30 Questions
Which state has been facing acute shortage of water since it became a state in 1966?
Haryana
What is the role of a neerkatti in south Indian villages?
Managing traditional tanks
Which state stakes its claim as a riparian state for Beas, Ravi, and Satluj rivers?
Punjab
What agreement did Haryana sign with UP, Rajasthan, and Delhi for water allocation?
MOU for Yamuna waters
What was Punjab directed to complete and commission within a year by the Supreme Court on January 15, 2002?
SYL
Who manages water in several villages of India instead of the Irrigation Department?
Neerkattis
What are natural resources?
Resources provided by nature like water and forests
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Wind energy
What happens if the rate of consumption of a renewable resource exceeds its rate of regeneration?
It becomes a non-renewable resource
Why is it important to protect and conserve natural resources?
To ensure they remain available for future generations
What can happen if a species is exploited to such an extent that its population declines below a threshold level?
It becomes endangered or extinct
Which type of natural resources cannot be regenerated once exhausted?
Coal and petroleum
What is the main reason for the disappearance of fauna like tiger, lion, deer, hare, fox, wild cats, and birds from the mining area?
Adverse effects of blasting activity
Which mineral resources are abundant in the Sariska Tiger Reserve in the Aravalli range?
Quartzite and marble
What action did the Supreme Court take in response to a Public Interest Litigation regarding mining activities within the Sariska Tiger Reserve?
Ordered the closure of all mining activities in the reserve
What is the significance of Aravalli series according to the text?
It should be preserved as National Heritage
Which region in India has been impacted by illegal mining activities despite the Supreme Court's intervention?
Jharkhand
What is the expected year until which the Jaduguda mines in Jharkhand can supply Uranium?
2004
What is the meaning of the word 'environment' derived from the French word 'Environner'?
To encircle or surround
According to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what does the environment include?
Physical and biological surroundings and their interactions
Which disciplines provide insights into understanding the biotic components and their interactions in the environment?
Botany and Zoology
What serves as effective tools in environmental modeling and management?
Mathematics and Statistics
Which subjects provide inputs for dealing with socio-economic aspects associated with various developmental activities?
Economics, Sociology, and Mass communication
What does the multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies entail?
Incorporating knowledge inputs from various disciplines
What is one of the side-effects of pesticides mentioned in the text?
Creating resistance in pests and producing new pests
Why is it a concern that some pests become immune to pesticides?
It can create 'Super pests' that are difficult to control
How do broad-spectrum insecticides affect non-target organisms?
They kill non-target organisms along with target species
What is biological magnification in the context of pesticide accumulation?
Increase in pesticide concentration up the food chain
How does waterlogging typically occur in croplands?
Due to inadequate drainage
What happens to soil-air and roots of plants under waterlogged conditions?
Soil-air gets depleted of oxygen, and roots lack adequate air for respiration
Test your knowledge about the Punjab water dispute related to the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal. Learn about the Supreme Court's directives, the conflict over sharing Ravi-Beas water, and the stake of Punjab as a riparian state.
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