People Development and Environment – ugc net june-2020 question papers solved paper-1
| Q1➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 1 Identify the correct sequence of continents in decreasing order of their yearly carbon dioxide emissions , at present A. Africa B. Asia C. Europe D. North america Choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ B, D, A, C |
| ii ➥ B, D, C, A |
| iii ➥ D, B, C, A |
| iv ➥ D, C, B, A |
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| Q2➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 1 Millennium development goals of global partnership for development envisaged making available the benefits of new technologies-especially which of the following? |
| i ➥ Information and communication |
| ii ➥ Artificial intelligence |
| iii ➥ Nuclear technology |
| iv ➥ Solid waste treatment technology |
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| Q3➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 1 The global emissions (by weight) of the following primary pollutants from natural sources are maximum in the case of |
| i ➥ Nitric oxide |
| ii ➥ Carbon monoxide |
| iii ➥ Methene |
| iv ➥ Carbon dioxide |
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| Q4➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 1 Match list I with List II which contain water pollutants and their sources respectively  Choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I |
| ii ➥ A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II |
| iii ➥ A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III |
| iv ➥ A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II |
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| Q5➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 1 Given below are two statements one is labelled as assertion A and the other is labelled as reason R Assertion A: Despite increasing vulnerability to natural Disasters many communities resist adopting mitigation programmes and measures Reason R: mitigation is often perceived by communities as being incompatible with their cultural practices In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
| i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but r is not the correct explanation of A |
| iii ➥ A is correct but R is not correct |
| iv ➥ A is not correct but is correct |
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| Q6➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 2 Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: A windmill with proper design considerations can be made to operate at efficiencies in the range 60 % to 65 % Reason R: The efficiency of the windmill depends on its design parameters In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
| i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| iii ➥ A is correct but R is not correct |
| iv ➥ A is not correct but R is correct |
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| Q7➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 2 Under Goal 4 of Millennium Development Goals, the reduction sought to be achieved in under five child mortality rate between 1990 – 2015 was to the extent of |
| i ➥ Half |
| ii ➥ Two-third |
| iii ➥ Three-fourth |
| iv ➥ One-third |
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| Q8➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 2 Identify the correct sequence of countries in decreasing order of their contribution to global carbon dioxide emissions A. USA B. China C. Russia D. India E. Japan Choose the correct answer from the option s given below |
| i ➥ A, B, D, C, E |
| ii ➥ B, A, D, C, E |
| iii ➥ B, A, D, E, C |
| iv ➥ A, B, D, E, C |
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| Q9➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 2 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG5) set in 2015 by the United Nations are intended to be achieved by |
| i ➥ 2025 |
| ii ➥ 2030 |
| iii ➥ 2035 |
| iv ➥ 2040 |
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| Q10➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 2 Match List I with List II  Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ A-IV, B-III, C-l, D-II |
| ii ➥ A-IV, B-II, C-l, D-III |
| iii ➥ A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I |
| iv ➥ A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV |
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| Q11➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 24 sept shift 2 From disaster mitigation measures given below, identify the measures which can be characterized as non-structural A. Flood dykes B. Land-use zoning C. Rasing of homes in flood-prone areas D. Insurance programmes E. Reinforce tornado safe rooms Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ B and D only |
| ii ➥ A, B and D only |
| iii ➥ B, D and E only |
| iv ➥ A, B, D and E only |
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| Q12➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 1 Identify the correct sequence of countries in decreasing order of their contributions to per capita emissions of carbon dioxide emissions at present A. India B. China C. USA D. Japan Choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ C, D, B, A |
| ii ➥ B, C, A D |
| iii ➥ D, B, C, A |
| iv ➥ C, B, D, A |
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| Q13➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 1 Day time noise standard prescribed for residential areas in India is. |
| i ➥ 75 dB |
| ii ➥ 65 dB |
| iii ➥ 55 dB |
| iv ➥ 50 dB |
