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The main reserves of phosphorus in the biosphere is in the-
A hydrosphere
B atomosphere
C lithosphere
D troposphere
At present biosphere reserves that are included in world Heritage:
A Nilgiri and Nanda Devi
B Nokrek, Gulf of Mannar and Sunderban
C Simlipol and Pachmarhi
D Above all
E None of these
Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct?
A In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere
B Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation
C Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh
D Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems
Unless the new reserves are found soon, the world's supply of coal is being depleted in such a way that with demand continuing to grow at present rates, reserves will be exhausted by the year 2050. Which of the following , if true , will weaken he above a
A There has been a slowdown in the rate of increase in world demand for coal over the last 5 years from 10% to 5%
B It has been known for many years that there are vast stocks of coal under Antarctica which have yet to be economically exploited
C Oil is being used increasingly in place of coal for many industrial and domestic uses
D As coal resources are depleted more and marginal supplies , which are more costly to produce and less efficient in use , are being mined
Unless new reserves are found , the world's supply of coal is being depleted in such a way that with demand continuing to grow at present rate, reserves will be exhausted by the year 2050. What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the above paragraph ?
A It is the time to search for alternative
B New reserves of coal would be found before 2050
C Demand for coal is growing fast
D World's coal reserve is declining
Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserve of India?
A Nilgiri
B Nanda Devi
C Sundarban
D Gulf of mannar
Where was the first biosphere reserve established in India?
A Nilgiri
B Nanda Devi
C Hazaribagh
D Kanha
India's Biosphere Reserve 'Nanda Devi' (UNESCO) is located in which state?
A Uttarakhand
B Sikkim
C Meghalaya
D Himachal Pradesh
A proportion of the total deposits and reserves of the commercial banks that is to be kept with the Central Bank (RBI) on liquid form as a measure of control of RBI over the Commercial Banks is known as:
A Bank rate
B Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
C Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
D Mandatory deposit
An ecosystem is a complex web that _____ animals, plants and every other life form in the biosphere.
A connects
B break up
C detaches
D separates

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