Environmental Concerns

Interactive Q&A Session

1. Acid rain means:

a. Heavy rain
b. Drizzle
c. Any precipitation
d. None of these

Ans: (c)

2. The primary cause of acid rain around the world is:

a. Carbon dioxide
b. Sulphur dioxide
c. Carbon monoxide
d. Ozone

Ans: (b)
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3. Which of the following is a source of SO 2 in atmosphere?:

a. Volcanoes
b. Thermal power plants
c. H2SO4 manufacturing
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

4. Acid rain is mainly influenced by:

a. Deforestation
b. Agriculture
c. Presence of particulates
d. None of these

Ans: (c)
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5. The pH of unpolluted rain is about:

a. 3.0
b. 8.0
c. 6.0
d. 10.0

Ans: (c)

6. Which of the following is the source of NO 2 in the atmosphere?:

e. Automobile exhaust
f. Microbial action
g. HNO3 manufacturing
h. All of the above

Ans: (d)
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7. Which of the following statement is true?:

a. Acid rain results in acidification of water bodies
b. Acid rain reduces soil fertility
c. Both a. & b.
d. None of these

Ans: (c)

8. Reduction in brightness of the famous Taj Mahal is due to:

e. Global warming
f. Acid rain
g. Ozone depletion
h. None of these

Ans: (b)
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9. Which of the following is not the ill effect of acid rain?:

a. Leaching of heavy metals to water bodies
b. Damage of sculptures
c. Killing of fishes
d. Increase in the atmospheric temperature

Ans: (d)

10. Acid rain can be controlled by:

e. Reducing SO2 and NO2 emissions
f. Reducing CO and Hydrocarbon emission
g. Increasing the number of lakes
h. None of the above

Ans: (a)
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11. Which of the following is not present in the Stratosphere?:

a. CO2
b. O2
c. O3
d. NOx

Ans: (a)

12. Which of the following is the unit for measuring the thickness of the ozone layer?:
e. Decibels
f. Dobson unit
g. Centimeter
h. None of the above

Ans: (b)
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13. In the stratosphere, ozone is an effective filter capable of absorbing ultraviolet radiation
with wavelengths between:
a. 200 and 315 nm
b. 315 and 400 nm
c. 100 and 150 nm
d. 400 and 600 nm

Ans: (a)

14. Which of the following UV radiation can rapidly damage biota of all type?:
e. UV-A
f. UV-B
g. UV-C
h. None of these

Ans: (c)
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15. UV-C radiation lies in the region:

a. 315 to 400 nm
b. < 280 nm
c. > 280 nm
d. 280 to 315 nm

Ans: (b)

16. Which of the following statements is not correct?:

e. UV-A radiation is particularly harmful to living species
f. UV-B radiation can be harmful to both plants and animal species, especially after long
exposure
g. UV-B radiation is partially absorbed by ozonee
h. When concentrations of ozone in the stratosphere are substantially reduced, dangerous
levels of UV-B radiations can penetrate into the atmosphere

Ans: (a)
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17. CFCs have been used as:

a. Solvents
b. Refrigerants
c. Blowing agents for polymer foams
d. All of these

Ans: (d)

18. The formula of CFC-114 is:

e. CF2ClCF2Cl
f. CFCl2CF3
g. CF3CF2Cl
h. None of the above

Ans: (a)
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19. The ODP of a specific chemical takes into account:

a. The reactivity of the species
b. Atmospheric lifetime of the species
c. Molar mass of the species
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

20. Which of the following species has the zero ODP value?:
e. CFCs
f. HCFCs
g. HFCs
h. None of the above

Ans: (c)
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21. Which of the following statement is not correct about CFCs?:

a. They are almost completely inert both chemically and biologically in the Earth’s
atmosphere
b. They are very reactive in the troposphere
c. At higher altitudes they are capable of undergoing UV photolytic decomposition
d. None of the above

Ans: (b)

22. Which of the following statements is not correct for methane?:

e. It is produced biologically under anaerobic conditions in submerged soils and landfills
f. It is released during extraction, production and transport of natural gas
g. It is a greenhouse gas
h. Methane is non-inflammable

Ans: (d)
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23. Which of the following statement about Ozone is not true?:

a. Ozone is a major constituent of photochemical smog
b. Ozone protects us from harmful UV radiation from the sun
c. Ozone is not a green house gas
d. Ozone is highly reactive

Ans: (c)

