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EVS Questions 1 Which among the following chronic lung disease commonly known as ‘black lung’ disease,leads to reduced life expectancy in coal-min A. Pneumoconiosis B. Progressive Massive Fibrosis C. Mesothelioma D. Collier’s Asthma Answer optiona Marks: 2...

EVS Questions 1 Which among the following chronic lung disease commonly known as ‘black lung’ disease,leads to reduced life expectancy in coal-min A. Pneumoconiosis B. Progressive Massive Fibrosis C. Mesothelioma D. Collier’s Asthma Answer optiona Marks: 2 2 Which among the following is the second most abundant Green-House-Gas(GHG) in the earth’s atmosphere? A. Carbon dioxide B. Water Vapour C. Sulphur Dioxide D. Tropospheric Ozone Answer optiona Marks: 1 3 The Cartagena Protocol is regarding safe use, transfer and handling of: A. Nuclear waste B. Invasive Alien Species C. Living Modified Organisms(LMOs) D. Toxic bye-products and industrial effluents Answer optionc Marks: 1 4 The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) is headed by: A. Madhav Chitale B. Megha Patkar C. Madhav Gadgil D. Megha Pansare Answer optionc Marks: 1 5 Identify the non Green-House Gas(GHG) from the following : A. Methane B. Nitrous oxide C. CFCs D. Carbon Monoxide Answer optiond Marks: 1 6 Which of the following statements is true? A. Photochemical smog always contains Ozone. B. The toxic effect of Carbon Monoxide is due to its greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen. C. Lead is the most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust. D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 2 In which among the following states, Government had identified maximum number of Ecologically Sensitive Zones under the Environmen 7 Act, A. Maharashtra B. Andhra Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Gujrat Answer optiona Marks: 1 8 Which among the following city was declared as “Tiger Gateway of India”? A. Chandrapur B. Nagpur C. Ratnagiri D. Gondia Answer optionb Marks: 1 9 Which among the following will emit maximum mass of carbon dioxide , when the same quantity is burnt of all of them? A. Kerosene B. Propane C. Natural Gas D. Gasoline Answer optiona Marks: 1 Madhav Gadgil Panel or The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) had, in May 2011 had suggested listing of which among the fo 10 in the State as Ecologically Significant Area (ESA)? A. Eastern Ghats B. Western Ghats C. Both A and B D. Himalaya Answer optionb Marks: 2 11 Now a days Environmental Accounting is making news. What is Environment Accounting? A. It is a method to measure the consumption of the environment/ natural resources B. Its a method to statistically analyze the green areas of the country C. Its a method of accounting in which all units are expressed in terms of loss / gain of Carbon Dioxide D. Its a method of accounting in which all measurement is expressed in Carbon Credits Answer optiona Marks: 2 12 Which among the following always decreases in a Food chain across tropic levels? A. Number B. Energy C. Accumulated chemicals D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 13 In the E-waste generated by the Mobile Phones, which among the following metal is most abundant? A. Copper B. Gold C. Silver D. All of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 Acid rain is capable of damaging the buildings and historic monuments which are made up of rocks such as limestone and marble. Whi 14 following is the end product of such reaction? A. Quick Lime B. Calcium Carbonate C. Calcium Hydroxide D. Gypsum Answer optiond Marks: 2 15 Which among the above plays the most important role in Ozone depletion? A. Hydrogen B. Carbon C. Chlorine D. Flourine Answer optionc Marks: 1 16 Which among the following is the dangerous Green House Gas, created by the Waste Water? A. Nitrogen B. Methane C. Sulphur Dioxide D. Carbon Monoxide Answer optionb Marks: 1 17 Which among the following gas is used as reference to calculate “Global Warming Potential (GWP)“? A. Carbon dioxide B. Propane C. Sulphur Dioxide D. Methane Answer optiona Marks: 1 18 The establishment of Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) enshrines which among the following objectives ? A. Protection from Pollution B. Tourism Development C. Economy Hub D. Transportation facilities Answer optiona Marks: 1 19 Which among the following is the main source of “Synthetic Fuel”? A. Plastic B. Biomass C. Coal D. Municipal Waste Answer optionc Marks: 1 20 Ozone layer lies in: A. Troposphere B. Lithosphere C. Hydrosphere D. Stratosphere Answer optiond Marks: 1 21 Which among the following crops would enrich the Nitrogen content in the soil? A. Potato B. Sorghum C. Sunflower D. Pea Answer optiond Marks: 1 One of the major objectives of the National Water Mission is to increase the water use efficiency by 20%. Which among the followin 22 correct definition of the water use efficiency? A. Increase the ground water level by proper management of rainwater B. To make the irrigation facilities to maximum crop areas C. To save water from evaporation and runoff or subsurface drainage D. To make bodies of water clean and usable for drinking purpose Answer optionc Marks: 2 In context with the Environment, the price charged to deliver municipal solid waste to a landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or re 23 facility is known as ______? A. Recycling Fee B. Dumping Duty C. Tipping Fee D. Material Fee Answer optionc Marks: 2 24 With which of the following Montreal protocol is related to: A. Protection of Whales B. Protection of Wild Life C. Protection of Ozone layer D. Nuclear weapons Answer optionc Marks: 1 25 Which among the following expert panel related to recommend steps to preserve and rejuvenate the ecologically sensitive Western Gh A. Devendra Pandey B. Dr. Madhav Gadgil C. Dr. M S Swaminathan D. Megha Pansare Answer optionb Marks: 1 26 Which of the following is not an air pollutant ? A. Carbon dioxide B. Sulphur Dioxide C. Smoke D. Nitrogen Gas Answer optiond Marks: 1 27 Which of the following is a biodegradable waste? A. Glass B. Plastic C. Polythene D. None of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 28 What type of radiation is trapped on the earth's surface by the green house effect? A. UV Rays B. IR Rays C. X Rays D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 29 Gas molecules that absorb thermal infrared radiation and are present in large quantity to change climate system are known as-- A. alpha radiations B. beta radiations C. ozone gases D. greenhouse gases Answer optiond Marks: 1 30 Layer of atmosphere in which Ozone layer lies is- A. exosphere B. mesosphere C. troposphere D. Stratosphere Answer optiond Marks: 1 31 Greenhouse gases which is present in very high quantity is- A. Methane B. Propane C. Carbon dioxide D. Ethane Answer optionc Marks: 1 32 Exchange of outgoing and incoming radiations that keeps Earth warm is known as- A. Green house effect B. Radiation effect C. Infrared effect D. Ozone layer depletion Answer optiona Marks: 1 33 Layer which saves life from harmful effects of 'UV' radiations is known as- A. Ozone layer B. Infrared layer C. Alpha layer D. Gama layer Answer optiona Marks: 1 34 Chemical released by chlorofluorocarbons is - A. Nitrogen B. Sulphuric acid C. Chlorine D. Sodium chloride Answer optionc Marks: 1 35 Methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, hydro fluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons are mainly known as - A. mesosphere building substances B. troposphere building substances C. ozone building substances D. ozone depleting substances Answer optiond Marks: 1 36 When chlorofluorocarbons are released in atmosphere, chlorine chemical destroys the - A. beta molecules B. alpha molecules C. argon molecules D. ozone molecules Answer optiond Marks: 1 37 One which is not considered as naturally occurring greenhouse gas is - A. Methane B. Nitrous oxide C. Chlorine D. Ethane Answer optiond Marks: 1 38 Burning of fossil fuels causes - A. decreased greenhouse gases B. increased greenhouse gases C. increased level of oxygen D. increased level of ethane Answer optionb Marks: 1 39 Which one the following is not biodegradable? A. Vegetables B. Fruits C. Earthworm D. Aluminium foil Answer optiond Marks: 1 40 Which of the following wastes cannot be decomposed by bacteria to form compost? A. Kitchen