( I ) Choose the best answer

( 1 ) Which one of the following is considered as the most severe issue which
might become a threat for the later life,if it is not dealt with in an efficient manner
?
a ) Rapid increase in human population b ) Rapid decrease in human population

c ) Rapid change in human population d ) Stagnation in human population

Answer : a ) Rapid increase in human population

( 2 ) When the size of the populationenhances to a great extent , then it acts as a

a ) Threat on a temporary basis b ) Threat on a global basis
c ) Threat on a limited basis d ) Threat on a minimal basis
Answer : b ) Threat on a global basis

( 3 ) With an aim of increasing awareness among the people , several modes of

mass media is working very hard to point out the hazardous effects of
a ) Declining population b ) Stagnating population
c ) Rising population d ) All of the above
Answer : c ) Rising population

( 4 ) People who lived in the ancient times , mostly lead their life like a
a ) Nomad b ) Traveler
c ) Permanent settlers d ) Adventurous
Answer : a ) Nomad

( 4 ) Which one of the followingrevolution has contributed in upgrading the living

pattern of primitive man ?
a ) The involvement in the process of hunting b ) The involvement in the process of
gathering
c )Technical invention d ) Tool – constructing revolution
Answer : d ) Tool – constructing revolution
( 5 ) The tools that were used by the primitive man was mostly comprised of
a ) Wood b ) Glass
c ) Stone d ) Rock
Answer : c ) Stone

( 6 ) Nearly ten thousand years ago , what was the population of the world in
totality ?
a ) 4.5 million b ) 5.3 million
c ) 4.8 million d ) 5.5 million
Answer : b ) 5.3 million

( 7 ) When people became aware of bronze and iron , then that age was classified
as
a ) Metal age b ) Traditional age
c ) Stone age d ) Modern age

Answer : a ) Metal age

( 8 ) Which day is perceived as world population day ?

a ) 12 th May b ) 14 th June
c ) 5 th July d ) 11 th July
Answer : d ) 11 th July

( 9 ) Both industrial revolution and innovative creation in medical field has played
a very important role in increasing the rate of
a ) Automation b ) Medicine supply
c ) Population d ) Production
Answer : c ) Population

( 10 ) The living pattern of human life marked a greater transformation , as it

became much more convenient with the establishment of
a ) Tools b ) Industries

c ) Weapons d ) Technologies
Answer : b ) Industries

( 11 ) With an expansion in community groups , the close attachment among the

people also increased, and this has resulted in the extensive breakout of
a ) Non – infectious disease b ) Virus
c ) Communicable disease d ) Infectious disease
Answer : d ) Infectious disease

( 12 ) Which one of the following disease was caused, as a result of unstable diet ?
a ) Nutritional disease b ) Skin disease
c ) Bone disease d ) Lung disease
Answer : a ) Nutritional disease

( 13 ) The term “ Prophylactic” literally denotes

a ) Guarding b ) Guarding afterwards
c ) Guarding beforehand d ) Inefficient guarding
Answer : c ) Guarding beforehand

( 14 ) The invention of antibiotics and vaccinations represented two major

achievements in the field of
a ) Psychology b ) Medical science

c ) Physiology d ) Cosmetology
Answer : b ) Medical science

( 15 ) Tool – constructing revolution, Agricultural revolution, scientific and

industrial revolution has performed a significant role in increasing the rate of
a ) Production b ) Distribution
c ) Technological inventions d ) Human population
Answer : d ) Human population
( 16 ) When the population of the world rises to a tremendous extent , then it is
termed as
a ) Population explosion b ) Population control
c ) Population stagnation d ) Population minimization
Answer : a ) Population explosion

( 17 )Which of the following reasons has facilitated an immense growth in human

population?
a ) Improved medical facility and reduced deaths

b ) Decline in food scarcity and better nutriments

c ) Immunisation on a greater scale and reduced infant deaths
d ) All of the above
Answer : d ) All of the above

( 18 ) As the population rate of the world are increasing beyond the requisite
level, due to this reason there are emergence of several difficulties which are
ultimately imposing severe hazards . What are those problematic issues ?
a ) Open spaces are declined , contraction of forests b ) Air , water and
soil pollution is caused due to rapid urbanization
c ) Scarcity of drinking water facilities and hazardous effects on health due to
immense pollution d ) All of the above
Answer : d ) All of the above

( 19 ) With an aim of diminishing the serious issues that are related with an
expansion in population, it is extremely essential to adopt certain measures that
will aid in population control . What kind of measures should be adopted ?
a ) Family planning b ) Abortion
c ) Contraception method d ) Sterilization
Answer : c ) Contraception method