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| Q14➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 1 Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In the contemporary environmental discourse, small hydropower plants are preferred over large hydropower plants Reason R: Installation of a small hydropower plant is less capital intensive compared to a large hydropower plant In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| iii ➥ A is correct but R is not correct |
| iv ➥ A is not correct but R is correct |
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| Q15➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 1 The phenomenon of ozone depletion is caused by A. Volatile chlorinated hydrocarbons B. Emissions from thermal power plants C. Combustion of urban waste D. Excessive use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ A, B and D only |
| ii ➥ A and D only |
| iii ➥ A, B and C only |
| iv ➥ A, C and D only |
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| Q16➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 2 High hazard wastes may contain A. Pathogens B. Radioactive wastes C. Non-reactive substances D. Corrosive substances Choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ A, B and D only |
| ii ➥ A, B, C and D |
| iii ➥ B and D only |
| iv ➥ A, B and C only |
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| Q17➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 2 Which of the following are Millennium Development Goals? A. Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger B. Improving maternal health C. Addressing climate change D. Promoting gender equity and empowerment of women E. Ensuring energy security for all Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ A, B, C and D only |
| ii ➥ A, C, D and E only |
| iii ➥ A, B, C, D and E |
| iv ➥ A, B and D only |
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| Q18➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 2 In case of which of the following primary pollutants, the man-made contributions to global emissions (million tonnes per year) is more compared to that from natural sources? |
| i ➥ Sulphur dioxide |
| ii ➥ Nitric oxide |
| iii ➥ Methane |
| iv ➥ Carbon dioxide |
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| Q19➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 2 Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Polluted Rivers with very high values of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOO) may produce a foul smell Reason R: Anaerobic bacteria produce sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
| i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| iii ➥ A is correct but R is not correct |
| iv ➥ A is not correct but R is correct |
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| Q20➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 25 sept shift 2 Identify the correct sequence of energy sources in terms of their heat of combustion in increasing order A. Methane B. Natural fats and oils C. Dry wood D. Green wood Choose the correct answer from the options given below |
| i ➥ A, C, B, D |
| ii ➥ D, C, B, A |
| iii ➥ D, B, C, A |
| iv ➥ D, C, A, B |
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| Q21➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 29 sept shift 2 Which of the following is not a Sustainable Development Goal? |
| i ➥ Gender equity |
| ii ➥ Climate action |
| iii ➥ Protection of Ozone layer |
| iv ➥ Life below water |
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| Q22➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 29 sept shift 2 Match List I with List II  Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ A-l, B-III, C-IV, D-II |
| ii ➥ A-l, B-III, C-II, D-IV |
| iii ➥ A-III, B-l, C-II, D- IV |
| iv ➥ A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II |
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| Q23➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 29 sept shift 2 Which among the following are used as semiconductor materials to fabricate solar cells. A. Silicon (Si) B. Tin oxide (SnO) C. Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) D. Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ A and C only |
| ii ➥ A and B only |
| iii ➥ B, C and D only |
| iv ➥ A, B, C and D |
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| Q24➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 29 sept shift 2 Identify the correct sequence of countries contributing to global CO2 emission in decreasing order from fossil fuel burning, cement manufacturing and gas flaring in the year 2014. A. USA B. EU-28 C. China D. Russia Choose the correct answer from the options given below |
| i ➥ C, A. B, D |
| ii ➥ A, C, B, D |
| iii ➥ A, B, C, D |
| iv ➥ A, C, D, B |
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| Q25➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 29 sept shift 2 Which among the following are emitted from a coal-based thermal power plant? A. Carbon monoxide B. Ozone C. Sulphur dioxide D. Methane E. Particulate matter Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ A, B, C and E only |
| ii ➥ A, C and E only |
| iii ➥ A, B and C only |
| iv ➥ A, C, D and E only |
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| Q26➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 1 Given below are two statements Statement I: Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) are contaminants more commonly found in groundwater than in surface water Statement II: VOCs are one of the criterion parameters to determine drinking water quality In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true |
| ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false |
| iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false |
| iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true |
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| Q27➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 1 Under which of the following objectives of Millenium Development Goals, the progress in the world as a whole has been least satisfactory? |
| i ➥ Halting by 2015 and beginning to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS |
| ii ➥ Eliminating gender disparity in primary and secondary education by 2015 |
| iii ➥ Reducing the proportion of population below national poverty line by 2015 |
| iv ➥ Reducing by half proportion of people who suffer from hunger by 2015 |
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| Q28➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 1 Which of the following is NOT one of the Missions under National Action Plan on climate change? |
| i ➥ National Water Mission |
| ii ➥ National Mission on Energy Efficiency Improvement |
| iii ➥ Green India Mission |
| iv ➥ National Mission on Solid Waste Management |
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| Q29➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 1 According to Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, the night time Noise standard prescribed for Educational Institutions is |
| i ➥ 55 dB (A) |
| ii ➥ 50 dB (A) |
| iii ➥ 45 dB (A) |
| iv ➥ 40 dB (A) |
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| Q30➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 1 Identify the correct sequence of Carbon (C) to Nitrogen (N) ratio in decreasing order in organic waste material A. Food waste B. Leaves and foliage C. Paper D. Cow manure Choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ C, B, D, A |
| ii ➥ C, A, D, B |
| iii ➥ B, C, D, A |
| iv ➥ B, D, C, A |
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| Q31➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 2 Identify the correct sequence in increasing order of the carbon content per unit mass of the following reservoirs of carbon in terrestrial environment A. Plants B. Peat C. Soil organic matter D. Fossil fuels Choose the correct answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ B, A, C, D |
| ii ➥ A, C, B, D |
| iii ➥ B, C, D, A |
| iv ➥ B, A, D, C |
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| Q32➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 2 Under Millennium Development Goal 5, maternal mortality ratio between 1990 and 2015 was to be reduced by |
| i ➥ 50 % |
| ii ➥ 75 % |
| iii ➥ 66 % |
| iv ➥ 40 % |
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| Q33➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 2 Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Global emissions of carbon dioxide stagnated during the years 2014 – 2016 Reason R: Strong energy efficiency improvement measures and low carbon technologies were deployed during 2014 – 2016 In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. |
| i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| iii ➥ A is correct but R is not correct |
| iv ➥ A is not correct but R is correct |
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| Q34➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 2 According to the classification of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Central Electricity Authority of India, small hydro power plants have capacity in the range. |
| i ➥ 1 – 25 MW |
| ii ➥ 100 – 1000 kW |
| iii ➥ 1 – 50 MW |
| iv ➥ 1 – 100 kW |
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| Q35➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 30 sept shift 2 Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Lakes are less prone to getting polluted than rivers Reason R: Water in lakes gets replaced through natural processes In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below, |
| i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| iii ➥ A is correct but R is not correct |
| iv ➥ A is not correct but R is correct |
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| Q36➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 1 oct shift 1 When did the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and the International Program in Environmental Education (IEEP) come into existence? |
| i ➥ 1972 |
| ii ➥ 1975 |
| iii ➥ 1982 |
| iv ➥ 1992 |
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| Q37➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 1 oct shift 1 Dissolved oxygen (DO) , an important parameter of water quality, is essential for survival of. |
| i ➥ Humans |
| ii ➥ Animals |
| iii ➥ Fish |
| iv ➥ Crops and vegetables |
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| Q38➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 1 oct shift 1 Among the following elements which is typically the most abundant in dried sewage sludge? |
| i ➥ Total nitrogen |
| ii ➥ Total sulphur |
| iii ➥ Calcium |
| iv ➥ Total phosphorous |
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| Q39➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 1 oct shift 1 Identify the correct sequence of the following States Union of India in terms of increasing wind energy potential A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ D, A, B, C |
| ii ➥ B, D, C, A |
| iii ➥ B, C, A, D |
| iv ➥ B, C, D, A |
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| Q40➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 1 oct shift 1 Identify the correct sequence of sectoral global emissions in increasing order as per IPCC (2014) report A. Electricity and heat production B. Buildings C. Transportation D. Industry Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ B, C, D, A |
