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Which of the following is a consequence of acid rain?

  • Deforestation
  • Soil erosion
  • Ozone depletion
  • Water acidification (correct)
  • Which factor plays the most significant role in ozone layer depletion?

  • Methane production
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (correct)
  • Carbon dioxide emissions
  • Nitrogen oxides
  • In which region of India can you find a biological hot spot?

  • Western Ghat (correct)
  • Sundarbans
  • Himalayas
  • Thar Desert
  • How many biodiversity hot spots are recognized in India?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which national park in India is UNESCO World Heritage listed?

    <p>Kaziranga National Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary environmental consequence of air pollution?

    <p>Acid rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is essential for the understanding of environmental issues?

    <p>The study of Environmental Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical is most associated with the depletion of the ozone layer?

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

    What is the ecological significance of the Western Ghats in India?

    <p>It is a biodiversity hotspot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kaziranga National Park is particularly famous for its population of which animal?

    <p>One-horned rhinoceros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following chemicals is often associated with atmospheric reactions that lead to acid rain?

    <p>Nitrogen Oxides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does acid rain play in the degradation of forest ecosystems?

    <p>Decreases plant growth and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in India is recognized for its high level of biodiversity and is a biological hotspot?

    <p>Western Ghat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental benefits does tree planting, as advocated by individuals like Saalumarada Thimmakka, provide?

    <p>Enhancements in air quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wildlife Institute of India, located in Dehradun, primarily focuses on which of the following?

    <p>Wildlife research and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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