24. Major compounds responsible for the destruction of stratospheric ozone layer is:
a. Oxygen
b. CFC
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Dobson units

Ans: (b)
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25. Ozone layer thickness of stratospheric ozone layer across the globe is around:
a. 200 DU
b. 300 DU
c. 400 DU
d. 500 DU

Ans: (b)

26. Which of the following statements is true about animal husbandry?:

a. Animal husbandry is a part of agricultural activity
b. Animal husbandry is breeding, feeding and management of animals
c. Animal husbandry is nothing but livestock production
d. Animal husbandry is protection of wildlife

Ans: (d)
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27. Which of the following is the purpose of animal husbandry?:

a. Conservation of biodiversity
b. Production of meat
c. Conservation of wildlife
d. None of the above

Ans: (b)

28. Livestock does not include:

e. Horticulture
f. Sericulture
g. Honey Bees
h. None of these

Ans: (a)
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29. Domesticated animals are used for:

a. Production of dairy products
b. Production of fibre
c. Draught
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

30. Which of the following is produced by ruminants?:

e. CH4
f. SO2
g. O3
h. None of these

Ans: (a)
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31. Which of the following statements is not true?:

a. Animal production is strongly influenced by socio-cultural factors
b. Animal production has enormous impact on local environment
c. Animal production does not cause noise pollution
d. Animal production depends on agro-ecological conditions

Ans: (c)

32. Animal husbandry may result in:

e. Global warming
f. Acid rain
g. Ozone depletion
h. None of these

Ans: (a)
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33. Increased demand for the food from animal origin is due to:
a. Environmental vegetarianism
b. Animal welfare activities
c. Change in the diet of people
d. None of these

Ans: (c)

34. Atmospheric oxidation of SO2 to SO3 is influenced by:

e. Sunlight
f. Humidity
g. Presence of hydrocarbons
h. All of these

Ans: (d)
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35. The effect of Acid Rain:

a. Reduces soil fertility
b. Increases atmospheric temperature
c. Causing respiratory problems
d. Skin cancer

Ans: (a)

36. The process of movement of nutrients from the soil by acid rain is called:
a. Transpiration
b. Evapo-transpiration
c. Leaching
d. Infiltration

Ans: (c)
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37. Chloro Fluoro Carbon’s (CFC) are:

a. Non-toxic
b. Non-flammable
c. Non-carcinogenic
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

38. Ozone layer absorbs:

a. UV rays
b. Infra-red rays
c. Cosmic rays
d. CO

Ans: (a)
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39. Formation of ozone layer is explained by:

a. Rosenmund reaction
b. Henderson’s reaction
c. Chapman’s reaction
d. Perkin’s reaction

Ans: (c)

40. Each chlorine-free radical can destroy the following number of ozone molecules:
e. 1,000
f. 10
g. 10,000
h. 100,000

Ans: (d)
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41. Freons are:

a. HFC
b. CFC
c. NFC
d. Hydrocarbons

Ans: (b)

42. Ozone depletion causes:

e. Snow blindness
f. Photochemical smog
g. Acid rain
h. Vomiting

Ans: (a)
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43. World Ozone Day is being celebrated on:

a. September 16th
b. October 16th
c. January 16th
d. May 16th

Ans: (a)

44. Bhopal Gas Tragedy was caused due to leakage of:

e. Mustard Gas
f. Sulphur Dioxide
g. Methyl Iso-Cyanate (MIC)
h. Methane

Ans: (c)
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45. Acid rain has been increasing day by day due to:
a. Urbanization
b. Industrialization
c. Increase in vehicle population
d. None of the above

Ans: (b)

46. The ozone hole was first discovered over:

e. Africa
f. The Arctic (North Pole)
g. Tropical Regions
h. The Antarctica (South Pole)

Ans: (d)
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1. First of the major environmental protection acts to be promulgated in India was:

a. The Wildlife Protection Act
b. The Air Act
c. The Environment Act
d. Noise Pollution Rules

Ans: (a)

2. Environmental protection is the responsibility of:

a. Government
b. Non-governmental organizations
c. Individuals
d. Everyone

Ans: (d)
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3. The Wildlife Protection Act in India was passed in:

a. 1986
b. 1992
c. 1972
d. 1978

Ans: (c)

4. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in India was passed in:
a. 1990
b. 1982
c. 1974
d. 1986