| ii ➥ B, C, A. D |
| iii ➥ B, D, C, A |
| iv ➥ B, D, A, C |
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| Q41➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 1 India has huge Thorium reserve, a potential source of nuclear energy. This thorium reserve is mainly confined in the. |
| i ➥ rocks of Chhota Nagpur plateau |
| ii ➥ muds of Sunderban delta |
| iii ➥ coastal sands of Kerala sea |
| iv ➥ sands of Thar desert |
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| Q42➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 1 Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Solar ponds, store solar energy in the form of heat. Reason (R) : Solar ponds contain water with definite gradient of sail concentration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| iii ➥ (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
| iv ➥ (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
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| Q43➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 1 Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Emissions from diesel vehicles are relatively less harmful to human health in comparison to petrol vehicles. Reason (R) : Emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide are inherently very low from diesel vehicles. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| iii ➥ (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
| iv ➥ (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
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| Q44➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 1 Which of the following sectors contributed least to the global carbon dioxide emissions in the year 2014 as per IPCC report? |
| i ➥ Transportation |
| ii ➥ Agriculture and forest land use |
| iii ➥ Industry |
| iv ➥ Utility (Electricity and Heat Production) |
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| Q45➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 2 Arrange the following fuels in decreasing order in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of energy output from their combustion: (A) Natural gas (B) Coal (lignite) (C) Gasoline (without ethanol) (D) Propane Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) > (B) > (D) > (C) |
| ii ➥ (B) > (A) > (C) > (D) |
| iii ➥ (B) > (C) > (D) > (A) |
| iv ➥ (D) > (B) > (C) > (A) |
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| Q46➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 2 Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : The problem of organic pollution in rivers is usually worse in hot summer months. Reason (R) : Higher water temperatures exacerbate oxygen depletion. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| iii ➥ (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
| iv ➥ (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
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| Q47➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 2 In a city the noise levels represented by equivalent sound pressure level over 8 hours period were reported as 80 dB (A) . What does ‘A’ refer to |
| i ➥ a type of amplifier used in the measurement |
| ii ➥ a type of microphone used in the measurement |
| iii ➥ the measurements of day time |
| iv ➥ a type of weighting used in the measurement |
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| Q48➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 2 The aims and objectives of which of the following have co-benefits with Sustainable Development Goals? (A) International Solar Alliance (B) Montreal Protocol (C) Paris Agreement (D) Convention on Biodiversity (E) National Action Plan on Climate Change Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) , (B) , (C) , (E) only |
| ii ➥ (A) , (C) , (D) , (E) only |
| iii ➥ (A) , (C) , (E) only |
| iv ➥ (B) , (C) , (D) , (E) only |
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| Q49➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 9 oct shift 2 Given below are two Statements: Statement I: Diesel Vehicles emit excessive amounts of oxides of nitrogen and fine particulate matter. Statement II: The diesel engines run with rich mixture having high air to fuel ration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect |
| iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. |
| iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. |
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| Q50➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 1 Contamination of aquatic environment by Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) can originate from (A) Sewage effluent (B) Waste incinerators (C) Toxic dumps (D) Thermal power plants (E) Transport sector Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) , (C) , (E) only |
| ii ➥ (A) , (B) , (D) , (E) only |
| iii ➥ (B) , (C) , (D) only |
| iv ➥ (A) , (B) , (C) only |
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| Q51➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 1 Given below are two statements: Statement I: Emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide are inherently very low from diesel vehicles. Statement II: Diesel driven vehicles are inherently more fuel efficient compared to petrol driven vehicles. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect |
| iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
