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Match the resource classification criteria with their descriptions:

On the basis of origin Potential, developed, stock, and reserves
On the basis of ownership Biotic and abiotic
On the basis of exhaustibility Renewable and non-renewable resources
On the basis of development Individual, community, national, and global
Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? (UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination- 2011)

Which of the following statements about alluvial soils is correct?

  1. They are found in northern plains and deltaic regions.
  2. Khadar soils are younger and more fertile compared to Bangar soils.
  3. Alluvial soils are ideal for the cultivation of cash crops like tea and coffee.

    Which among the following correctly identifies the principles of sustainable development?

    1. Emphasis on maximizing economic growth.
    2. Conservation of biodiversity for future generations.
    3. Utilization of resources beyond carrying capacity.

      Match the regions and resource challenges. Which of the following is correct ?

      A) Punjab → Waterlogging

      B) Gujarat → Soil salinity

      C) Odisha → Deforestation

      D) Rajasthan → Overgrazing

      Which of the following statements is/are true about "Agenda 21"? Select the correct option:

      1. It emphasizes only environmental conservation, neglecting socio-economic aspects.
      2. It suggests that local governments create their own "Local Agenda 21."
      3. It originated during the Brundtland Commission’s report in 1987.
        Which of the following options best reflects the relationship between human technology and resource conservation?

        Consider the following statements regarding resource planning. Which of the statements are correct?

        1. Resource planning involves identification and inventory of resources.
        2. It ensures equitable distribution of resources across regions.
        3. Resource planning does not align with national development plans.

          സുസ്ഥിര വികസനത്തിനുള്ള അവരുടെ സംഭാവനകളുമായി ഇവൻ്റുകൾ പൊരുത്തപ്പെടുത്തുക:

          ക്ലബ് ഓഫ് റോം റിപ്പോർട്ട് (1968) ആഗോള വിഭവ സംരക്ഷണത്തെ അനുകൂലിച്ചു
          ബ്രണ്ട്‌ലൻഡ് റിപ്പോർട്ട് (1987) "സുസ്ഥിര വികസനം" എന്ന പദം ഉപയോഗിച്ചു
          റിയോ ഉച്ചകോടി (1992) ഔപചാരികമായ "അജണ്ട 21"
          ഷൂമാക്കറുടെ പുസ്തകം ചെറിയ തോതിലുള്ള തത്ത്വചിന്തയെ എടുത്തുകാണിച്ചു

          റിസോഴ്സ് ആസൂത്രണത്തിലെ ഘട്ടങ്ങളുടെ ശരിയായ ക്രമം തിരിച്ചറിയുക. ശരിയായ ക്രമം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക:

          1. ഒരു ആസൂത്രണ ഘടന വികസിപ്പിക്കുന്നു

          2. വിഭവങ്ങളുടെ ഐഡൻ്റിഫിക്കേഷനും ഇൻവെൻ്ററിയും

          3. വിഭവ പദ്ധതികളെ ദേശീയ വികസനവുമായി വിന്യസിക്കുക

          Felis catus is the scientific name of __________
          Canis auerus belongs to the family _______
          Information on any of the taxon are provided by _________
          Animal kingdom is classified into different phyla based on ____________
          German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Pug, Basenji belongs to ___________
          Animal kingdom is classified into different phyla based on ____________
          The action that the environment does on an organism is called ________
          The organisation of the biological world begins with __________
          The number of described species of living organisms is _________
          Museums preserve larger animals and birds ________
          SV Zoological Park is located in ________
          What are taxonomical aids?
          What is Eicchornia called?
          What happened when the Nile perch introduced into Lake Victoria in east Africa?
          What happens when alien species are introduced unintentionally or deliberately?
          What was the reason for the exploitation of the Steller’s sea cow and the passenger pigeon?
          What are the excess and the unsustainable use of resources called?
          Which animals are badly affected when a large habitat is broken up into small fragments due to various human activities?
          Which of the following rain forest is known as ‘lungs of the planet’?
          Which one of the following is said to be the most important cause or reason for the extinction of animals and plants?
          What does ‘The Evil Quartet’ describes?

          On a logarithmic scale, how is the equation S = CAz described?

          In the given figure, which lines correctly indicates the equation S = CAz ?

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          Who observed that within a region species richness increased with increasing the area explored, but this increase is only up to a limit?
          Which region had a long evolutionary time for species diversification?
          What energy available in the tropics contributes to higher productivity?
          Which environments are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable?
          Which place has the greatest biodiversity on Earth?
          Which of the following species of bird is found in New York?
          What happens to species diversity as we move away from the equator towards the poles?
          How is the diversity of plants and animals throughout the world?
          For many groups of animals or plants, which is the most well-known pattern in diversity?
          ജീവ മണ്ഡലത്തിലെ ജൈവ സമ്പന്നത സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്ന 'ജൈവവൈവിധ്യം' എന്ന പദം ആദ്യമായി ഉപയോഗിച്ചത് ആര് ?
          Initially which energy was approved as a non-polluting way for generating electricity?
          Which of the following can be created using crop waste?
          What is done in integrated organic farming?
          Which of the following is a cyclic and zero waste procedure?
          What does the fertilizers and farm animal waste cause?
          What can be construed to reduce water erosion?
          What is the farming called in which there is less use of chemicals and lesser production of waste?