wastes B. Plastic and polythene bags C. dead plants D. bodies of insects living in the soil Answer optionb Marks: 1 41 Which of the following problems is not created by noise pollution ? A. Diarrhoea B. Hypertension C. Deafness D. Irritation Answer optiona Marks: 1 42 When trees are cut, amount of oxygen - A. increases B. decreases C. Both A and B D. remains same Answer optionb Marks: 1 43 Which one of the following pairs of gases are the major cause of "Green house effect"? A. Co2 and N2O B. Co2 and O3 C. Co2 and CO D. CFCs and SO2 Answer optiona Marks: 1 44 Major consumer of wood from forest is ___ A. Thermal Power Plant B. Paper industry C. Chemical Industry D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 The portion of the earth and its environment which can support life is known 45 as _ A. Crust B. Biosphere C. Exosphere D. Atmosphere Answer optionb Marks: 1 46 Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called - A. Afforestation B. Agroforestry C. Deforestation D. Social forestry Answer optiona Marks: 1 47 ‘Smog’ is a mixture of - A. Smoke and Fog B. Snow and Fog C. Snow and Dust D. Sulfur dioxide and Fog Answer optiona Marks: 1 48 Deforestation generally decreases - A. Global Warming B. Drought C. Soil erosion D. Rainfall Answer optiond Marks: 1 49 The source of atmospheric oxygen is - A. Nitrogen cycle B. Green Plants C. Carbon Cycle D. Water Answer optionb Marks: 1 50 What is desertification? A. Conversion of forests into desert B. Conversion of croplands into desert C. Conversion of grassland into desert D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 51 Acid rain contains - A. Hydrochloric acid B. Sulphuric acid C. Acitic acid D. Oxalic acid Answer optionb Marks: 1 52 Public awareness of environment creates _ A. Environment protection B. Environment degradation C. Environmental loss D. Environmental cultivation Answer optiona Marks: 1 53 Vermi-composting is a natural method of - A. Producing worms B. Producing compost manure C. Managing waste it creates D. Destroying worms Answer optionb Marks: 1 The movement ‘Pani Panchayath’ was initiated to conserve waters in the 54 drought prone areas of ……………….state. A. Gujrat B. Andhra Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Karnatak Answer optionc Marks: 1 55 The 4 R principle in waste management involves Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and -- A. Regain B. Recover C. Reform D. Retain Answer optionb Marks: 1 56 What is Bagasse? What is it used for? A. Sugar cane waste – to make paper B. Biogas – used as fuel C. Liquid waste – as fertilizer D. Vermi compost – as fertilizer Answer optiona Marks: 1 57 Which of the following is a natural resource? A. Soil B. River C. Climate D. All of the above are examples of natural resources Answer optiond Marks: 1 58 Total earth\\\'s surface covered by water is about A. 71% B. 80% C. 60% D. 65% Answer optiona Marks: 1 59 Which is an example of non-renewable resource? A. Wind B. Vegetation C. Coal and Minerals D. Water Answer optionc Marks: 1 60 Which of the given is a renewable resource? A. Wind B. Water C. Flora and Fauna D. All of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 61 ____________ is not a fossil fuel. A. Petroleum B. Uranium C. Natural gas D. Coal Answer optionb Marks: 1 62 An increase in carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere would not cause A. more heat to be retained by the environment B. increase in photosynthesis in plants C. global warming D. abundance of desert plants Answer optiond Marks: 2 63 Oxygn is returned to the atmosphere by A. respiration B. photosynthesis C. fungi D. burning of fuels Answer optionb Marks: 2 64 Atmosphere not uniformly heated by the sun does not cause A. air flows B. variations in climate C. tides D. rainfall Answer optionc Marks: 2 65 Both power and manure are provided by A. hydroelectric plants B. gobar gas plants C. nuclear power plants D. thermal plants Answer optionb Marks: 1 66 Atomic energy is obtained by using ores of A. copper B. lead C. uranium D. crude oil Answer optionc Marks: 1 67 Biogas generation is mainly based on the principle of A. Anaerobic biodegradation B. areobic decomposition C. putrefaction D. none of these Answer optiona Marks: 1 68 The major raw material for biogas is A. Tree leaves B. Cow dung C. Waste from kitchen D. Grass Answer optionb Marks: 1 69 Natural resources do not include A. water B. refined oil C. air D. wood Answer optionb Marks: 1 70 Renewable resource is a resource which is replaced A. naturally B. by human C. by animals D. all of these Answer optiona Marks: 1 71 Non-renewable resources once used A. remain on earth in different form B. become waste material C. are recycled D. all of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 72 Which of the following is a renewable resource A. salmon population that is farm raised B. sulfur C. light sweet crude oil shipped from Saudi Arabia D. iron ore that is commercially mined Answer optiona Marks: 2 73 Which is the non-conventional source of energy? A. Coal B. Sun C. Wood D. Diesel Answer optionb Marks: 1 74 Percentage of total water found as fresh water is A. 87.5% B. 2.5% C. 97.5% D. 75% Answer optionb Marks: 1 75 Mining depends on A. Concentration of mineral only B. Ease of extraction C. transport facility D. All of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 76 Ideally forest cover should be about ______in plain areas of a country A. 23% B. 30% C. 33% D. 40% Answer optionc Marks: 1 77 This area has no permanent roads or settlements and is maintained primarily for its primitive character and non-motorized recreati A. Wilderness area B. primitive recreation area C. national park D. national forest Answer optiona Marks: 2 78 Where will the water sit the longest? A. atmosphere B. freshwater lake C. glacier D. ocean Answer optiond Marks: 2 79 Which one is not a disadvantage of a big dam? A. extremely expensive B. flooding of prime arable land C. electric energy generated from hydropower D. water loss with evaporation Answer optionc Marks: 2 80 Which of the following sources provide the least energy for industrialized countries? A. petroleum B. coal C. nuclear fuels D. gas Answer optionc Marks: 2 81 This area has no permanent roads or settlements and is maintained primarily for its primitive character and non-motorized recreati A. wilderness area B. primitive recreation area C. national park D. national forest Answer optiona Marks: 1 82 following are the examples of natural resources A. coal B. minerals C. forests D. all of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 83 Which of the following is a better definition for natural resources conservation? A. protection of wildlife B. Environmental activism C. efficient use of natural resources D. preservation of natural resources Answer optionc Marks: 1 84 Which option below is not an example of pollution? A. smog in Delhi B. nuclear waste C. overpopulation D. untreated sewage Answer optionc Marks: 2 85 Which is true? A. Oxygen content may not get reduced if forest cover is not sufficient on the earth B. Forests can be said to behave like non-renewable resources if not overused C. Fishes are capable of reproducing at the rate at which they are being caught D. none of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 86 Floods can be prevented by A. Afforestation B. removing the top soil C. cutting the forests D. tilling the land Answer optiona Marks: 2 87 The death of last individual species is called A. extinction B. endanger C. diversity D. none of these Answer optiona Marks: 1 88 Demand for a resource does not change with the change in A. idea B. technology C. need D. economy Answer optiona Marks: 1 89 The main driving force of ecological system is A. Wind energy B. Water energy C. Solar Energy D. Earth Energy Answer optionc Marks: 1 90 Coal,petroleum and natural gas are called as A. non-fossil fuels B. fossil fuels C. semi-fossil fuels D. transparent fuel Answer optionb Marks: 1 91 The resources which are inexhaustive and can be generated within a given span of time are called as A. Renewable resources B. Non-renewable resources C. Solar resources D. Non-solar resources Answer optiona Marks: 1 92 The forests are called as, Earth\\\'s A. Heart B. Lungs C. Brain D. Belly Answer optionb Marks: 1 93 The main green house gas absorbed by the forests as a raw material for photosynthesis is A. CO2 