The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions covering various environmental topics, including the 3R principle, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, and sustainable development. It tests knowledge on specific facts, such as the causes of eutrophication, the significance of the ozone layer, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The questions also address international agreements and the consequences of environmental degradation.
The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions covering various environmental topics, including the 3R principle, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, and sustainable development. It tests knowledge on specific facts, such as the causes of eutrophication, the significance of the ozone layer, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The questions also address international agreements and the consequences of environmental degradation.
The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions covering various environmental topics, including the 3R principle, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, and sustainable development. It tests knowledge on specific facts, such as the causes of eutrophication, the significance of the ozone layer, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The questions also address international agreements and the consequences of environmental degradation.
The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions covering various environmental topics, including the 3R principle, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, and sustainable development. It tests knowledge on specific facts, such as the causes of eutrophication, the significance of the ozone layer, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The questions also address international agreements and the consequences of environmental degradation.
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Q.1 What is the correct order of the 3R principle?
A. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce
B. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle C. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle D. None of the above
Q.2 In which of the given year does the amendment of the Forest Conservation Act take place?
A. 1976 B. 1988 C. 1980 D. 1971
Q.3 Hepatitis A is what kind of disease?
A. Food contamination B. Water-borne disease C. Air-borne disease D. Both (A.) and (B.)
Q.4 Mention the category that is the worst sufferer of destruction of environment :
A. Moderate class B. Rich C. Poor D. All of the above
Q.5 Name the most frequent as well as naturally happening disaster.
A. Earthquake B. Flood C. Tsunami D. None of the above
Q.6 How many Biodiversity hotspots exist in the world?
A. 34 B. 30 C. 35 D. 36
Q.7 State the name of the drug that is associated with the plant source of coffee or tea. A. Camphor B. Opium Poppy C. Caffeine D. Thorn Apple
Q.8 Name the day that is celebrated as the World Environment Day.
A. June 5th B. June 6th C. June 8th D. June 10th
Q.9 What factors are considered as the causes of eutrophication?
A. Increment in plant nutrients
B. Using fertilizers excessively C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of the above
Q.10 What would happen to the Earth in the absence of ants?
A. Destruction of life B. Little impact C. Reduction in termites D. No effect
Q.11 Which activity can tend to lower the water table?
A. Overgrazing B. Human population growth C. Soil erosion D. Over extraction of groundwater
Q.12 Jowar as well as Bajra grows in regions having-
A. High amount of moisture
B. Low amount of moisture C. No moisture D. None of the above
Q.13 What’s the reason behind the blue color of the sky?
A. The water vapor is present
B. The sunlight gets scattered due to the air molecules C. The blue light gets absorbed by the air D. The blue light is emitted through the atmosphere
Q.15 Why are radiations harmful?
A. Radiations leads to skin cancer
B. Radiations cause anemia C. Radiations changes body tissues D. Radiations are not stable
Q.16 Name the instrument that is used to measure temperature, pressure as well as humidity at numerous altitudes within the atmosphere.
A. Altimeter B. Barograph C. Radiosonde D. Aneroid Barometer
Q.17 Name the sea that is commonly referred to as an oceanic desert.
A. Sargasso Sea B. Red Sea C. Sea of Japan D. Arabian Sea
Q.18 Name the gas that is vital in maintaining atmospheric temperature.
A. Oxygen B. Carbon Dioxide C. Nitrogen D. None of the above
Q.19 Who discovered the term ‘ecosystem’?
