The “Mock Test Series: General Science” is an essential resource for aspirants preparing for competitive exams. It offers a thorough and systematic approach to mastering the General Science section, which is often a key component in exams like UPSC, SSC, APSC, TET, ADRE and other recruitment tests. The series covers a wide range of topics, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science, providing in-depth practice questions and answers to enhance conceptual clarity.
#1. What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
#2. What does the term “Biodiversity” refer to –
#3. Which international agreement was adopted in 1997 to set binding emission reduction targets for industrialized countries?
#4. Which of the following materials is commonly used in the construction of photovoltaic solar panels?
#5. Which of the following biomes is most directly threatened by deforestation and land conversion for agriculture?
#6. Which of the following elements is primarily responsible for the phenomenon of “eutrophication” in aquatic ecosystems?
#7. The concept of “biodiversity hotspot” refers to –
#8. Which of the following diseases is primarily associated with long-term exposure to air pollution?
#9. Which industrial pollutant is primarily responsible for the development of “mesothelioma,” a rare form of lung cancer?
#10. Which of the following biomes is characterized by low temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost?
#11. The largest biome on Earth, which covers approximately 30% of the Earth’s land area, is the –
#12. Which of the following biomes is home to the greatest diversity of species, with high levels of rainfall and constant warm temperatures?
#13. Which of the following biomes has four distinct seasons and is found in regions like Eastern North America, Europe, and parts of Asia?
#14. Which biome is characterized by high temperatures and low precipitation?
#15. Which biome is characterized by its ability to recover quickly from disturbances such as wildfires, and has plants adapted to drought and fire?
#16. The 1992 Rio Earth Summit, also known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), introduced which important global document?
#17. Which major environmental movement in India, started in the 1970s, sought to protect forests and led to a nationwide tree-planting campaign?
#18. Who was the leader of the Chipko Movement, which promoted the protection of trees in India through non-violent means?
#19. The Earth Summit of 1992, held in Rio de Janeiro, resulted in the creation of which international environmental treaty focused on climate change?
#20. The “Earth Day” movement, first celebrated in 1970, was initiated by which US Senator?
#21. Which of the following countries was the first to recognize the right to a healthy environment as part of its constitution in 2010?
#22. Which river is known as the longest river in the world?
#23. Which Indian Act regulates the establishment of National Parks, Sanctuaries, and the protection of wildlife?
#24. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in India in which year?
#25. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched in India in which year to improve sanitation and waste management?
#26. Which law is intended to regulate the emission of toxic substances into water bodies in India?
#27. The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, were formulated to address the –
#28. The Wildlife Protection Act was passed in India in which year?
#29. In a food web, the arrows represent the direction of –
#30. Which of the following is the primary cause of ecosystem disruption today?
