CH9-ICA-Environment Management in SAIL Chapter 9 Quiz

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What makes steel a core component of a green economy?

  • Its formability and versatility
  • Its recyclability and eco-friendliness (correct)
  • Its strength and durability
  • Its cost-effectiveness and availability

Why do steelmaking processes have environmental impacts?

  • They affect air, water, and land
  • They generate emissions and wastes (correct)
  • They are not cost-effective
  • They consume materials and resources

How does sustainable consumption of resources help reduce the environmental impacts of steel industries?

  • By increasing emissions
  • By generating more effluents
  • By maximizing resource consumption
  • By reducing wastage of resources (correct)

What ensures that wastes, emissions, and effluents in steelmaking are properly managed?

<p>Pollution control measures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is steel considered a permanent resource after production?

<p>Because it is 100% recyclable without loss of quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of steel makes it unmatched in terms of versatility?

<p>Formability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does steel play in the development of societies?

<p>Crucial role (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the backbone of modern industrial society according to the text?

<p><strong>Steel</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle should be integrated into ecological restoration of degraded mined out landscapes?

<p>Reduce, recover, recycle, and reuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key approach to ensure sustainable future in ecological restoration according to the text?

<p>Continual improvement of environmental performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor emissions, discharges, and ambient air quality in the context of steel production?

<p>For self-regulation of environmental deviations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should environmental performance be communicated to stakeholders?

<p>Through annual reports and corporate sustainability reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial element in engaging employees for environmental protection?

<p>Capacity building (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of setting challenging targets in environmental performance improvement?

<p>To drive continual improvement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can steel production contribute to environmental pollution?

<p>Releasing pollutants during various processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does promoting environmentally responsible behavior benefit stakeholders?

<p>It fosters a sustainable ecosystem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SAIL emphasize in addition to production and profitability?

<p>Environmental impacts and mitigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Corporate Environmental Policy of Steel Authority of India Limited?

<p>Conducting operations in an environmentally responsible manner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does SAIL aim to contribute towards mitigation of climate change?

<p>By adopting measures to reduce emission of greenhouse gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a core commitment of Steel Authority of India Limited to protect the environment?

<p>Integration of sound environmental practices for pollution control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to complying with legal requirements, what does SAIL aim to do regarding the environment?

<p>Go beyond legal requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Corporate Environmental Policy of SAIL focus on regarding environment management?

<p>Accreditation with Environment Management System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of SAIL regarding climate change mitigation?

<p>Enhancing green coverage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SAIL aim to promote in terms of processes and products?

<p>Innovative environment-friendly processes and products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which SAIL plants have been utilizing steel slag?

<p>For making internal roads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does SAIL contribute to rural road construction under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna (PMGSY)?

<p>By utilizing BOF slag (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of some wastes generated during iron and steel making process mentioned in the text?

<p>Hazardous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are hazardous wastes disposed of at SAIL?

<p>Captive Secured Landfill Facility (SLF) or authorized handling agency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What energy initiative has SAIL implemented in its guest houses and hospitals?

<p>Solar water heaters/solar lighting systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many MW of solar units have already been commissioned at SAIL as part of sustainable energy practices?

<p>6.425 MW (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of lighting system are SAIL plants gradually shifting to?

<p>LED lighting system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) Scheme' is an initiative by which entity?

<p>Government of India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus area for the medium term (2030-2047) in achieving the net-zero target in the steel industry?

<p>Green Hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ministry announced the National Green Hydrogen Mission to promote green hydrogen production and usage?

<p>Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, 2019 help in reducing carbon emissions in the steel industry?

<p>Enhances availability of domestically generated scrap to reduce coal consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative launched by MNRE in January 2010 helps in promoting the use of solar energy in the steel industry?

<p>National Solar Mission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year is the Ministry of Steel aiming to achieve the Net-Zero target?

<p>2070 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule launched in September 2021 shall increase the availability of scrap in the steel sector?

<p>(Registration and Functions of Vehicles Scrapping Facility) Rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key measure for reducing energy consumption that incentivizes the steel industry under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency?

<p>(PAT) scheme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stakeholder is relevant to the National Green Hydrogen Mission for green hydrogen production and usage?

<p>(MoS) Ministry of Steel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one focus area in achieving decarbonization in the steel industry according to MoS, GOI?

<p>(Registration and Functions of Vehicles Scrapping Facility) Rules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Disruptive alternative technological innovations' are mentioned as a long-term strategy to achieve what goal in the steel industry?

<p>'Net-Zero Target' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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