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| Q52➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 1 If the intensity of a given noise increases two-fold, the noise level in decibels (dB) increases by |
| i ➥ ~2dB |
| ii ➥ ~3dB |
| iii ➥ ~6dB |
| iv ➥ ~10dB |
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| Q53➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 1 Which of the foIIowing sources of energy on combustion produces maximum carbon dioxide per unit of energy output or heat content? |
| i ➥ Coal (sub-bituminous) |
| ii ➥ Natural gas |
| iii ➥ Diesel fuel and heating oil |
| iv ➥ Gasoline (without ethanol) |
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| Q54➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 1 Formulation of long term — low emission development strategies by each country was suggested under |
| i ➥ Paris Agreement |
| ii ➥ Montreal Protocol |
| iii ➥ International solar alliance |
| iv ➥ Kyoto Protocol |
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| Q55➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 2 Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Long term low emission development strategies by each country are crucial to realizing the goals of Paris Agreement. Reason (R) : Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) declared by each country are not sufficient to keep the rise in global temperature upto 2oC above the pre-industrial level. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| iii ➥ (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
| iv ➥ (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
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| Q56➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 2 Given below are two statements: Statement I: Two sounds of same intensity but different frequency characteristics may appear to be of different loudness. Statement II: The response of human ear to noise of different frequencies is not uniform. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect |
| iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
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| Q57➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 2 Identify the correct sequence (decreasing order) of lifetimes of the following greenhouse gases in atmosphere: (A) Methane (B) Nitrous oxide (C) Surface ozone (D) CFC-11 Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (D) > (B) > (A) > (C) |
| ii ➥ (B) > (D) > (A) > (C) |
| iii ➥ (B) > (D) > (C) > (A) |
| iv ➥ (D) > (B) > (C) > (A) |
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| Q58➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 2 Given below are two statements: Statement I: Hurricanes and typhoons are essentially the same as tropical cyclones. Statement II: Warm tropical oceans and moist air mass are pre-requisites for the development of tropical cyclones In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect |
| iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
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| Q59➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 17 oct shift 2 Given below are some metals which are released into environment from a variety of anthropogenic sources. Identify the metals which have been of serious concern from the point of view of pollution of water bodies (A) Aluminium (B) Copper (C) Mercury (D) Cadmium (E) Lead Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (B) , (C) , (E) only |
| ii ➥ (A) , (B) , (C) , (E) only |
| iii ➥ (C) , (D) , (E) only |
| iv ➥ (A) , (B) , (E) only |
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| Q60➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 5 nov shift 2 Exposure to excessive noise pollution can cause (A) Hearing impairment (B) Insomnia (C) Rise in blood pressure (D) Respiratory disease (E) Reduced work efficiency Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) , (C) , (E) only |
| ii ➥ (A) , (C) , (D) only |
| iii ➥ (B) , (C) and (E) only |
| iv ➥ (A) , (B) , (C) and (E) only |
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| Q61➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 5 nov shift 2 In Photo Voltaic system (PV-system) arrange the following from smallest to the largest unit (A) Module (B) Array (C) Solar cell (D) Array field Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (E) , (D) , (A) , (C) |
| ii ➥ (E) , (D) , (C) , (A) |
| iii ➥ (C) , (B) , (D) , (A) |
| iv ➥ (C) , (A) , (B) , (D) |
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| Q62➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 5 nov shift 2 Which of the following types of particulate matter pollutants are used in calculation of Air Quality Index (AQI) ? (A) TSP (Total Suspended Particles) (B) PM 10 (Particulate matters of size 10 micron or less) (C) PM 2.5 (Particulate matter of size 2.5 micron or less) (D) PM 1 (Particulate matter of size 1 micron or less) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (B) , (C) and (D) only |
| ii ➥ (A) and (B) only |
| iii ➥ (B) and (C) only |
| iv ➥ (A) , (B) and (C) only |
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| Q63➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 5 nov shift 2 Match List I with List II:  Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) – (IV) , (B) – (II) , (C) – (III) , (D) – (I) |
| ii ➥ (A) – (II) , (B) – (I) , (C) – (III) , (D) – (IV) |
| iii ➥ (A) – (II) , (B) – (I) , (C) – (IV) , (D) – (III) |
| iv ➥ (A) – (II) , (B) – (III) , (C) – (IV) , (D) – (I) |
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| Q64➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 5 nov shift 2 Match List I with List II:  Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) – (I) , (B) – (III) , (C) – (IV) , (D) – (II) |
