UGC NET SET - Paper 1

Exploitation of Natural and Energy Resources

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Q 1: Thermal power generation in India is carried out by burning

  • A Natural gas
  • B Coal
  • C Oil
  • D All of these

Q 2: Deforestation leads to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide because

  • A Decaying trees release carbon dioxide.
  • B Living trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere via photo synthesis.
  • C Burning wood releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
  • D All the above

Q 3: Which one of the following is/are the main reason/s that solar energy could not become a viable alternative source of energy?

  • A It needs continuous solar radiation.
  • B Solar power plants need a lot of space.
  • C It is still very expensive.
  • D All the above

Q 4: The largest soil group of India is

  • A Red soil
  • B Black soil
  • C Sandy soil
  • D Mountain soil

Q 5: Bitumen is obtained from

  • A Forests and plants
  • B Kerosene oil
  • C Crude oil
  • D Underground mines

Q 6: The maximum loss of forest lands in India is caused by

  • A River valley projects
  • B Industries
  • C Means of transportation
  • D Agriculture

Q 7: According to the India State of Forest Report 2015, the total forest and tree cover is 24.16 per cent of India’s total geographical area. Which of the following states have shown maximum increase during the recent years as per report?

  • A Odisha
  • B West Bengal
  • C Madhya Pradesh
  • D Arunachal Pradesh

Q 8: Photosphere refers to

  • A The outermost layer of earth’s atmosphere.
  • B The visible surface of the sun from where the radiation emanates.
  • C The outer space.
  • D None of the above

Q 9: The source of energy of the sun is

  • A Nuclear fission
  • B Chemical reaction
  • C Nuclear fusion
  • D Photoelectric effect

Q 10: The ultimate source of energy is

  • A Plants
  • B Animals
  • C Bacteria
  • D Sun

Q 11: The fuel used in the conventional nuclear reactor is

  • A Cadmium
  • B Radium
  • C Uranium
  • D Thorium

Q 12: Calorific value is basically about

  • A Fuel efficiency
  • B Amount of heat
  • C Amount of light
  • D None of the above

Q 13: The nuclear fuel used in the fast breeder reactor is

  • A Cadmium
  • B Radium
  • C Uranium
  • D Thorium

Q 14: Nuclear fusion reactions happens spontaneously in

  • A The core of the earth.
  • B The commercial nuclear reactor.
  • C The atmosphere of the sun.
  • D The eruption of a volcano.

Q 15: Which one of the following is not a renewable energy source?

  • A Solar
  • B Coal
  • C Wave
  • D Wind

Q 16: The world’s largest producer of rare earth metals, which are used mainly in electronics industry is

  • A China
  • B Japan
  • C India
  • D Russia

Q 17: Which of the following causes the least pollution when burnt?

  • A Petrol
  • B Diesel
  • C Coal
  • D Natural gas

Q 18: With the help of photosynthesis, plants convert solar energy into

  • A Chemical energy
  • B Mechanical energy
  • C Kinetic energy
  • D Nuclear energy

Q 19: Deforestation during the recent decade has led to

  • A Soil erosion
  • B Land slide
  • C Loss of biodiversity
  • D All the above

Q 20: In the sun, heat and light are produced by

  • A Chemical reactions
  • B Nuclear reactions
  • C Ionic reactions
  • D None of the above

Q 21: Biogas is

  • A 50–70% of methane
  • B 30–40% carbon dioxide
  • C Hydrogen and hydrogen sulphide
  • D All the above

Q 22: Biogas is produced as a by-product of anaerobic breakdown and fermentation of biomass. The main constituent of biogas is

  • A Methane
  • B Ethane
  • C Propane
  • D Butane

Q 23: Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy?

  • A Wood
  • B Sun
  • C Coal
  • D Petroleum

Q 24: Which of the following is NOT an inexhaustible natural resource?

  • A Air
  • B Water
  • C Solar energy
  • D Natural gas

Q 25: Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

  • A Coal
  • B Wind energy
  • C solar energy
  • D Natural gas

Q 26: The increased water demand in the cities can be better met by

  • A Larger desalination plants.
  • B Adoption of conservation measures.
  • C Drilling more tube wells.
  • D By sewerage treatment plants.