B. O2 C. SO2 D. O3 Answer optiona Marks: 1 94 About _____ million species are found in the tropical forest alone. A. 5 B. 7 C. 1 D. 100 Answer optionb Marks: 1 95 The percentage of Indian geographical area covered by forest and trees is about-----. A. 24.39 B. 12.50 C. 75.03 D. 35.65 Answer optiona Marks: 1 96 Out of the total water reserves of the world, about __________ is salty water (marine) and only _____ is fresh water. A. 97%,3% B. 3%,97% C. 1%,99% D. 2%,98% Answer optiona Marks: 1 97 A layer of sediment or rock that is highly permeable and contains water is called A. aquifer B. spring C. glacier D. seepage Answer optiona Marks: 1 98 When the concentration of nitrates in water exceeds 45mg/L, they become the cause of a serious health hazard called __________ A. Luckemia B. Blue Baby Syndrome C. Cancer D. Paralysis Answer optionb Marks: 1 99 CNG stands for A. Cooling natural gas B. Compressed natural gas C. Compound natural gas D. none of these Answer optionb Marks: 1 100 SNG can be produced from A. coal B. biomass C. petroleum cake D. all of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 101 SNG stands for A. Systematic natural gas B. Sulphuric natural gas C. Synthetic natural gas D. Silver nitrogen gas Answer optionc Marks: 1 102 During photosynthesis trees produce A. Oxygen B. CO2 C. CO D. Nitrogen Answer optiona Marks: 1 103 Forests prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles by their A. stems B. leaves C. buds D. roots Answer optiond Marks: 1 104 Wood pulp is used for making A. Paper B. timber C. chipboard D. gum Answer optiona Marks: 1 105 Per capita use of water is the highest in A. USA B. India C. Indonesia D. Kuwait Answer optiona Marks: 1 106 The minimum time required for the formation of one inch of top soil is A. 10 years B. 5 years C. 100 years D. 200 years Answer optiond Marks: 1 Which of the following is not the environmental effect of industrialization, in general?. 107 A. Solid waste B. Water Pollution C. Air pollution D. Economic growth Answer optiond Marks: 1 108 Which of the following are major environmental issues involved in mining? A. Soil degradation B. Air pollution from dust C. All of the above D. Water pollution Answer optionc Marks: 1 Sustainable development means 109 A. Meeting present needs without compromising on the future needs B. Progress in human well beings C. Balance between human needs and the ability of Earth to provide the resources D. All the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Mining means 110 A. to conserve & preserve minerals B. to check pollution due to mineral resources C. to extract minerals and ores D. None Answer optionc Marks: 1 Eutrophication is 111 A. an improved quality of water in lakes B. a process in carbon cycle C. the result to accumulation of plant nutrients in water bodies D. a water purification technique Answer optionc Marks: 1 As per latest World Register of Dams,among single purpose Dams,-----Percentage is for Fish Farming and Navigation. 112 A. 48 B. 17 C. 10 D. 1 Answer optiond Marks: 1 Which of the following is the most environmental friendly agriculture practice? 113 A. Using chemical fertilizers B. Organic farming C. Using insecticides D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 The adverse effect of modern agriculture is 114 A. Water pollution B. Soil degradation C. Water logging D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 2 Soil erosion removes surface soil which contains 115 A. Organic matter B. Plant nutrients C. Both A & B D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 Water logging is a phenomena in which 116 A. Crop patterns are rotated B. Soil root zone becomes saturated due to over irrigation C. Erosion of soil D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 The impact of construction of dams 117 A. Submerges forest B. Loss of wild life habitat C. Damages down stream ecosystem D. All of these Answer optiond Marks: 2 Which of the following statement is false 118 A. Soil erosion effects the productivity of agriculture fields B. The amount of erosion depends on soil type, slope, drainage pattern and crop management C. It takes 300 years for one inch of agricultural top soil to form D. Soil erosion helps to retain water and nutrients in the root zone Answer optiond Marks: 2 Which of the following statement is true 119 A. Surface runoff do not carry pesticides into streams B. Water percolating downward through agriculture lands carries with it dissolved chemicals and contaminate ground water C. Present agricultural practice does not contaminate water D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 2 Farmers have a tendency to 120 A. Use optimum quantity of water B. To over irrigate their crops C. To conserve water D. d) All of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 121 Organic Farming encourages A. Farming without using pesticides and chemical fertilizers B. Enhances biodiversity C. Promotes soil biological activity D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 What would you do to prevent environmental damage 122 A. Plant trees B. Stop Deforestation C. Control pollution D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Environmental impact assessment 123 A. Is a study of feasibility of a project B. Is a study of bio-physical characteristics of the environment that may result from a human action C. Both A & B D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 EIA study will help 124 A. Maximizing the benefits without overloading the planets ecosystem B. To estimate the future needs of the society C. To smooth implementation of the project D. To cope up with rapid growth of population Answer optiona Marks: 1 Environmental impact of mining 125 A. Brings order into social setup B. Devastation of ecosystem C. Present mining activity is a sustainable development D. Mining has no adverse effect on ecosystem as it is located in remote areas Answer optionb Marks: 1 126 Effect of modern agriculture on soil is due to A. Erosion B. Acidification C. Salinization D. All Answer optiond Marks: 1 Common energy source in Indian village is 127 A. Electricity B. Coal C. Sun D. Wood and animal dung Answer optiond Marks: 1 Soil conservation is a process in which 128 A. Soil is aerated B. Soil erosion C. Sterile soil is made fertile D. Soil is protected against loss Answer optiond Marks: 1 Harnessing of nuclear energy often causes 129 A. Air pollution B. Water pollution C. Thermal pollution D. Noise pollution Answer optionc Marks: 1 Soil erosion can be prevented by 130 A. Overgrazing B. Removal of vegetation C. Afforestation D. Deforestation Answer optionc Marks: 1 Chipko movement was started to conserve 131 A. Grasslands B. Forests C. Deserts D. Soil Answer optionb Marks: 1 Khetri (Rajasthan) is famous for 132 A. Gold mines B. Copper mines C. Granite stone D. Marble stone Answer optionb Marks: 1 Terrace farming practiced in 133 A. Coastal areas B. Deserts C. Hills D. Plains Answer optionc Marks: 1 Which of the following statements about forest is not correct? 134 A. soil erosion in undisturbed forest is extremely low B. Provides recreational opportunities C. Provides a source of economic development D. None of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Out of the following nutrients in fertilizer, which one causes minimum water pollution? 135 A. Nitrogen B. Potassium C. Phosphorous D. Organic matter Answer optionb Marks: 1 Excess fluorides in drinking water is likely to cause 136 A. Blue babies B. fluorosis C. taste and odour D. intestinal irritation Answer optionb Marks: 1 137 Environment studies A. Is an interdisciplinary academic field. B. Methodically studies human interaction with the environment. C. Includes the natural environment bulit environment and the sets of relationship between them. D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Which of the following is a non point source of water pollution? 138 A. Factories B. Sewage treatment plants C. urban and suburban lands D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Mineral resources are 139 A. Renewable B. Available in plenty C. Non renewable D. Equally distributed Answer optionc Marks: 1 140 Environment studies does not involve A. Meteorology B. Demography C. Ethics D. Literature Answer optiond Marks: 1 Forests are extremely important because they 141 A. provide clean water and clean air B. provide habitat for wild life C. provide recreation and a change from the hectic urban D. all of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Deforestation means 142 A. creation of new forest land for the wild life B. planting trees in the cities C. Not managing the forest properly D. conversion of forest land for agriculture/ pasture/ homes etc. Answer optiond Marks: 1 Which of the following is a disadvantage of most of the renewable energy sources? 