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The Wildlife Protection Act came into force in what year?

  • 1992
  • 1972 (correct)
  • 1902
  • 1982

Which of these was the first National Park established in India?

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

What does BOD stand for?

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

What is conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat called?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sustainable society?

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Which of the following is NOT a tertiary treatment of waste water?

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What is the Central Pollution Control Board formed to do?

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Which of the following causes land pollution?

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Who initiated the Narmada Bachao Andolan?

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise above what level (in decibels) is considered noise pollution?

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

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What is a main reason for needing to treat water?

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Environmental, economic, and social developments are constituents of what?

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Which disease can be caused by $SO_2$?

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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?

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

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Which of the following is NOT an important biodiversity hotspot in India?

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Water stored using rainwater harvesting is often useful for what purpose?

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Ecosystems are of ________ and ________ types.

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Which of the following forms is a level of biodiversity?

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Tundra is an example of which type of ecosystem?

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What stage is one of environmental clearance?

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Interconnected food chains form what?

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Mercury, lead, and tin are examples of which type of pollutants?

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Which toxic gas was released during the Bhopal gas tragedy?

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In what year was the first anti-pollution act made?

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Which of the following can cause natural pollution?

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What is the destruction of habitats of plants and animals called?

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What position does India hold in the world in terms of generating E-waste?

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Which of the following can be an effect of air pollution on the environment?

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Which of the following is the main component of hydroponic systems?

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Which of the following is not a type of impurity found in water?

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Producers in an ecosystem may be?

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Measurement of overall diversity for different ecosystems within a region comes under which level?

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What does Article 51-A (g) of the Indian Constitution represent?

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Which of the following are the primary producers in a forest ecosystem?

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The presence of solid, liquid, or gaseous compounds in the atmosphere is called?

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Any spatial area from which runoff from precipitation is collected is called?

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An ability or capacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself is known as?

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Which option below is not an example of pollution?

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Where are the islands of Andaman and nicobar are situated?

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When is the Van mahotsav celebrated in India?

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Which type of conservation is "Gene Bank" an example of?

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Nuclear power plants are typically filled with?

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The place where the river meets the sea is called?

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Which historical site has Mathura oil refinery affected?

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Flashcards

Year of Wildlife Protection Act?

The Wildlife Protection Act came into force in 1972 to protect plants and animals.

First National Park in India?

Jim Corbett National Park was the first national park established in India.

What does BOD stand for?

BOD stands for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, indicating the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms.

Ex-situ Conservation

Ex-situ conservation involves conserving biodiversity outside its natural habitat.

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What is CPCB?

CPCB stands for Central Pollution Control Board.

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Sustainable society characteristic?

A sustainable society aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels to preserve the environment.

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Not a tertiary wastewater treatment?

Aeration enhances oxygen levels, and is not considered a tertiary wastewater treatment.

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Purpose of Central Pollution Control Board?

Central Pollution Control Board is formed to prevent environmental pollution.

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Causes of Land Pollution?

Industrialization, mining, and agriculture all contribute to land contamination.

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Narmada Bachao Andolan Initiator?

Medha Patkar initiated the Narmada Bachao Andolan.

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WHO Noise Pollution Level (dB)?

World Health Organization (WHO) defines noise above 65 decibels as noise pollution.

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Bio-geographical Regions in India?

There are 10 bio-geographical regions present in India.

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Need for Water Treatment?

Water treatment is needed to remove dissolved gases.

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Constituents of Sustainable Development?

Sustainable development includes environmental, economic, and social developments.

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SO2 causes which disease?

SO2 causes respiratory diseases.

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Forest Conservation Act objective?

The objective of the Forest Conservation Act 1980 is to protect and conserve the forest.

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What does water management include?

Water management includes rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and green belt development.

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What does NGO stand for?

NGO stands for Non-Government Organization.

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Drinking Water pH Level?

As per BIS, the PH value of drinking water should be 6.5 - 8.5.

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Not a hot-spot in India?

Central Ghat is not an important hot-spot in India.

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Rainwater Harvesting Use?

Water stored using rain water harvesting is useful for all purposes.

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Types of Ecosystems?

Ecosystems are of aquatic and terrestrial types.

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Forms of Biodiversity?

Alpha biodiversity forms level of biodiversity.

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Tundra ecosystem type?

Tundra is an example of Terrestrial type of ecosystem.

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First stage environmental clearance?

Screening is stage one of environmental clearance.

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What interconnected food chains form.

The interconnected food chains form a Food Web.

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Non-degradable pollutants examples

Mercury, lead and tin are examples of Non-degradable pollutants.

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Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Gas?

In Bhopal gas tragedy, Methyl Isocyanide Gas was released.

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First Anti-Pollution Act year?

First anti-pollution act was made in 1273.

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Volcanic Eruption

Natural pollution is caused by volcanic eruption.

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What is COD?

COD stands for Chemical oxygen demand.

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India Earth Ranking?

India ranked fifth in the world in generating E-waste.

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What happens due to air pollution?

Global effects due to air pollution.

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Which is the main component to hydroponic systems?

Hydroponic systems are?

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Not impurity of water?

Pollen in water.

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Types of Ecosystems?

Producers in any ecosystem maybe all primary /secondary /tertiary

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Measurement of overall diversity?

All species, different region diversity.

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Indian Duty

Constitution represents fundamental duties.

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Study Notes

  • The Wildlife Protection Act came into force in 1972
  • The first National Park established in India is Jim Corbett National Park
  • 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
  • Relying heavily on fossil fuels is not characteristic of a sustainable society
  • Aeration is not a tertiary treatment of waste water
  • The Central Pollution Control Board is formed to prevent environmental pollution
  • Industrialization, mining, and agriculture are causes of land pollution
  • Narmada Bachao Andolan was initiated by Medha Patkar
  • The World Health Organization defines noise above 65 decibels as noise pollution
  • There are 10 bio-geographical regions present in India
  • The need for water treatment is 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 1980 is to protect and conserve the forest
  • Rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and green belt development are all included in water management
  • 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 level of biodiversity
  • Tundra is a terrestrial type 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
  • A volcanic eruption is a cause of natural pollution
  • The destruction of habitat of plants and animals is called habitat loss
  • COD stands for Chemical Oxygen Demand
  • India is ranked fifth in the world in generating e-waste
  • Global warming, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect are effects of air pollution on the environment
  • 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 the 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
  • An 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
  • The Taj Mahal has been affected by the Mathura oil refinery

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