Environment Conservation

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In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India?

  • 1982
  • 1992
  • 1902
  • 1972 (correct)

Which of the following was the first national park established in India?

  • Salim Ali National Park
  • Jawaharlal Nehru National Park
  • Dr. Bose National Park
  • Jim Corbett National Park (correct)

What does BOD stand for in the context of water quality?

  • Biochemical ozone demand
  • Biological ozone demand
  • Biological oxygen demand (correct)
  • Biochemical oxygen demand

What type of conservation involves protecting biodiversity outside of its natural habitat?

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What is the full form of CPCB, an organization related to environmental management in India?

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Which characteristic is NOT indicative of a sustainable society?

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Which of the following is generally NOT considered a tertiary treatment of wastewater?

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What is the primary purpose for which the Central Pollution Control Board is formed?

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Which of the following can be a contributing factor to land pollution?

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Who initiated the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a significant environmental movement in India?

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at what decibel level is noise considered to be noise pollution?

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Approximately how many bio-geographical regions are identified in India?

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What is the primary reason for treating water?

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What is a key element required for sustainable development?

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Which of the following diseases can be caused by $SO_2$ (sulfur dioxide) pollution?

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What is the main objective of the Forest Conservation Act of 1980?

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Which of the following is included in water management practices?

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What does NGO typically stand for in the context of environmental and social initiatives?

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According to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), what is the acceptable pH range for drinking water?

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Which of the following is NOT typically recognized as a major biodiversity hot-spot in India?

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Flashcards

Wildlife Protection Act

An act to protect and improve wild animal, plant and birdlife.

Jim Corbett National Park

The first national park established in India.

BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)

The amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material present in a water sample.

Ex-situ Conservation

The conservation of biological diversity outside of its natural habitat.

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CPCB

An organization to prevent and control environmental pollution.

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Sustainable Society

A society where resources are managed efficiently, waste is minimized, and renewable resources are prioritized, ensuring long-term ecological balance.

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Tertiary Treatment of Wastewater

A treatment process used to remove any remaining contaminants from wastewater after primary and secondary treatments.

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Central Pollution Control Board

An organization formed to prevent and control environmental pollution.

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Land Pollution

Pollution that causes the degradation of the earth's surface.

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Narmada Bachao Andolan

A social movement against the construction of large dams on the Narmada River.

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WHO Noise Pollution Level

Noise level that is considered as noise pollution by the World Health Organization.

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Need for Water Treatment

The need for water treatment includes removing dissolved gases.

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Sustainable Development

A development approach focused on balancing environmental, economic, and social needs to ensure long-term well-being

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SOâ‚‚ (Sulfur Dioxide)

A gas which causes respiratory diseases.

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Forest Conservation Act

The main objective of forest conservation act to protect and conserve the forests.

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Water Management

The practice of managing water resources sustainably.

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NGO

An organization that is not part of the government

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Habitat Loss

Destruction of habitats of animals and plants.

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COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)

A measure of the amount of oxygen consumed by the oxidation of organic and inorganic matter in water.

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Estuaries

A place where a river meets the sea.

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Study Notes

  • The Wildlife Protection Act came into force in 1972.
  • Jim Corbett National Park was the first national park established in India.
  • BOD stands for Biological Oxygen Demand.
  • Conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat is called Ex-situ Conservation.
  • CPCB stands for Central Pollution Control Board.
  • A characteristic that is NOT of a sustainable society is one that relies heavily on fossil fuels
  • Aeration is not a tertiary treatment of wastewater.
  • Central Pollution Control Boards are formed to prevent environmental pollution.
  • Causes of land pollution include industrialization, mining, and agriculture.
  • Narmada Bachao Andolan was initiated by Medha Patkar.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) defines noise above 65 decibels (dB) as noise pollution.
  • There are 10 bio-geographical regions present in India.
  • Water treatment is needed to remove dissolved gases
  • Environmental, economical, and social developments are constituents of sustainable development.
  • SO2 causes respiratory diseases.
  • The objective of the Forest Conservation Act of 1980 is to protect and conserve the forest.
  • Water management includes rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and green belt development.
  • NGO stands for Non-Government Organization.
  • As per BIS, the pH value of drinking water is 6.5-8.5.
  • Central Ghat is not an important hot-spot in India
  • Storing water using rainwater harvesting is useful for all purposes.
  • Ecosystems are of aquatic and terrestrial types.
  • Alpha biodiversity is a form of biodiversity.
  • Tundra is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem.
  • Screening is stage one of environmental clearance.
  • Interconnected food chains form a food web.
  • Mercury, lead, and tin are examples of non-degradable pollutants.
  • Methyl isocyanide Gas was the toxic gas released in the Bhopal gas tragedy.
  • The first anti-pollution act was made in 1273.
  • Natural pollution is caused by volcanic eruption.
  • The destruction of habitat of plants and animals is called habitat loss.
  • COD stands for Chemical Oxygen Demand.
  • India is ranked third in the world in generating E-waste.
  • Effects of air pollution on the environment include global warming, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect.
  • Nutrient-rich water is the main component in hydroponic systems.
  • Bacteriological is not a type of impurity of water
  • Producers in any ecosystem may be primary, secondary, or tertiary.
  • Measurement of overall diversity for different ecosystems within a region comes under gamma level.
  • Article 51-A (g) of the Indian Constitution represents fundamental duties.
  • Chlorophyll-containing trees and plants are the primary producers in a forest ecosystem.
  • The presence of solid, liquid, or gaseous compounds in excess concentration in the atmosphere is called air pollution.
  • Any spatial area from which runoff from precipitation is collected and drained through a common point or outlet is called a watershed.
  • The ability or capacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself is known as sustainability.
  • Overpopulation is not an example of pollution.
  • The islands of Andaman and Nicobar are situated in the Bay of Bengal.
  • In India, Van Mahotsav is celebrated in the first week of July.
  • A "Gene Bank" is an example of ex-situ conservation.
  • Nuclear power plants are typically filled with Uranium-235.
  • The place where the river meets the sea is called estuaries.
  • Mathura oil refinery has affected the Taj Mahal.

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