143 A. Highly polluting B. High waste disposal cost C. Unreliable supply D. High running cost Answer optionc Marks: 1 144 Ozone depletion is harmful to..... A. Digestion B. Skin C. Heart D. Reproduction Answer optionb Marks: 1 145 High population gives rise to.........management of resources. A. Adequate B. Proper C. Poor D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 146 Poor sanitation affects quality of -- A. Air B. Water Resources C. Noise D. Heart Answer optionb Marks: 1 147 Public awareness aims at - A. Utilizing natural resource B. Protecting natural resource C. Exploiting natural resource D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 148 Waste originating mainly from hospitals and clinics are of ---type. A. Biodegradable B. Biomedical C. Biological D. Biochemical Answer optionb Marks: 1 149 Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere together is called - A. Biosphere B. Stratosphere C. Environment D. Nano sphere Answer optiona Marks: 1 150 CFC used widely as - A. Air coolant B. Refrigerant C. Water Purifier D. All of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 Solar radiation consists of 151 A. UV B. Visible light C. Infrared D. All of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 Reduction in usage of fuels cannot be brought about by 152 A. Using alternate fuels B. Changing lifestyles C. Reducing car taxes D. Both a & b Answer optionc Marks: 1 ‘OTEC’ is an energy technology that converts 153 A. energy in large tides of ocean to generate electricity B. energy in ocean waves to generate electricity C. energy in ocean due to thermal gradient to generate electricity D. energy in the fast moving ocean currents to generate electricity Answer optionc Marks: 1 Which of the following source of energy is less eco-friendly? 154 A. Biogas B. Wind C. Solar D. Nuclear Answer optiond Marks: 1 Solar energy is stored in 155 A. carbon_carbon bonds B. green leaves C. fossil fuels D. biomass Answer optiona Marks: 1 An inexhaustible non-conventional universal source of energy is 156 A. fossil fuel B. Solar C. Wind D. Tidal Answer optionb Marks: 1 Harnessing the wind energy is done by 157 A. Wind Mill B. Ball mill C. Flour Mill D. Pig mill Answer optiona Marks: 1 Wind energy generation depends on 158 A. direction of wind B. velocity of wind C. humidity D. precipitation Answer optionb Marks: 1 With a minimum resource maximum energy can be created by 159 A. solar radiation B. wind C. Nuclear fuels D. tidal waves Answer optionc Marks: 1 Direct conversion of solar energy is attained by 160 A. solar photo voltaic system B. solar diesel hybrid system C. solar thermal system D. solar air heater Answer optiona Marks: 1 Which is the following source of energy that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is used ? 161 A. coal B. petroleum C. Oil D. Biomass Answer optiond Marks: 1 Fossil fuels are converted into energy by 162 A. burning B. cooling C. sublimation D. melting Answer optiona Marks: 1 Which place in India the tidal energy has been experimented? 163 A. Goa B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Bihar Answer optionc Marks: 1 Mining practices lead to 164 A. Population growth B. Rapid urbanization C. Loss of grazing and fertile land D. None of these Answer optionc Marks: 1 Deforestation can 165 A. Increase the rain fall B. Introduce silt in the rivers C. Increase soil fertility D. None of these Answer optionb Marks: 1 Global warming may bring about the following change in the climate of the earth. 166 A. rising in sea levels due to thermal expansion B. melting of glaciers C. warming of ocean surface D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 Which of the following is not a solution for global warming? 167 A. reducing fossil fuel consumption B. Planting more trees C. deforestation D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 168 India has second largest reserve of after Brazil. A. iron ore B. bauxite C. coal D. copper Answer optiona Marks: 1 169 Forest is responsible for A. watershed protection B. land erosion control C. providing economic and environmental benefits D. All of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 170 The main causes of deforestation are A. overgrazing and agriculture B. industry and other developmental projects. C. timber extraction. D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 171 The equitable use of resources is necessary for A. sustainable development B. better lifestyle for all C. to sustain natural wealth D. all of these Answer optiona Marks: 1 172 Famine is mainly the result of A. deforestation. B. overuse of surface water C. a prolonged drought. D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 173 Hygroscopic and combined water A. are used by plants during transpiration B. compensates for loss due to evapotranspiration by plants C. stored in the xylem tissues of plant D. are of no use to plants Answer optiond Marks: 1 174 ___ is the perpetual source of energy. A. Nuclear reactors B. Hydropower C. Solar energy D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 175 The single largest river development scheme in India is A. the Narmada Valley Development Project. B. the Damodar Valley Development Project C. the Tapti Valley Development Project D. the Ganga Valley Development Project Answer optiona Marks: 1 176 The green house effect is the phenomenon by which A. biological diversity is dominant in agricultural production B. the globe\\\'s water pollution affects plankton C. radiation from planets atmosphere warms the planets surface D. climatic changes occur naturally in the forest Answer optionc Marks: 1 177 If consumption rate is higher than the replenish rate,______________ starts A. Motion B. Depletion C. Work D. Both A and B Answer optionb Marks: 1 178 Renewable resources include A. Solar energy B. Wind energy C. Tidal energy D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 179 The resources which consume very long time for its generation are A. Natural resources B. Non-renewable resources C. Energy resources D. Renewable resources Answer optionb Marks: 1 180 The natural resources which can be available for long time by nature are called A. Renewable resources B. Non-renewable resources C. Solar Energy D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 181 Which resources convert carbon dioxide into oxygen? A. Forest resouces B. Man-made resource C. Natural resources D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 182 Deforestation increases percentage of ____________ in atmosphere A. Oxygen B. Carbon-Dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Hydrogen Answer optionb Marks: 1 183 Deforestation relates as a big cause of A. Plantation B. Vegetative propogation C. global warming D. Increase of water level Answer optionc Marks: 1 184 Depletion of water resource is a A. local problem B. global problem C. private problem D. no problem Answer optionb Marks: 1 185 Draught and change in routine weather are responsible for A. Availibility of plenty water B. global warming C. overpopulation D. water depletion Answer optiond Marks: 1 186 Green revolution resulted into A. Increased food production B. Research on seeds to improve its quality C. scientific cultivation D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 187 Large scale exploitation of mineral resulted in ____________ in England A. Industrial revolution B. Green revolution C. Natural revolution D. England revolution Answer optiona Marks: 1 188 During development of water ways good number of ______________ are destroyed A. Trees B. Crops C. Buildings D. Land Answer optiona Marks: 1 189 \\\"Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, but it can be changed from one form to another\\\", this law is known as A. kinetic energy B. potential energy C. conservation of energy D. conservation principle Answer optionc Marks: 1 190 The Acronym MPCB stands for A. Municipal Pollution Control Board B. Maharashtra Pollution Control Bureau C. MadhyaPradesh Pollution Control Borad D. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Answer optiond Marks: 1 191 The acronym CPCB stands for A. Chennai Pollution Control Board B. Central Pollution Control Bureau C. Centarl Pollution Control Borad D. Common Pollution Control Board Answer optionc Marks: 1 192 An area surrounding a body of water in which that body of water is subject to is called__________. A. Water cycle B. Water pumping C. Watershed D. Rainwater harvesting Answer optionc Marks: 1 193 The Acronym NGO stands for A. Non Government Organisation B. New Geneva Oraganisation C. New Government Organisation D. National Geographic Organisation Answer optiona Marks: 1 In dry areas around the world,which one of the following is an effective way of conserving water? 194 A. Increase food waste B. Eat less meat C. Always turn on the taps D. Boil the water when there is no need Answer optionb Marks: 1 195 The Acronym EIA stands for A. Environmental Impact Awareness B. Environmental Impact Assessment C. Environmental Impact Audit D. Environmental Indian Association Answer optionb Marks: 1 196 Which one of the following is the benefit of rainwater harvesting? A. Decrease the ground water level B. Create good aesthetic view C. Provide a lot of water to play D. Flood mitigation Answer optiond Marks: 1 How can we increase the water efficient irrigation system? 197 A. By using more manures B. By applying drip irrigation method C. By not supplying adequate water D. By pouring unnecessary water to the land Answer optionb Marks: 1 198 Which one of the following is the best way to conserve water? A. Using other liquids instead of water for shower B. Not taking shower C. Taking shower with more water D. Taking shower with less water Answer optiond Marks: 1 199 Which of the following methods represents the collection of rainwater for use? A. Rain water pumping B. Rain digging C. Rainwater harvesting D. Rain collection Answer optionc Marks: 1 Which of the following environmental problems are related to the combustion of fossil 200 fuels? A. Smog B. The greenhouse effect (increase in carbon dioxide levels causing the warming of the Earth’s surface) C. Acid rain D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 201 Which of the following statements is not true with regard to fossil fuels? A. We consume as much fossil fuel in one day as what the earth took one thousand years to form B. Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy C. The burning of fossil fuels causes environmental damage D. Fossil fuels continue to be formed at a rapid pace Answer optiond Marks: 1 202 Which is the world\\\'s fastest growing form of energy use? A. Manufacturing B. Buildings C. Transportation D. Home consumption Answer optionc Marks: 1 203 Which of the following statements is true with regard to global energy? A. We know clearly how much of reserve energy we have B. The industrialized countries consume a huge part of the total energy C. Energy supply is evenly distributed across all countries and within countries D. Fuelwood is easily available for the poor people in the developing countries. Answer optionb Marks: 1 204 Which source provides the maximum percentage of energy to the people of India? A. Fuelwood or firewood B. Animal dung C. LPG D. Electricity Answer optiona Marks: 1 205 Which of the following is not a problem with regard to solar energy? A. Efficient collection of energy B. Conversion of energy into electricity C. Being a renewable source D. Storage of energy Answer optionc Marks: 1 206 Per capita energy consumption in India is A. 490units B. 8000 units C. 1300 units D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 207 In 2007,of the total energy used in India , A. 40.8% came from coal B. 27.2% came from biomass, 23.7% came from oil C. 5.6% came from natural gas and 1.8% from hydropower D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 208 For energy conservation we can save electricity like A. Turn off the lights and fans when you leave a room and replace the bulbs in our home with CFL B. Shut off TV sets,set top boxes, music systems when not in use C. Install automatic switch off devices for areas like staircases and if possible install solar lighting system in our home D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 209 To save energy in transportation we can A. Minimise the use of automobiles for our personal transport and wherever possible use public transport B. Use bicycle for local work like shopping C. Idling of vehicle at the signals rather than restarting it D. Both A and B Answer optiond Marks: 1 210 The Energy conservation act is implemented by the agency named A. BEE B. CBI C. ATS D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 211 What is the main problem in using hydrogen as fuel? A. The burning of hydrogen produces no emissions B. The burning of hydrogen produces water C. Hydrogen can be produced from water D. It takes energy to produce hydrogen Answer optiond Marks: 1 212 Worlds largest reserve of natural gas is in A. Russia B. Kazakhastan C. Uttar Pradesh D. United States Answer optiona Marks: 1 213 Nuclar power accounts for only about __________ of the total commercial energy. A. 6% B. 20% C. 15% D. 30% Answer optiona Marks: 1 214 Major source of the world\'s electricity comes from----- A. Hydropower B. Nuclear power C. Wind power D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 215 Among the fossil fuels _________ is most harmful to the environment. A. Oil B. Natural gas C. Coal D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 216 The nuclear power plants generate large amounts of A. oxygen B. deadly radioactive waste C. carbondioxide D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 217 Which of the following is not a renewable resource. A. Coal B. Geothermal Energy C. Dendrothermal Energy D. All of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 Which of the following methods of timber extraction cause minimum environmental damage? 218 A. Clear felling. B. Hand logging C. Selective logging. D. Reduced-impact logging. Answer optiond Marks: 1 219 Forest is responsible for A. watershed protection B. land erosion control C. providing economic and environmental benefits D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 A sudden uncontrolled descent of a mass of earth under the force of gravity is called 220 A. soil erosion B. mining C. landslide D. earthquake Answer optionc Marks: 1 The heat of the interior of the earth present at the volcanic regions, geysers or hot springs is called 221 A. geothermal energy B. dendrothermal energy C. nuclear energy D. wind energy Answer optiona Marks: 1 222 Which one of the below is the perpetual source of energy? A. Nuclear reactors B. Hydropower C. Solar energy D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 223 The least quality of coal with 95 per cent carbon content and only 5 per cent volatile matter is A. lignite coal B. anthracite coal C. bituminous coal. D. peat coal Answer optionb Marks: 1 224 All sources of water such as the oceans, lakes, rivers and underground water together constitute: A. Hydrosphere B. Atmosphere C. Lithosphere D. Biosphere. Answer optiona Marks: 1 Prospecting, exploration, development and exploitation are the four phases of 225 A. mining B. urbanization C. deforestation D. industrialization Answer optiona Marks: 1 226 Burning of biomass produces A. thermal energy B. bioenergy C. wind energy D. hydropower Answer optionb Marks: 1 227 Any material that can be transformed into more valuable and useful product or service is called A. resource B. mineral C. product D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 The constituents of producer gas are 228 A. water vapour and methane B. propane and carbon dioxide C. methane and nitrogen D. carbon monoxide and nitrogen Answer optiond Marks: 1 229 Which of the following items is not provided by natural forests? A. Fuelwood B. Honey C. Medicinal plants D. Monoculture Answer optiond Marks: 1 230 Which of the following statements is true with regard to deforestation? A. It adversely affects local communities B. It does not lead to global warming,since trees absorb carbon dioxide. C. It does not affect rainfall pattern. D. It does not lead to the loss of top soil. Answer optiona Marks: 1 231 Which of the following statements is true