Environmental Classification
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Which of the following is the correct definition of environment?

  • The sum total of air, water, and land interrelationships among themselves and with human beings. (correct)
  • The study of life sciences, physical sciences, and information technology.
  • The biological and non-biological things surrounding an organism.
  • The classification specified in the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

    • What does the French word 'Environner' mean?

  • To sum up air, water, and land interrelationships.
  • To encircle or surround. (correct)
  • To study life sciences and physical sciences.
  • To classify the environment.

    • Which disciplines are needed for the orderly study of environment?

  • Life sciences, physical sciences, and information technology. (correct)
  • Geology, oceanography, and atmospheric science.
  • Models and classification.
  • Botany, zoology, microbiology, and genetics.

    • What does the environment comprise of?

    <p>Air, water, land, and their interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Environment Protection Act, 1986 classify as the environment?

    <p>The entire bodily and organic surroundings and its interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)?

    <p>A study-based NGO focused on preservation in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main influence of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)?

    <p>Protection of breeds and ecologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a magazine published by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)?

    <p>P.V. Bole's book on Indian T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) start?

    <p>1883</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) on preservation in India?

    <p>Influence on environment policy formulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environment Definition and Composition

    • The correct definition of environment is the external surroundings in which a particular species, organism, or system exists.
    • The French word 'Environner' means to surround or encircle.

    Interdisciplinary Study of Environment

    • The orderly study of environment requires an interdisciplinary approach, involving disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, geography, and social sciences.

    Environment Protection Act, 1986

    • The Environment Protection Act, 1986 defines the environment as comprising water, air, and land, and the inter-relationship which exists among and between water, air, and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, microorganisms, and property.

    Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

    • The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is a NGO that focuses on conservation and research of nature and natural resources.
    • The main influence of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is on wildlife conservation and research.
    • The BNHS was established in 1883.
    • The impact of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) on preservation in India has been significant, with contributions to conservation efforts, research, and education.

    Publications by BNHS

    • The BNHS publishes several magazines, including Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, Hornbill, and Pukar.
    • The magazine that is NOT published by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is not specified.

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