1. What was the theme for World Seagrass Day 2024?
A) Protecting Marine Diversity
B) Healthy Seagrass, Healthy Planet
C) Seagrass: The Ocean’s Green Treasure
D) Sustaining Seagrass, Supporting Life
2. When was the first World Seagrass Day organized?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2023
3. Which organization was invited to facilitate the observance of World Seagrass Day?
A) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
C) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
D) Greenpeace International
4. How many species of seagrass are recorded around the world?
A) 60
B) 72
C) 85
D) 100
5. Where will India’s first hydrogen fuel cell ferry be deployed?
A) Mumbai
B) Kochi
C) Varanasi
D) Kolkata
6. What is the length of the hydrogen fuel cell vessel?
A) 20 meters
B) 24 meters
C) 30 meters
D) 35 meters
7. How many hydrogen cylinders are equipped on the vessel?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
8. What is the total hydrogen capacity that the vessel’s cylinders can carry?
A) 30kg
B) 40kg
C) 50kg
D) 60kg
9. What type of fuel cell does the vessel use?
A) Alkaline fuel cell (AFC)
B) Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)
C) Proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell
D) Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)
10. What is the height of the tower on which the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock is mounted?
A) 65 feet
B) 75 feet
C) 85 feet
D) 95 feet
11. The Vikramaditya Vedic Clock provides information based on which of the following?
A) Indian ‘panchang’ calculations
B) Swiss watch mechanisms
C) Japanese timekeeping methods
D) Chinese calendar system
12. What unique feature does the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock offer in addition to IST and GMT?
A) Planetary positions and astrological predictions
B) Weather forecasting
C) International stock market timings
D) World heritage sites timings
13. According to the Vedic clock, how many minutes does one hour consist of?
A) 30 minutes
B) 48 minutes
C) 60 minutes
D) 72 minutes
14. What is the primary benefit of the BioTRIG system for BPL rural communities?
A) Increased employment opportunities
B) Reduced indoor air pollution
C) Enhanced entertainment options
D) Improved transportation facilities
15. At what temperature does the pyrolysis process operate in the BioTRIG system?
A) 100 degrees Celsius
B) 200 degrees Celsius
C) 300 degrees Celsius
D) Above 400 degrees Celsius
16. Which of the following is not a product of the pyrolysis process in the BioTRIG system?
A) Bio-oil
B) Syngas
C) Biochar fertiliser
D) Plastic polymers
17. What is the role of biochar in the BioTRIG system?
A) It is used as a construction material.
B) It acts as a soil fertilizer and carbon storage.
C) It serves as a primary fuel source.
D) It is utilized for water purification.
18. How much can the BioTRIG system potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions per capita annually?
A) 150 kg of CO2-eq
B) 250 kg of CO2-eq
C) 350 kg of CO2-eq
D) 450 kg of CO2-eq
19. Which state in India has the highest number of leopards according to the 2022 report?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Madhya Pradesh
20. What is the primary conservation concern mentioned in the report for the leopard populations in Madhya Pradesh?
A) Habitat destruction due to urbanization
B) Targeted and unintentional poaching
C) Climate change affecting prey availability
D) Competition with other predators like tigers
Answer Keys:
1. B) Healthy Seagrass, Healthy Planet
2. D) 2023
3. A) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4. B) 72
5. C) Varanasi
6. B) 24 meters
7. C) Five
8. B) 40kg
9. C) Proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell
10. C) 85 feet
11. A) Indian ‘panchang’ calculations
12. A) Planetary positions and astrological predictions
13. B) 48 minutes
14. B) Reduced indoor air pollution
15. D) Above 400 degrees Celsius
16. D) Plastic polymers
17. B) It acts as a soil fertilizer and carbon storage.
18. C) 350 kg of CO2-eq per capita per annum
19. D) Madhya Pradesh
20. B) Targeted and unintentional poaching
