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| 3601 |
What is the scientific name of the Banana plant?
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Musa paradisiaca.
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| 3602 |
What is the scientific name of the Peepal tree?
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Ficus religiosa.
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| 3603 |
What is the scientific name of the Banyan tree?
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Ficus benghalensis.
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| 3604 |
What is the scientific name of the Neem tree?
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Azadirachta indica.
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| 3605 |
What is the scientific name of the Mango tree?
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Mangifera indica.
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| 3606 |
Why is energy conservation important?
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To reduce pollution, save costs, and preserve resources.
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| 3607 |
How can water resources be conserved?
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Rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation.
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| 3608 |
Name a conservation effort in India.
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Afforestation programs and wildlife protection.
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| 3609 |
What is sustainable development?
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Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.
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| 3610 |
Name a nuclear power advantage.
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Produces large amounts of energy with low greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 3611 |
What is geothermal energy?
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Heat energy from the Earth’s interior.
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| 3612 |
How is wind energy used to generate electricity?
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Through wind turbines that convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.
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| 3613 |
How is solar energy harnessed?
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Using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.
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| 3614 |
What are renewable energy sources?
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Energy sources that are naturally replenished, like solar, wind, and geothermal.
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| 3615 |
Name one consequence of global warming.
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Melting of glaciers and rising sea levels.
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| 3616 |
How does the greenhouse effect lead to global warming?
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Increased trapped heat raises Earth’s temperature.
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| 3617 |
What causes the greenhouse effect?
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Trapped heat in the atmosphere due to greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane.
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| 3618 |
How can noise pollution be controlled?
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Using sound barriers, regulations, and reducing industrial noise.
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| 3619 |
What is noise pollution?
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Excessive sound that harms human or animal life.
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| 3620 |
How can soil pollution be prevented?
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Using organic fertilizers, proper waste management, and avoiding excessive pesticides.
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| 3621 |
What is soil pollution?
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The degradation of soil quality due to chemicals and waste.
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| 3622 |
How can water pollution be reduced?
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Treatment of sewage, reducing chemical runoff, and proper waste disposal.
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| 3623 |
Give an example of water pollutants.
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Industrial waste, sewage, and pesticides.
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| 3624 |
What is water pollution?
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Contamination of water bodies with harmful substances.
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| 3625 |
How can air pollution be controlled?
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Using scrubbers, catalytic converters, and planting trees.
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