Q 27: Which of the following types of energy resources can last indefinitely or for a very long time due to judicious use

  • A Non-renewable
  • B Renewable
  • C Domestic
  • D None of the above

Q 28: In which of the following years, National Green Tribunal Act that intends to set up environment courts in the country was enacted?

  • A 2003
  • B 2005
  • C 2008
  • D 2010

Q 29: Chemical weathering of rocks is largely dependent on

  • A High temperature
  • B Strong wind action
  • C Heavy rainfall
  • D Glaciation

Q 30: The tallest trees in the world are found in the

  • A Equatorial region
  • B Temperate region
  • C Monsoon region
  • D Mediterranean region

Q 31: A geographic unit that collects, stores and releases water is a

  • A Wasteland
  • B Watershed
  • C Wetland
  • D None of the above

Q 32: The biggest fresh water lake in India is

  • A Wular
  • B Sukhna Lake
  • C Dal Lake
  • D Loktak Lake

Q 33: The largest thorium reserves in the world are in

  • A India
  • B USA
  • C Australia
  • D None of these

Q 34: Freshwater achieves its greatest density at

  • A -4°C
  • B 0°C
  • C 4°C
  • D -2.5°C

Q 35: Which one of the following non-conventional energy sources can be exploited most economically?

  • A Solar
  • B Wind
  • C Geothermal
  • D Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

Q 36: Bog is a wetland that receives water from

  • A Nearby water bodies
  • B Melting
  • C Rainfall only
  • D Sea only

Q 37: The regur soil refers to

  • A Black cotton soil
  • B Laterite soil
  • C Desert soil
  • D Alluvial soil

Q 38: Which country is the leader in harnessing wind energy?

  • A Denmark
  • B Germany
  • C India
  • D USA

Q 39: Which of the following country is a pioneer in the production of shale gas?

  • A China
  • B USA
  • C Brazil
  • D Saudi Arabia

Q 40: The soil’s fertility can be increased by growing more

  • A Food grains
  • B Leguminous plants
  • C Fibre crops
  • D None of the above

Q 41: Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?

  • A Alluvial
  • B Red soil
  • C Cotton soil
  • D Sandy soil

Q 42: The water suitable for drinking is

  • A Pure water
  • B Portable water
  • C Potable water
  • D Pungent water

Q 43: Hydroelectric power is

  • A Produced with the help of dams.
  • B Renewable energy source.
  • C Not contributing to global warming.
  • D All the above

Q 44: Which of the following are salt water wetlands?

  • A Marsh lands
  • B Bogs
  • C Fish ponds
  • D Estuaries

Q 45: CNG stands for

  • A Compressed Natural Gasoline
  • B Compressed Natural Gas
  • C Compressed Nitrogen Gas
  • D Calibrated Natural Gas

Q 46: In India, oil is mostly found in

  • A Anticlines and fault traps
  • B Sedimentary rocks
  • C Igneous rocks
  • D None of the above

Q 47: Soils in the Mahanadi Delta are less fertile than those in the Godavari Delta because of

  • A Erosion of top soil by annual floods.
  • B Inundation of land by sea water.
  • C Traditional agriculture practices.
  • D The derivation of alluvial soil from red soil hinterland.

Q 48: Which of the following states has forests rich in sandalwood?

  • A Andhra Pradesh
  • B Karnataka
  • C Kerala
  • D Madhya Pradesh

Q 49: Which of the following is measured by the porometer?

  • A Soil fertility
  • B Soil salinity
  • C Soil acidity
  • D All of these

Q 50: Which of the following layer of soil determines its pH value and also its rate of water absorption and retention?

  • A O-Horizon
  • B A-Horizon
  • C B-Horizon
  • D C-Horizon

Q 51: Which of the following is true about laterite soils?

  • A They are formed as a result of leaching.
  • B They are rich in minerals such as aluminium and iron.
  • C They are found in hot and wet tropical areas.
  • D All the above

Q 52: Which of the following is a major pollutant causing acid rain?

  • A Carbon dioxide
  • B Sulphur dioxide
  • C Hydrogen peroxide
  • D Carbon monoxide

Q 53: Which of the following is the main producer of carbon monoxide?