with regard to forest certification? A. It is carried out only by UN Forum on Forests. B. It is compulsory C. It enables the consumer to make responsible choices D. Both B and C Answer optiond Marks: 1 232 Which of the following statements is not true with regard to Joint Forest Management? A. It recognizes the important role of local communities in forest conservation. B. The local people are allowed controlled access to the forest areas. C. The local people are not permitted to harvest the resources, since the forest belongs to the government. D. The local people act as the guardians of the forest. Answer optionc Marks: 1 233 What did the word Chipko became famous for ? A. It is the name of the peoples\\\'s movement to save the forests in the Himalayas. B. It means \\\'hugging trees\\\'. C. It is a song of the hill communities. D. It happened only in Renni village. Answer optionb Marks: 1 234 Forest certification bodies are A. FSC B. PEFC C. UNFAO D. Both A and B Answer optiond Marks: 1 235 What does the case of Andaman Nicobar islands tell us? A. Massive deforestation through extraction of timber. B. Opening of forests through road building. C. Population pressures and problems of indigenous people. D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 236 What is true about the role of forest fire? A. The combustion frees the minerals locked up in the dry organic matter. B. Fire removes plant cover and exposes the soil C. It helps to control pathogens and harmful insects, D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 237 What should we do to save forests? A. Stop the destruction of Earth\'s forests B. Do not use the world\'s rich forest resources to improve life of poor people and for the benefit of forest dependent communities. C. Do not apply sustainable forest management approach. D. Plan for the use and protection of only forest and not whole landscape. Answer optiona Marks: 1 238 The Acronym WCED stands for A. World Chemical Energy Development B. Wild Commission on Environment Development C. World Commission for Empowerment and Development D. World Commission of Environment and Development Answer optiond Marks: 1 239 The Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the life quality of future generation is A. Environment Development B. Sustainable Development C. Environment Protection D. Environment Conservation Answer optionb Marks: 2 "to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, 240 and to have compassion for living creatures" this statement belongs to article A. 51A (g) B. 51A (h) C. 51-A D. 52-B Answer optiona Marks: 2 "Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life The State shall endeavor to protect and impro 241 environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country" is statement of which article in constitution of India? A. 48D B. 48C C. 48A D. 48B Answer optionc Marks: 2 242 Which of the following statements is not true with regard to communities in mining areas? A. They often lose their land and livelihoods. B. All of them get employed in the mines. C. They often do not have access to fresh water and sanitation. D. They are displaced from their land. Answer optionb Marks: 1 243 Figure in the question shows A. Rain water harvesting B. Rain water pumping C. Rain water irrigation D. Rain water disposal Answer optiona Marks: 2 244 Which of the following is not an advantage of Rain water harvesting? A. Reduced energy bill B. Reduced water bill C. Growth of Cities D. Ground water recharging Answer optionc Marks: 1 245 Which of the following statements is true with regard to organic farming? A. It uses chemical fertilizers. B. Overtime,it makes soil healthier. C. It uses chemical pesticides. D. It does not use animal or green manure. Answer optionb Marks: 1 246 Rain water harvesting will increase _____________ A. River water level B. Sea water level C. Ground water level D. Tank water level Answer optionc Marks: 1 247 The Brundtland Commission is related to A. Rainwater harvesting B. Environmental Impact Assessment C. Sustainable Development D. Renewable Energy Answer optionc Marks: 1 248 Solar Energy can be used to produce A. Heat B. Electricity C. Both A and B D. Water Answer optionc Marks: 2 249 Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the Green revolution? A. It increased crop yields. B. It needs fertilizers and pesticides. C. It requires decreasing inputs over time. D. It uses high yielding varieties of seeds. Answer optionc Marks: 1 250 Which of the following is not a problem related with land? A. Waterlogging B. Salinization C. Desertification D. Climate change Answer optiond Marks: 1 251 Identify Box type solar cooker from following A. B. C. D. Answer optiond Marks: 2 252 Which is the most important support for all plant growth and all life? A. Topsoil B. Fertilizer C. Farming D. Pesticide Answer optiona Marks: 1 253 Which of the following statements is not true with regard to GM crops? A. They could have greater resistance to pests. B. They are proven to be completely safe. C. They could resist draught or salinity. D. They could reduce the amount of fertilizers needed. Answer optionb Marks: 1 254 Dam makes water toxic A. True B. False C. Both A & B D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 255 The Roof top rainwater harvesting features which of the following activities? A. Collection of rain water falling on roof B. Storing of water on roof C. Purificaion of water on roof D. None of A, B and C Answer optiona Marks: 1 256 __________________ are the components of roof top rainwater harvesting. A. Roof, pipes , well B. Basement , pipes and filters C. Pipes, well, filter,tank D. Catchment, Transportation ,First flush , Filter Answer optiond Marks: 2 257 Sand and Gravel Filter is used to Purify A. Air B. Water C. Nitrogen D. Carbon dioxide Answer optionb Marks: 1 258 Recharge is the primary method through which water enters __________ A. Over head tank B. ground C. Distribution system D. Lake Answer optionb Marks: 1 259 The movement of water during hydrological process of recharge of ground water is from A. Surface to reservoir B. Underground to surface C. Surface to underground D. Underground to sea Answer optionc Marks: 1 260 Which of the following is not green energy? A. B. C. D. Answer optionb Marks: 1 261 Which of the following activities cause Ground water table is depletion? A. Check on wastage of water B. Prudent use of water C. Surface accumulation of water D. over pumping of ground water Answer optiond Marks: 1 262 Damanganga-Pinjal Link is a A. Dam B. Interlinking of rivers C. Hydro power plant D. Highway Answer optionb Marks: 1 263 Par-Tapi-Narmada Link Project is associated with following states A. Karnataka and Goa B. Maharashtra and Gujarat C. Maharashtra and Madhyapradesh D. Maharashtra and Chattisgad Answer optionb Marks: 1 264 The Indian states benefited by Ken – Betwa Link Project are A. Maharashtra & Gujarat B. West Bengal & Orissa C. Madyapradesh & Uttarpradesh D. Karnataka & Tamilnadu Answer optionc Marks: 1 265 The River interlink projects in India are managed by _____ A. National River Development Agency B. National Resource Development Agency C. National Water Development Agency D. National Environment Agency Answer optionc Marks: 1 266 ____________ Maintains the balance between social and economic development along with protection pf nature. A. Environment Development B. Sustainable Development C. Rainwater harvesting D. None of these Answer optionb Marks: 1 267 The Geographic feature that collects , stores and releases water is A. Wasteland B. Wetland C. Water divider D. Watershed Answer optiond Marks: 1 268 The Non Government Organizations A. Play a significant role in environmental protection B. Mainly work at the grassroot level C. Act as the eyes and ear of the government D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 269 Sunderlal Bahuguna was associated with A. Chipko Movement B. Plastic ban Movement C. Narmada Movement D. Ganga Movement Answer optiona Marks: 1 270 _________ is widely recognized study of environmental impact on developmental projects. A. Environmental Risk Assessment B. Environmental Impact statement C. Environmental Impact Assessment D. Environmental Management system Answer optionc Marks: 1 271 The rate of growth of population in developing countries is A. Equal to that of developed countries B. Greater