| ii ➥ (A) – (I) , (B) – (III) , (C) – (II) , (D) – (IV) |
| iii ➥ (A) – (III) , (B) – (IV) , (C) – (II) , (D) – (I) |
| iv ➥ (A) – (III) , (B) – (I) , (C) – (IV) , (D) – (II) |
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| Q65➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 1 A multilateral fund for implementation of Montreal Protocol was set up to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries, parties to Montreal protocol, whose annual per capita consumption and production of ozone depleting substances amounted to less than |
| i ➥ 0.3 kg |
| ii ➥ 0.5 kg |
| iii ➥ 1.0 kg |
| iv ➥ 1.5 kg |
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| Q66➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 1 Arrange the Global Warming Potential of a molecule of the following greenhouse gases (relative to CO2 ) in decreasing order: (A) Methane (B) Nitrous Oxide (C) CFC-12 (D) CFC-11 (E) Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6 ) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (E) > (D) > (C) > (B) > A |
| ii ➥ (C) > (E) > (D) > (B) > (A) |
| iii ➥ (D) > (E) > (C) > (E) > (A) |
| iv ➥ (E) > (C) > (D) > (B) > (A) |
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| Q67➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 1 Given below are two statements: Statement I: Dioxins and furans are highly toxic substances produced mainly during incineration of municipal solid waste, hazardous and medical wastes. Statement II: Dioxins and furans play crucial role in photochemical smog formation.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true |
| ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false |
| iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false |
| iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true |
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| Q68➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 1 Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a condition. |
| i ➥ When buildings are very old and about to collapse |
| ii ➥ Of human health due to indoor air pollution |
| iii ➥ Of fear due to deserted building |
| iv ➥ Of building devoid of any modern amenities |
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| Q69➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 1 A dish solar cooker (A) has reflecting material of anodized aluminium sheet. (B) has a reflectivity of less than 50 % (C) needs to track the sun to deliver power of about 0.6 kW. (D) uses a parabolic dish to concentrate the incident solar radiation (E) can have the bottom vessel temperature over 1000oC. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) , (C) , (D) and (E) only |
| ii ➥ (A) , (C) and (D) only |
| iii ➥ (A) , (B) , (C) and (E) only |
| iv ➥ (A) , (C) and (E) only |
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| Q70➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 2 During the physical treatment process of wastewater, what is the correct order of following operations to be followed? A) Flocculation B) Filtration C) Screening D) Sedimentation Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (C), (D), (A), (B) |
| ii ➥ (B), (D), (A), (C) |
| iii ➥ (B), (C), (D), (A) |
| iv ➥ (C), (D), (B), (A) |
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| Q71➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 2 Which of the International Agreements/Convention/Protocols are legally binding on the member countries (parties)? A) Convention on Biological Diversity B) Kyoto Protocol C) Montreal Protocol D) Paris Agreement Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (B), (C) and (D) only |
| ii ➥ (A), (B) and (C) only |
| iii ➥ (A) and (C) only |
| iv ➥ (C) only |
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| Q72➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 2 Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious asphyxiant; even a short exposure may have fatal health issues. Reason (R): Hemoglobin present in the blood has greater affinity towards carbon monoxide than oxygen. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| ii ➥ (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
| iii ➥ (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
| iv ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
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| Q73➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 2 Given below are two statements: One if labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Substance is always the subject of all predicates. Reason (R): Substance is self-existence and self-conceived. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below: |
| i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| ii ➥ (A) is true but (R) is false |
| iii ➥ (A) is false but (R) is true |
| iv ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
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| Q74➡ | UGC NET November 2020, 11 nov shift 2 Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Carbon dioxide emissions from bioenergy. Production has traditionally been excluded from most emission inventories and climate impact studies. Reason (R): Carbon dioxide emissions associated with production of bioenergy are significantly less compared to those from combustion of fossil fuels. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| i ➥ (A) is false but (R) is true |
| ii ➥ (A) is true but (R) is false |
| iii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| iv ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |