correct answer from the option given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 3, 4, 5 and 1 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4 and 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
How many National Parks and Wildlife Sancturies were there in India till March 2011? |
| A. | 8 and 421 only |
| B. | 10 and 75 only |
| C. | 75 and 421 only |
| D. | 102 and 515 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
A major strength of the ecological theory is its framework for explaining |
| A. | Environmental influences on development |
| B. | Biological influences on development |
| C. | Cognitive development |
| D. | Affective processes in development |
| Answer» B. Biological influences on development | |
| 5. |
Consider the statements in the context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by the United Nations:a. Eradicate extreme poverty and hungerb. Improve maternal healthc. Responsible consumption and productiond. Reduce child mortalityChoose the correct code: |
| A. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| B. | (b), (c) and (d) |
| C. | (a), (b) and (d) |
| D. | (a), (c) and (d) |
| Answer» D. (a), (c) and (d) | |
| 6. |
ENVIS - Madhya Pradesh was established as an ENVIS node by which Ministry of Government of India? |
| A. | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| B. | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation |
| C. | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| D. | Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Identify the objectives specific to Sustainable Development Goals among the following:(A) Responsible consumption and production(B) Life on land(C) Improving maternal health(D) Ensuring environmental sustainability(E) Reduced inequalityChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | (A), (B) and (E) |
| B. | (A), (C), (D) and (E) |
| C. | (B), (C), (D) and (E) |
| D. | (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) |
| Answer» B. (A), (C), (D) and (E) | |
| 8. |
Consider the following statements:A) The Millennium Development Goals were to be achieved by 2015B) The Sustainable Development Goals will guide United Nations Development Programme Policy until 2035C) The Sustainable Development Goals came into effect in January 2016Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | and B) only |
| B. | and C) only |
| C. | and C) only |
| D. | A), B) and C) |
| Answer» D. A), B) and C) | |
| 9. |
Millennium Development Goals of Global Partnership for Development envisaged making available the benefits of new technologies - especially which of the following? |
| A. | Information and Communication |
| B. | Artificial Intellingence |
| C. | Nuclear technology |
| D. | Solid waste treatment technology |
| Answer» B. Artificial Intellingence | |
| 10. |
Indian government’s target for the share of renewable energy in the total installed capacity of electric power in India by the year 2030 is |
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 30% |
| C. | 40% |
| D. | 50% |
| Answer» D. 50% | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is the largest source of water pollution in major rivers of India? |
| A. | Untreated sewage |
| B. | Agriculture run-off |
| C. | Unregulated small scale industries |
| D. | Religious practices |
| Answer» B. Agriculture run-off | |
| 12. |
Identify the air pollutant in urban areas which irritates eyes and also respiratory tract of human beings. |
| A. | Particulate matter |
| B. | Oxides of nitrogen |
| C. | Surface ozone |
| D. | Carbon monoxide |
| Answer» D. Carbon monoxide | |
| 13. |
At present, in terms of per capita energy consumption (kWh/year), identify the correct sequence. |
| A. | Brazil > Russia > China > India |
| B. | Russia > China > India > Brazil |
| C. | Russia > China > Brazil > India |
| D. | China > Russia > Brazil > India |
| Answer» D. China > Russia > Brazil > India | |
| 14. |
As part of National Climate Change Policy, Indian government is planning to raise the installed capacity of renewable energy by the year 2030 to: |
| A. | 175 GW |
| B. | 200 GW |
| C. | 250 GW |
| D. | 350 GW |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Which of the following phenomena is not a natural hazard? |
| A. | Wildfire |
| B. | Lightning |
| C. | Landslide |
| D. | Chemical contamination |
| Answer» E. | |