than that of developed countries C. Smaller than that of developed countries D. All of A, B & C Answer optionc Marks: 1 272 Which of the following come under Family welfare programme? A. Family planning B. Welfare of children, women, Elderly and Divyang C. Both A and B D. None of A & B Answer optionc Marks: 1 273 The Acronym ORS in connection with human health stands for A. Online registration system B. Oral Re hydration Solution C. Oral Regulation system D. Occupational Requirement Survey Answer optionb Marks: 1 274 Telemedicine and weather forecasting are examples of A. Marketing strategy B. Use of radio sensing technology C. diversification of healthcare department D. application of IT in environment and healthcare Answer optiond Marks: 1 275 The Acronym UNEP stands for A. United nations environmental policy B. United nations environmental program C. United nations environmental protection D. None of these Answer optionb Marks: 1 276 The threat to global environmental balance is an outcome of A. Overuse of natural resources B. Increased Pllution C. Population explosion D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 1 277 One's own belief , principles , perceptions , feelings and behavior to judge what is right and wrong is called A. Morality B. perception C. life science D. value education Answer optiond Marks: 2 278 Which of the following is not a renewable resource A. Coal B. Wind power C. Geothermal D. Wave power Answer optiona Marks: 1 279 The main causes of deforestation are A. overgrazing and agriculture B. industry and other developmental projects C. timber extraction D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 1 280 Hydroelectricity can be produced by A. Constructing Hydel Project B. Establishing Wind mill C. Installing Solar panel D. Setting up thermal Power plant Answer optiona Marks: 1 281 Watershed protection and land erosion control can be achieved through A. growing forest B. constructing dam C. interlinking river D. hydro power plant Answer optiona Marks: 2 282 The source of Geothermal energy is A. Burning of coal B. Interior of the earth C. Sun D. Flowing water Answer optionb Marks: 1 283 All sources of water such as the oceans , lakes, rivers and ground water together constitute A. Hydrosphere of Earth B. Atmosphere of Earth C. Lithosphere of Earth D. Biosphere of Earth Answer optiona Marks: 1 284 Which of the following is an NGO? A. WHO B. WWF C. UNO D. UNESCO Answer optionb Marks: 1 285 The equitable use of resources is necessary for A. sustainable development B. better lifestyle for all C. to sustain natural wealth D. All of A , B & C Answer optiona Marks: 2 286 Environmental Impact Assessment EIA A. should be made compulsory for starting a developmental project B. should not be made compulsory for starting a developmental project C. should be done after completion of development project D. All of A , B & C Answer optiona Marks: 2 287 The control over air pollution in India is supported by which of the following Acts ? A. Forest act B. Police act C. Environmental Pollution control act D. wild life act Answer optionc Marks: 1 288 Which of the following is an a contribution from forest towards environment? A. They offer places for excursion B. they act as water sheds C. they prevent rainfall in mansoon D. They provide timber Answer optionb Marks: 1 289 Which of the following amendments paved way for the establishment of The Central Ground Water Authority? established A. Environment protection Act, 1988 B. Environment protection Act, 1987 C. Environment protection Act, 1996 D. Environment protection Act, 1986 Answer optiond Marks: 1 290 What is the function of a fuel reformer in a fuel cell? A. Enabling the fuel cell to use a hydrocarbon instead of hydrogen. B. Control of emissions from fuel cell. C. Cooling of fuel cell. D. Enabling the fuel cell to use water as a fuel. Answer optiona Marks: 1 291 Which of the following forms of land degradation is more prevalent in India? A. Desertification B. Soil erosion C. Landslide D. Soil subsidence Answer optionb Marks: 1 292 Which of the following is the most environmentally friendly agriculture? A. Use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. B. Use of insecticides and organic fertilizers. C. Use of organic fertilizers and alternate methods for insect control. D. Use of chemical fertilizers and alternate methods for insect control. Answer optionc Marks: 1 293 Which of the following measures is not a solution for improving the acceptability of dam projects? A. Avoid and minimize ecosystem impacts. B. Ensure that displaced and project affected people\'s livelihoods are improved. C. Conduct regular monitoring and periodic review. D. Construct a single large dam instead of a number of small dams. Answer optionb Marks: 1 294 What is the major characteristic of drought differentiating it from other natural calamities? A. Drought could cause life and property loss. B. Drought has both natural and social implications. C. Drought could recur in the same place. D. Without a well defined start nor end, drought is a slow process. Answer optiond Marks: 1 295 Which of the following is not an ideal solution for tackling water crisis? A. Drilling large number of deep bore wells B. Population growth control C. Water conservation in irrigation D. Water pollution control. Answer optiona Marks: 1 296 India has world\'s largest share of which of the following? A. Manganese B. Mica C. Copper D. Diamond Answer optionb Marks: 1 297 Which of the following is not viable protection against deforestation? A. Reduce the consumption of forest and related products. B. Boycott products of companies involved in deforestation. C. Privatization of forest land. D. Environmental education. Answer optionc Marks: 1 298 How does dams affect deforestation? A. Open up previously inaccessible forest to public. B. Submerges forest. C. Damages downstream ecosystems. D. All of the above. Answer optiond Marks: 1 299 The removal of carbon dioxide from earth\\\'s atmosphere and the provision of long term storage of carbon dioxide in the terrestri known as A. Carbon Sequestration B. Carbon dating C. Carbon fixing D. Photosyntheis. Answer optiona Marks: 1 \"The value of forests is often higher when it is left standing than it could be worth when it is harvested\".Which of the followi 300 most supportive of the above statements. A. Increase in timber value as time passes. B. Increase in wild life C. Increase in ecotourism. D. Increase in forest produce. Answer optionc Marks: 1 301 which of the following is not true about deforestation? A. Population explosion is one of the reasons for deforestation. B. Clearing of forest for agriculture causes deforestation C. Deforestation is taking place in developing countries. D. Cash crop economy of third world is a cause of deforestation Answer optionc Marks: 1 302 As per FAO definition the minimum percentage of depletion of tree crown cover, that can be considered as deforestation is A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% Answer optiona Marks: 1 303 Water could be the source of the world\'s next big conflicts. A. True B. False C. Partially true D. None of the above. Answer optiona Marks: 1 304 Environmental damages caused by mining last long after the mine has closed due to followng factors A. Impacts on health,destruction of forms of community subsistence and life. B. appropriation of the land belonging to the local communities. C. alteration of social relationships and social disintegration. D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 305 Forests transform __________ A. Degraded area B. Non-Degraded area C. Industrial area D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 306 Who have started reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. A. Russian and Europe. B. UK and Brazil C. United States and World Bank D. All of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 307 industries where solvents most likely used A. engineering B. Chemicals C. Footwear D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 308 What steps are carried out worldwide to stop deforestation? A. Educate citizens to use the forests in more sustainable way. B. To repair the damage that deforestation has done. C. To protect the forest land and vegetation cover D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 309 Lowest contribution for power station