1. Odum 2. Elton 3. Arthur G Tansley 4. Clements
Q.20 All species on earth with each other along with their respective environments collectively constitute : A. Biosphere B. Atmosphere C. Hydrosphere D. Lithosphere
1. What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?
A) Oxygen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Helium 2. Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Natural Gas C) Solar Energy D) Nuclear Energy 3. What does the term "biodiversity" refer to? A) The variety of species in a habitat B) The number of trees in a forest C) The amount of water in oceans D) The amount of carbon in the atmosphere 4. Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation? A) Urban development B) Reforestation C) Sustainable forestry D) National parks 5. What is the purpose of the Montreal Protocol? A) To reduce carbon emissions B) To protect endangered species C) To phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer D) To promote renewable energy 6. Which of the following pollutants is primarily associated with vehicle emissions? A) Sulfur Dioxide B) Methane C) Carbon Monoxide D) Nitrous Oxide 7. What is an example of a non-renewable resource? A) Wind Energy B) Solar Energy C) Natural Gas D) Geothermal Energy 8. The concept of "sustainable development" aims to: A) Maximize resource extraction B) Ensure resources are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations C) Promote industrial growth at all costs D) Eliminate all environmental regulations 9. Which international agreement focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions? A) Kyoto Protocol B) Paris Agreement C) Montreal Protocol D) Biodiversity Convention 10. What is a major consequence of plastic pollution in oceans? A) Increased fish populations B) Coral reef restoration C) Harm to marine life D) Improved water quality
1. Which of the following statements is correct about achieving sustainable development?
a. Sustainable development can be achieved by restricting the usage of renewable resources b. Sustainable development can be achieved by controlling the growth rate of world’s population c. Sustainable development can be achieved by controlling the menace of pollution d. All of the above
1. Which of the following statements is true about global warming?
a. Global warming has led to large scale deforestation b. Global warming has led to a rise in the sea levels c. Global warming has led to a rapid increase in the population across several countries d. Global warming has led to a huge amount of waste generation 2. Which of the following was the main purpose behind setting up the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? a. The main purpose of the Central Pollution Control Board was to regulate air pollution b. The main purpose of the Central Pollution Control Board was to regulate water pollution c. The main purpose of the Central Pollution Control Board was to regulate noise pollution d. The main purpose of the Central Pollution Control Board was to regulate deforestation 3. Which of the following statements is correct? a. Tides are a conventional source of energy b. Sun is a conventional source of energy c. Wind is a conventional source of energy d. Dried dung is a conventional source of energy 4. Which of the following statements about the ozone shield is accurate? a. Ozone shield is found in the troposphere b. Ozone shield is found in the stratosphere c. Ozone shield is found in the exosphere d. Ozone shield is found in the mesosphere 5. Which of the following statements is true about the ozone layer depletion? a. Ozone layer depletion leads to the problem of skin cancer within humans b. Ozone layer depletion results in a lower amount of production of phytoplankton c. Ozone layer depletion hampers the growth of the terrestrial plants d. All of the above 6. Which of the following statements is true? a. Ozone depletion is one of the main reasons for soil erosion b. Deforestation is one of the main reasons for soil erosion c. Air pollution is one of the main reasons for soil erosion d. Global warming is one of the main reasons for soil erosion 7. Which of the following statements is true? a. The Central Pollution Control Board has identified twenty five industrial categories as significantly polluting b. The Central Pollution Control Board has identified thirty five industrial categories as significantly polluting c. The Central Pollution Control Board has identified forty five industrial categories as significantly polluting d. The Central Pollution Control Board has identified seventeen industrial categories as significantly polluting 8. Which of the following statements is true? a. Economic growth is the modern concept for development b. Political growth is the modern concept for development c. Sustainable growth is the modern concept for development d. Social growth is the modern concept for development 9. Which of the following statements is correct? a. Global warming is a result of ozone layer depletion b. Global warming is a natural phenomenon c. Global warming is defined as the rise in the average temperature of the surface of the Earth d. Global warming is simply another term that scientists use to describe the greenhouse effect 10. Which of the following statements is correct? a. The Chipko movement was about banning the use of chlorofluorocarbon, bromine and chlorine compounds b. The Kyoto protocol was about banning the use of chlorofluorocarbon, bromine and chlorine compounds c. The Appiko movement was about banning the use of chlorofluorocarbon, bromine and chlorine compounds d. The Montreal protocol was about banning the use of chlorofluorocarbon, bromine and chlorine compounds 11. Which of the following statements about climate change is true? a. Plantation can be a preventive measure to tackle climate change b. The usage of cycles instead of bikes or cars for transportation can be a preventive measure to tackle climate change c. The usage of organic products can be a preventive measure to tackle climate change d. All of the above 12. Which of the following statements gives the correct meaning of absorptive capacity? a. Absorptive capacity is defined as the ability of our environment to absorb degradation b. Absorptive capacity is defined as the method of resource generation that is within the assimilating capacity of our environment c. Absorptive capacity is defined as the average number of organisms that are living within a given environment d. Absorptive capacity is defined as the minimum population that is currently surviving in the world 13. Which of the following is true about the environment? a. The environment includes only biotic factors b. The environment includes only abiotic factors c. The environment includes both biotic and abiotic factors d. The environment includes neither biotic nor abiotic factors e. 14. Which of the following statements is true? a. The United Nations Conference on Climate Change was held in India in the year 1997 b. The United Nations Conference on Climate Change was held in Japan in the year 1997 c. The United Nations Conference on Climate Change was held in China in the year 1997 d. The United Nations Conference on Climate Change was held in Canada in the year 1997 1. Which of the following facts is incorrect?
1. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth’s climate system 2. Eutrophication is observed in water bodies 3. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon 4. Ozone is harmless to breathe 2. Areas that are under the influence of DDT may observe a decline in the population of birds. This is due to the fact that
1. Birds stopped laying eggs altogether
2. The eggs did not hatch 3. Predation of the eggs increased 4. None of the above. 3. Measuring BOD (biological oxygen demand) is primarily used for
1. Estimating the types of microbes
2. Determine the level of dissolved oxygen 3. Estimating the quantity of organic matter in sewage water 4. None of the above 4. Cosmic rays, such as gamma rays are a source of
1. Soil Pollution 2. Noise Pollution 3. Thermal Pollution 4. Radiation pollution 5. The primary agenda of the Kyoto protocol is
1. Regulation of hazardous wastes
2. Regulate the production of nuclear energy 3. Control anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gases 4. None of the above 6. The presence of _________ in a water body is an indicator of water pollution.
1. Zygosporangium 2. E.Coli 3. Deinococcus radiodurans 4. None of the above 7. Eggshells of birds become unusually thin when exposed to the pesticides in their environment. The protein that gets affected is ________ 1. Calmodulin 2. Cysteine 3. Serine 4. None of the above 8. Lichens are good bioindicators for
1. Environmental radiation 2. Soil pollution 3. Water and air pollution 4. None of the above 9. A moth having a speckled wing, able to blend into its background due to its dark colouration is called
1. Industrial melanism 2. Adaptation 3. Predation 4. Evolution 10. Carbon dioxide is primarily called a greenhouse gas because
1. Traps heat 2. Traps light 3. Traps warm currents 4. None of the above 11. Trichoderma harzianum is a ________ that is predominantly used as a fungicide
1. Virus 2. Fungus 3. Bacteria 4. Protozoa 12. Greenhouse gases are those that absorb and emit infrared radiation. Examples inlude__________
1. Nitrogen 2. Ozone 3. Argon 4. None of the above 13. Depletion of the ozone layer is damaging to human health. Negative effects include 1. Skin cancers 2. Osteoporosis 3. Dyspepsia 4. None of the above 14. __________ is an organism used to gauge the quality of an ecosystem.
1. Decomposers 2. Predator 3. Bio-remediator 4. Bioindicator 15. _________ is a waste disposal method where solid organic wastes are converted to the residue and gaseous products through combustion.
(b using less water when you brush your teeth ) (c)bringing cans back to a recycling center. (d washing zip top bags after use so they can be used again. )
Which of the following items cannot be recycled?
(a) Food & organic items
(b) Paper (c) Batteries/Bulbs (d) Styrofoam Ans : c Ans: A.