  • A Automobiles
  • B Industry
  • C Dying industry
  • D Domestic sector

Q 54: Biodiesel is produced in India presently from

  • A Calotropis
  • B Catharanthus
  • C Jatropha
  • D Delonix

Q 55: For harnessing ocean thermal energy, the temperature difference between water at the surface and water at depths up to 2 km should be more than

  • A 5°C
  • B 10°C
  • C 15°C
  • D 20°C

Q 56: Which of the following is not a biomass energy source?

  • A Wood
  • B Gobar gas
  • C Nuclear energy
  • D Biogas

Q 57: The production of nuclear energy

  • A Follows Einstein’s principle of conversion of mass into energy.
  • B Is not ultimately derived from sun’s energy.
  • C Both (a) and (b)
  • D None of the above

Q 58: On which principle does a hydroelectric power plant work?

  • A Law of conservation of energy.
  • B The conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy.
  • C The conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.
  • D All the above

Q 59: Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

  • A Wood
  • B Coal
  • C Petroleum
  • D Natural gas

Q 60: CBD stands for

  • A Coal bed methane
  • B Cheap bed methane
  • C Commercial bed methane
  • D None of the above

Q 61: The energy source that eventually runs out of stock is known as

  • A Renewable resource
  • B Non-renewable resource
  • C Endangered resource
  • D None of the above

Q 62: Shale gas is basically entrapped in

  • A Igneous rocks
  • B Sedimentary rocks
  • C Metamorphic rocks
  • D None of the above

Q 63: With which of the following sources of energy, the terms hydraulic fracturing or fracking is associated with?

  • A Coal bed methane
  • B Conventional gas production
  • C Shale gas exploitation
  • D Hydroelectric power

Q 64: Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

  • A Uranium
  • B Petroleum
  • C Coal
  • D Biomass

Q 65: Which of the following element is used in the making of solar cells?

  • A Platinum
  • B Carbon
  • C Silicon
  • D Silver

Q 66: The metal used in a solar panel is

  • A Gold
  • B Copper
  • C Silver
  • D Nickel

Q 67: Which one of the following is a renewable resource?

  • A Natural gas
  • B Petroleum
  • C Ground water
  • D Coal

Q 68: Which of the chemical substances released into the environment while burning of fossil fuels can lead to acid rain?

  • A Oxides of sulphur
  • B Oxides of carbon
  • C Oxides of nitrogen
  • D All of the above

Q 69: Which of the following is not a biomass source?

  • A Gobar gas
  • B Coal
  • C Wood
  • D Nuclear energy

Q 70: The production of electricity from waste material is called

  • A Pyrolysis
  • B Landfill
  • C Dumping
  • D None of the above

Q 71: Which of the following term is used for the molten material mixed with gases in the mantle of earth?

  • A Litho
  • B Lava
  • C Geyser
  • D Magma

Q 72: Which of the following sources of energy makes use of floating generators for its exploitation?

  • A Tidal energy
  • B Wave energy
  • C Wind energy
  • D OTEC power plant

Q 73: A solar cell converts

  • A Heat energy into electrical energy.
  • B Solar energy into electrical energy.
  • C Heat energy into light energy.
  • D Solar energy into light energy.

Q 74: Which of following gas has the highest calorific value?

  • A Butane
  • B Methane
  • C Ethane
  • D Hydrogen

Q 75: Exposure to which of the following radiations can cause skin problem?

  • A Infrared
  • B Ultraviolet
  • C Gamma rays
  • D None of the above

Q 76: Which of these is not a renewable source of energy?

  • A Solar energy
  • B Natural gas
  • C Wind energy
  • D Ocean tidal energy

Q 77: The main constituent of CNG is

  • A Methane
  • B Butane
  • C Ethane
  • D Propane

Q 78: The main constituent of LPG is

  • A Methane
  • B Butane
  • C Hydrogen
  • D Propane

Q 79: Fuel formed under the earth’s surface by the decomposition of organic matter is called

  • A Fossil fuel
  • B Inorganic fuel
  • C Biogas
  • D None of the above

Q 80: Harmful radiation emitted by the sun is

  • A Visible
  • B Infrared
  • C Ultraviolet
  • D Radio waves

Q 81: The energy which is not derived from the sun is

  • A Biomass
  • B Fossil fuels
  • C Nuclear energy
  • D Geothermal energy