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What is the definition of environment as per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
What is the definition of environment as per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
- The physical conditions that surround and influence the growth of people, animals, or plants
- The sum of water, air, and land and the inter-relationships that exist among them and with the human beings, other living organisms and materials (correct)
- The study of the environment and its components
- The social and cultural conditions that affect the survival of living organisms
What is the origin of the word 'Environment'?
What is the origin of the word 'Environment'?
- Spanish word Entorno, meaning ecological balance
- Greek word Environs, meaning natural surroundings
- French word Environner, meaning encircle or surroundings (correct)
- Latin word Environ, meaning surrounding conditions
What is environmental science?
What is environmental science?
- The study of the environment, its biotic & abiotic components & their relationship (correct)
- The analysis of environmental impact assessments
- The study of human impact on the environment
- The study of environmental policies and regulations
What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?
What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?
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What does environment encompass, based on its etymology?
What does environment encompass, based on its etymology?
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