151. A poisonous substance is produced in the spores of a fungal mould ('Aspergillus Flavus') that grows naturally on peanuts and grains. If ingested it can damage the immune system, cause liver cancer and is also mutagenic inducing chromosomal damage in a wide range of animal. Name this toxin.

1. 1. Betulinum toxin

   
   
   

   2. Aflatoxin

   
   
   

   3. Dioxin

   
   
   

   4. All of the above

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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152. In India, Tropical rain forest occurs in

1. 1. Jammu and Kashmir

   
   
   

   2. Andaman & Nicobar

   
   
   

   3. Uttar Pradesh

   
   
   

   4. Himachal Pradesh

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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153. The Gir forest was declared a protected area to ensure the safety of this animal and to protect its last habitat. This forest in Gujarat is famous for

1. 1. Lion

   
   
   

   2. Tiger

   
   
   

   3. Leopard

   
   
   

   4. Elephant

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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154. The concept of 'carbon credit' originated from which one of the following

1. 1. Kyoto Protocol

   
   
   

   2. Earth Summit

   
   
   

   3. Montreal Protocol

   
   
   

   4. G-8 Summit

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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155. Which one among the following industries produces the most non-biodegradable wastes ?

1. 1. Thermal power plants

   
   
   

   2. Food processing units

   
   
   

   3. Textile mills

   
   
   

   4. Paper mills

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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