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41. Taj Mahal is greatly affected due to:
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The Taj Mahal has been affected by air pollution and acid deposition. Acid rain can react with calcium-carbonate-rich marble, contributing to surface deterioration and discoloration.
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42. In terms of area, which Indian state has the largest forest cover?
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By forest-cover area, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover among Indian states. This differs from forest cover as a percentage of geographical area, where Mizoram has traditionally ranked highest among states.
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43. Which gas leaked in the Bhopal gas tragedy?
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The toxic gas involved in the Bhopal disaster was methyl isocyanate (MIC). The leak occurred during the night of 2–3 December 1984 from the Union Carbide pesticide plant and caused one of the world's worst industrial disasters.
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44. Dobson unit is used for measurement of:
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A Dobson Unit (DU) measures the total amount of ozone in a vertical atmospheric column. One DU corresponds to a 0.01 mm layer of pure ozone at standard temperature and pressure.
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45. Money bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the:
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A State Money Bill requires the Governor’s recommendation before introduction. It can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly, not in a Legislative Council.
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46. The first Indian Governor General of Independent India was:
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C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India, serving from 21 June 1948 until 26 January 1950.
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47. Which of the following is a tsunami warning sign?
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A sudden retreat of sea water from a beach can be a natural tsunami warning sign; people should move immediately to higher ground.
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48. Vermicomposting is done by:
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Earthworms consume decomposing organic matter and produce nutrient-rich vermicompost, making the process useful in organic waste management.
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49. Development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is known as:
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The Brundtland Commission popularised the modern definition of sustainable development in its 1987 report Our Common Future.
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50. In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?
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In a National Park, protection is stricter than in most other protected-area categories, and private collection or use of biomass is generally prohibited except as specifically permitted by law. National Parks are notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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51. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone depleting substances?
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The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, controls and phases out ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs. It is considered one of the major international environmental agreements.
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52. Consider the following: 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India?
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The Indian star tortoise, monitor lizard and pygmy hog occur naturally in India. The spider monkey is native to the Americas, not India.