( 20 ) The population rate of Delhi is extremely

a ) Low b ) High
c ) Moderate d ) Null
Answer : b ) High

( 21 ) Which of the following factors are accountable for the expeditious growth of
population in India ?
a ) Unawareness , customary attitude b ) Death rate, financial reasons and strong
preference for a boy child c ) Religious and social tradition and absence of
recreation d ) All of the above
Answer : d ) All of the above

( 22 ) When any natural or artificial materials that are utilized by humans for the
purpose offulfilling their well – being is known as

a ) Resource b ) Goods
c ) Finances d ) Commodity
Answer : a ) Resource

( 23 ) When the growth of population rises to a tremendous extent, then the

productivity rate of these resources
a ) Increases b ) Alters
c ) Decreases d ) Nullifies
Answer : c ) Decreases

( 24 ) Though the rate of food production rises in accordance with the arithmetic
progression but the growing rate of population follows
a ) Algebraic progression b ) Geometric progression c ) Exponential
extension d ) Equation
Answer : b ) Geometric progression

( 25 ) An immense increase in the rate of population has led to one of the most
vigorous problem of
a ) Water scarcity b ) Energy insufficiency
c ) Deforestation d ) None of the above
Answer : c ) Deforestation
( 26 ) Forests are always considered as a
a ) Non – renewable resource b ) Artificial
resource c ) Exhaustible resource d
) Renewable resource
Answer : d ) Renewable resource

( 27 ) In order to ameliorate the existing condition of the forest , we need to adopt

effective management regulations and also by enhancing the rate of
a ) Habitation b ) Plantation
c ) Natural resources d ) Water availability
Answer : b ) Plantation

( 28 ) With an aim of sustaining the inhabitable sphere of the earth , it is

extremely essential to lay emphasis on the cessation of
a ) Forest cover contraction b ) Increased forest cover c
) Forest cover extension d ) Habitat maintenance
Answer : a ) Forest cover contraction

( 29 ) Coal and petroleum constitutes two of the most crucial sources of

a ) Energy b ) Resources
c ) Minerals d ) Ore
Answer : a ) Energy

( 30 ) If the increased rate of population exceeds it’s current limit , then it will give
rise to exhaustion of these
a ) Non –fossil fuels b ) Non – renewable resources
c ) Fossil fuels d ) Energy reserves
Answer : c ) Fossil fuels
( 31 ) As coal and petroleum are utilised for a very long duration of time , due to
this reason they fall under the category of
a ) Non – conventional sources of energy b ) Nuclear energy
c ) Power generation d ) Conventional sources of energy
Answer : d ) Conventional sources of energy

( 32 ) The term ‘ non – renewable resource’ literally signifies

a ) Resources which can be restored, after its completion

b ) Resources which cannot be restored, after its completion
c ) Resources which are scarce
d ) Resources which are available in plenty
Answer : b ) Resources which cannot be restored, after its completion

( 33 ) Which one of the following falls under the domain of non – renewable
resource ?
a ) Minerals b ) Elements
c ) Metals d ) Crystals
Answer : a ) Minerals

( 34 ) The absence of any harmful impact on the accessibility of necessary items

that will facilitate the process of continuation is called
a )Non – sustainable b ) Non – eco friendly
c ) Sustainable d ) Unfeasible
Answer : c ) Sustainable

( 35 ) The process of development in which the requirements of the present

generation can be fulfilled without sacrificing the requirements of the succeeding
generations is known as
a ) Economic development b ) Temporary development
c )Artificial development d ) Sustainable development
Answer : d ) Sustainable development
( 36 ) Less usage of natural resources, reuse and recycle and paying emphasis on
renewable resources represents some of the most effective steps which will
ultimately contribute in attaining
a ) Environmental balance b ) Sustainable development c)
Ecological transformation d ) Human development
Answer : b ) Sustainable development
( 37 ) The distinction that occurs in the middle of the birth rate and death rate is
known by the term of
a ) Growth rate of population b ) Birth rate
c ) Death rate d ) Population density
Answer : a ) Growth rate of population

( 38 ) In India , the sign of family welfare is depicted with the help of

a ) Inverted blue triangle b ) Inverted yellow triangle
c ) Inverted red triangle d ) Inverted green triangle
Answer : c ) Inverted red triangle

( 39 ) Hormonal method ,barrier method , intra – uterine devices and surgical

methods portrays some of the most prevailing techniques of
a ) Feticide
b ) Contraception
c ) Infanticide
d ) Family organization
Answer : b ) Contraception

( 40 ) What is the full form of MTP ?

a ) Medical Treatment of Pregnancy
b ) Microscopic Treatment of Pregnancy
c ) Medical Treatment of Patients
d ) Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Answer : d )Medical Termination of Pregnancy