Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#351] Which of the following enhances soil fertility?
Correct Answer

(A) Crop rotation

Explanation

Solution: Crop rotation enhances soil fertility.

[#352] Leader of "Narmada Bachao Andolan"
Correct Answer

(B) Medha Patkar

Explanation

Solution: The Narmada Bachao Andolan, with its leading spokespersons Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, have received the Right Livelihood Award in 1991.

[#353] Who wrote the book "Violence of Green Revolution"
Correct Answer

(A) Vandana Siva

Explanation

Solution: Vandana Shiva was one of India's leading physicists and is now a leading environmental campaigner, the winner of the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize and the author of several books, including Soil not Oil (2008), Earth Democracy (2005) and Stolen Harvest (2001).

[#354] Ozonosphere seen in
Correct Answer

(D) stratosphere

Explanation

Solution: The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 15 to 35 kilometers (9.3 to 21.7 mi) above Earth, although its thickness varies seasonally and geographically. The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson.

[#355] Plants adapted to open, sunny habitats are
Correct Answer

(B) Heliophytes

Explanation

Solution: Plants adapted to open, sunny habitats are Heliophytes.