4526: When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies because
(a) Water from soil cannot rise to aerial parts
(b) Roots are starved of energy
(c) Tree is infected by soil microbes
(d) Roots do not receive oxygen for respiration
4529: Match List I (Power generation plant) with List II (Feed material) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List I------------------------------------------------List II
I. M/s Gowthami Solvents Oil Limited, Andhra Pradesh--(A) Rice husk
II. M/s KM. Sugar Mills, Uttar Pradesh-----------------(B) Slaughter house waste
III. M/s Satia Paper Mills, Punjab----------------------(C) Distillery spent wash
IV. M/s Al Kabeer Exports Limited, Andhra Pradesh------(D) Black liquor
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
(c) I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
(d) I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
4530: With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only