Quiz August 29, 2026

Consider the following statements about Methanol:

1. It is produced from high ash coal, agricultural residue, CO2 from thermal power plants, and natural gas. 
2. Methanol has slightly lower energy efficiency than petrol and diesel.
3. Methanol produces particulate matter but no soot, almost nil SOX and NOX emissions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the mangroves, consider the following statements: 

1. The mangrove has a pneumatophores root system to absorb oxygen from the water. 
2. They protect coastal communities by acting as a natural barrier against storm surges.
3. MISHTI Scheme launched by the government for mangrove plantations along the coastline. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

Consider the following statements regarding to Wetland ecosystem: 

1. Wetlands are the intermediate areas between deep water and terrestrial habitats. 
2. Lake littorals, floodplains and other marshy areas are the examples of wetland. 
3. 40% of the world’s species live and breed in wetlands. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

With reference to the National Clean Air Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. The program covers 132 of India’s most polluted or so-called non-attainment cities.
3. In 2019, only 51 out 132 NCAP cities had real-time monitoring stations according to analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Consider the following statements regarding to Whale shark:

1. The whale shark is the keystone species in marine ecosystems.
2. They give birth to live young rather than lay eggs and can reach sexual maturity.
3. They are considered critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?