People, Development and Environment – Previous Year Questions
191 questions from past UGC NET Paper 1 papers, each with the correct answer. Open any question for its explanation.
- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): A wind mill will be more effective if it is placed at a higher elevation above the ground than a l…
- Arrange the following greenhouse gases in the increasing order of their life time in the earth's atmosphere: A. SF6 B. N2O C. H2O vapor D. CH4 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I List - II A. Primary Air pollutant I. Peroxyacyl nitrate B. Secondary Air pollutant II. Carbon monoxide C. Ozone depleting substance III. Aerosols D. Cloud Condensation Nuclei IV.…
- The oxygen consumed in the oxidation of an organic compound by microorganisms in the aquatic system is called
- The issue related to 'traditional knowledge societies and their livelihood' is addressed in the National Mission for
- Match the LIST-I (Fuel Alcohol) with LIST-II (Characteristic): LIST-I LIST-II A. Methanol I. Mixture of ethanol and gasoline B. Ethanol II. High energy content C. Gasohol III. Produced by bacterial anaerobic digestion D…
- Arrange the following industrial sources of noise in descending order as per their noise level (in dB): A. Steel plate riveting B. High speed drill C. Circular saw D. Farm tractor E. Milling machine Choose the correct a…
- The difference in sea-surface temperature between one location in the Western Indian Ocean and one in the Eastern Indian Ocean is called:
- Per and Polyfluorinated alkyl substances are called Forever Chemicals which are highly persistent. They can be found in: A. Paper and Cardboard food packaging B. Textiles C. DDT D. Cosmetics E. Nuclear Industry waste Ch…
- Arrange the following in a meaningful order, from particular to general: A. Family B. Community C. Member D. Locality E. Country Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Arrange the following United Nations Conferences/Conventions according to the year they were held: A. The Stockholm Conference B. The Kyoto Protocol C. Montreal Protocol D. Vienna Convention for the protection of ozone…