Ans: (c)
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5. The Forest (Conservation) Act in India was passed in:

a. 1980
b. 1982
c. 1988
d. 1977

Ans: (a)

6. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in India was passed in:
e. 1981
f. 1975
g. 1990
h. 1970

Ans: (a)
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7. The Environment (Protection) Act in India was passed in:

a. 1994
b. 1990
c. 1986
d. 1980

Ans: (c)

8. Any environment protection policy should be based on:

e. No development
f. Sustainable development
g. Exploitation of natural resources
h. None of these

Ans: (b)
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9. Article 51A(g) of the Indian constitution says environment protection and conservation
is:
a. A fundamental duty of all Indian citizens
b. Not the responsibility of all Indian citizens
c. The responsibility of the Government of India
d. None of these

Ans: (a)

10. The goal of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries is:

e. To promote international trading of animals and their products
f. To evacuate tribal people from forests
g. Conservation of wildlife
h. None of these

Ans: (c)
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11. The Tiger Conservation Project was started in:

a. 1990
b. 1981
c. 1974
d. 1973

Ans: (d)

12. Which of the following is empowered to take measures to protect and improve the
environment as per the Environment (Protection) Act:
a. Central Government
b. State Government
c. Corporation
d. Municipal authority

Ans: (a)
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13. Which of the following is the authority to monitor industrial effluents?:

a. Centre for Science and Environment
b. Pollution Board Control
c. Indian Environmental Association
d. None of these

Ans: (b)

14. Centre for Science and Environment is a:

e. Non-government organization
f. Government organization
g. International body setup by the United Nations
h. None of these

Ans: (a)
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15. The goal of environmental education for all is:

a. To create awareness
b. To encourage participation
c. To make knowledgeable
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

16. The leader of the “Chipko Movement” is:

e. Sunder Lal Bahuguna
f. Medha Patkar
g. Vandana Shiva
h. Suresh Heblikar

Ans: (a)
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17. The Central Pollution Control Board was established under the provision of:
a. Environment (Protection) Act 1986
b. Air (Prevention & Control) Act 1981
c. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974
d. None of the above

Ans: (c)

18. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) was established in the year:
e. 1974
f. 1982
g. 1986
h. 1976

Ans: (a)
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19. Which of the following is an NGO?:

a. Narmada Bachao Andolan
b. CPCB
c. KSPCB
d. None of the above

Ans: (a)

20. The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 deals with:

e. Water
f. Air
g. Soil
h. All of the above

Ans: (c)
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21. The objectives of the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 is:
a. To preserve the biodiversity
b. To maintain essential ecological and life supporting systems
c. Protection and conservation of wildlife
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

22. Which of the following animals is an endangered species of India?:

e. Black Buck
f. Elephant
g. Giraffe
h. Fox

Ans: (a)
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23. Which state has the highest literacy rate in India?:

a. Punjab
b. Kerala
c. West Bengal
d. Gujurat

Ans: (b)

24. An International Conference on Environmental Education was held in December 1982

at:
a. Kyoto
b. Vienna
c. New Delhi
d. London

Ans: (c)
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25. The objectives of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) are:

a. Immunization
b. Health check up & referral services
c. Pre-school and non-formal education
d. All of the above

Ans: (d)

26. ISO 14001: 2004 deals with:

a. Pollution Management
b. Risk Management
c. Quality Management
d. Environmental Management

Ans: (d)
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27. The World Summit on Sustainable Development was held at:

a. Johannesburg in 2002
b. Rio de Janeiro in 1992
c. Kyoto in 1994
d. Stockholm in 2000

Ans: (b)

28. An important NGO involved in global environmental protection is:

e. UNICEF
f. WHO
g. CPCB
h. Green Peace

Ans: (d)
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29. The first International Earth Summit was held at:

a. Johannesburg
b. Kyoto
c. Rio de Janeiro
d. Stockholm

Ans: (c)

30. Silent Valley movement succeeded in:

e. Waste management in sea coast
f. Canceling the state government Hydel project and saving the lion-tailed monkeys
g. Promoting marine fishery businesses in Kerala
h. None of the above

Ans: (b)
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31. The committee which submitted its report to the Government of India on Environmental
Education is:
a. Mehta Committee
b. Agarwal Committee
c. Tiwari Committee
d. Banerjee Committee

Ans: (c)

32. In which year did the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India made environmental education a
compulsory subject at all the levels of education:
e. 2000
f. 2001
g. 2002
h. 2003

Ans: (d)