Question : Which of the following is a key outcome of the evolution of global environmental norms?
 

Option 1: Increased reliance on fossil fuels
  

Option 2: Establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
 

Option 3: Decrease in international environmental agreements

Option 4: Reduction in biodiversity conservation efforts

Question : How does environmental pollution affect biodiversity?

Option 1: By increasing habitat diversity

Option 2: By promoting species adaptation

Option 3: By causing habitat destruction and species extinction

Option 4: By enhancing ecosystem resilience

Question : Which of the following is not dealt under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act,1986

Option 1: The Biodiversity Authority

Option 2: The Coastal Zone Management Authority 

Option 3: Authority set-up to monitor the State of Notified Ecologically Sensitive  Areas 

Option 4: Protection of plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority 

Question : Comprehension:
Wildlife and nature have largely been associated with humans for numerous emotional and social reasons. A simple stroll around the park amidst some birds provides a fresh breath of life and charges our batteries. Apart from a bird feeder in the backyard, we can also take up other active pastimes, such as hiking, hunting, canoeing, or wildlife photography, to relieve our parched nerves. Since prehistoric times, animals have been highly useful to us in providing food, clothing, and a source of income.
Studies indicate that woodpeckers are capable of destroying 90% of codling moth larvae residing under the bark of trees. This shows the significance of wildlife and wildlife habitat for preserving genetic diversity. Hence, places, where agriculture, forests, and fisheries depend on crops or stocks, can ensure that such living resources are enough to withstand the ever-increasing list of threats. Further, in medicine, the development of new drugs and treatments is largely dependent on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Interestingly, most pharmaceutical products are a result of discovering or developing wildlife species, not discoveries made through traditional chemistry principles. Today, most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.
Biodiversity is the variety of living beings within an ecosystem or on our planet. It is a measurement of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity also plays a part in the function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical areas are rich in species, whereas polar areas support fewer species. The conservation of biodiversity is inevitable for the survival of humans. Based on the passage above, choose the correct option for the following questions:

Question:
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

Option 1: Most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.

Option 2: Wildlife habitat plays no role in preserving genetic diversity

Option 3: Since prehistoric times, animals have been not been useful to us

Option 4: Biodiversity is a measurement on the cultural ecosystems

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)____ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)_____ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)______ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)______ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)_______ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: gauged

Option 2: rated

Option 3: estimated

Option 4: evaluated