DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ FOR UPSC – 6 JUNE, 2024

With respect to the WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements :

The WHO Air Quality Guideline does not set limit for Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
The annual mean WHO guideline for PM2.5 is 15 µg/m³.
The WHO recommends air quality guidelines for both outdoor and indoor air pollution.

Which of the statement/s given above is / are correct ?

1 only

1& 2 only

2 & 3 only

All the above

Consider the following statements regarding the ecological succession.

The gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called Climax Community.
The entire sequence of communities that successively change in a given area is called sere.
The process by which organisms establish themselves in a new habitat is called Ecesis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

1 & 2 only

2 & 3 only

All the above

Consider the following statements regarding ecological pyramids.

In a healthy ecosystem, the base of a pyramid of biomass would be widest and represent Primary consumers.
An inverted pyramid of biomass can be found in Deep ocean ecosystems.
The Ecological Pyramids are most useful for understanding the flow of energy through an ecosystem.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 & 2 only

2 & 3 only

All the above

Which of the following is not a function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

Monitoring and advising the Central Government on pollution control

Laying down standards for treatment and disposal of waste

Coordinating activities of SPCBs

Carrying out research on pollution control