capacity in India is from A. Coal B. Gas C. Hydroelectric projects D. Diesel Answer optiond Marks: 1 310 Non-renewable resources include A. Coal B. Oil C. Natural gas D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 311 A popular form of ecotourism is A. Bird watching B. Mountaineering C. Trekking D. Fishing Answer optiona Marks: 1 312 Fluoride in the atmosphere is contributed by A. Burning coal B. Steel industries C. Brick-making D. All of these Answer optiond Marks: 1 313 Radiation that people are exposed to are measured by A. Richter B. Pounds C. Rad D. All of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 314 Common heavy metals that pollute soil and water include A. Cadmium B. Lead C. Mercury D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 315 Large scale depletion of ground water is caused by A. Deep wells B. River C. Agriculture D. None of these Answer optiona Marks: 1 316 Global atmospheric temperatures are likely to be increased due to: A. Burning of fossil fuel B. Water pollution C. Soil erosion D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 317 Which of the following is not a solution of global warming? A. Reducing fossil fuel consumption B. Planting more trees C. Deforestation D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 318 Which important greenhouse gas other than methane is being provided from the agricultural fields? A. SO B. Nitrous oxide C. Ammonia D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 319 Ozone layer is present in: A. Troposphere B. Mesosphere (c) C. Stratosphere (d) D. Thermosphere Answer optionc Marks: 1 320 Which of the following gases contributes maximum to the ‘Greenhouse effect on earth? A. Carbon dioxide B. Methane C. Chlorofluorocarbons (d) D. Freon Answer optiona Marks: 1 321 Increasing skin cancer and high mutation rate are the result of: A. Ozone depletion B. Acid rain C. CO pollution D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 Which of the following statements about ozone is true? 322 A. Ozone is a major constituent of photochemical smog B. Ozone is highly reactive (c) C. Ozone protects us from the harmful UV radiation of sun D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 323 Agricultural activity such as tilling, harvesting, heating and ventilation are direct consumes of: A. Energy B. Air C. Sun D. Heat Answer optiona Marks: 1 324 Housing affects: A. Neighbourhood B. Energy consumption C. Water consumption D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 325 Production, transformation and use of energy are the major problems of: A. Industrial activity B. Rain Water Harvesting C. Global warming D. Acid rain Answer optiona Marks: 1 326 Extraction of mineral and metal form the earth is: A. Agriculture B. Transportation C. Mining D. Sustainable development Answer optionc Marks: 1 327 ‘Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own need’ is given by: A. Brundtland B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Maathai D. Sunderlal Bahugana Answer optiona Marks: 1 328 The problems for criticism about large dams are that they A. Displace large number of peasants and trebles without proper rehabilitation B. Swallow up huge amounts of public money without the generation of proportionate benefits C. Contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 329 The following are stakeholders of forests which one of these causes the maximum damage to forest? A. People who live in or around the forest B. The industrialists C. The wildlife and native enthusiasts D. The forest department of the government Answer optionb Marks: 1 330 Chipko Andolan is concerned with A. Conservation of natural resources B. Development of new breeds of forest plants (c) C. Zoological survey of India (d) D. Forest conservation. Answer optiond Marks: 1 331 Which energy of water is used to produce hydroelectricity? A. Potential energy B. Kinetic energy C. Both (a) and (b) D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 332 The Chipko movement started from: A. Alakananda Valley B. Arborio forest C. Khejrali village D. None of the above Answer optiona Marks: 1 333 The concept of sustainable development encourages A. Form of growth that meets current basic needs B. Preservation of the resources for the need of future generation C. A change in all respects of life D. Growth to meet current needs, preservation for the needs of future and change in all respects of life Answer optiond Marks: 1 334 When we consider the conservation of forests, we need to look at the A. People who are humanists and conscious about human rights (b) B. Industrialists who use the various forests produce C. The people who live in or around forests D. The forest department of the Government, the industrialists and the people who live in or around forests Answer optiond Marks: 1 Water harvesting is an age-old concept in India. Various methods are used in different regions of India. Khadins water harvesting 335 in A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh Answer optiona Marks: 1 336 When combustion of coal takes place in insufficient air (oxygen) which gas is formed,instead of carbon dioxide A. Sulphur dioxide B. Nitrous oxide C. Carbon monoxide D. Nitrogen peroxide Answer optionc Marks: 1 Wind is beneficial resource of energy as it doesn\\\'t cause 337 A. Pollution B. Echo C. Noise D. Sound Answer optiona Marks: 1 338 countries re known for hot springs A. New Zealand B. Ice land C. Germany D. Both a and b Answer optiond Marks: 1 339 Fossils fuel is an important source of energy for A. Transport B. Homes C. Industries D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 340 When animals and plants are rotten in absence of air, then they produce a gas called A. oxygen B. carbon dioxide C. biogas D. methane Answer optionc Marks: 1 341 Black painted panels which are hanged at roofs to trap heat and energy from sun, are A. Solar cells B. Solar heater C. Solar furnace D. Solar battery Answer optionb Marks: 1 342 Plants material and waste from living things are regarded as A. fossils fuel B. bio mass C. coal D. crude Answer optionb Marks: 1 343 Bio gas is a renewable source of A. energy B. heat C. light D. fossil Answer optiona Marks: 1 344 Trapped heat inside earth is known as A. thermal energy B. geothermal energy C. heat energy D. D. volcano Answer optionb Marks: 1 345 Thousands of mirrors or curved metals are used to focus solar energy to make it very hot, in A. solar cells B. solar heater C. solar furnace D. solar battery Answer optionc Marks: 1 346 The management of natural resources should take into account A. A long term perspective B. Environmental pollution C. Their equitable distribution D. (a), (b), (c) and safe disposal of wastes Answer optiond Marks: 1 347 Amirata Devi Bishnoi scarified her life for the protection of A. Sal trees B. Pine trees C. khejri trees D. Alpine meadows Answer optionc Marks: 1 348 In which region of India bundhis are used for water harvesting? A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh and Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh Answer optiond Marks: 1 349 To preserve resources for future, we have to A. look for more B. consume more of them C. save them D. use them more frequently Answer optionc Marks: 1 Most natural resources we consume at our homes or in our cars are 350 A. renewable B. nonrenewable C. infinite D. free Answer optionb Marks: 1 For travelling short distances, best way to conserve natural resources is 351 A. by driving B. by flying C. by taking lift D. by cycling Answer optiond Marks: 1 352 The way we consume the renewable resources, it affects their A. power B. efficiency C. availability D. cost Answer optionc Marks: 1 Energy we use to heat our homes, drive our cars and run our computers comes from 353 A. Artificial Resources B. Natural Resources C. Renewable Resources D. Nonrenewable Resources Answer optiond Marks: 1 The primary composition of coal is _______________ 354 A. Carbon B. Oxygen C. Hydrogen D. Nitrogen Answer optiona Marks: 1 Which of the following nonrenewable energy is not classified under a fossil fuel? 355 A. Nuclear B. Petroleum C. Oil D. Natural gas Answer optiona Marks: 1 356 The major non-renewable energy usage in India is___________ A. Coal B. Petroleum and other liquids C. d) Nuclear D. Natural gas Answer optiona Marks: 1 357 Which gas is likely to be reduced in the atmosphere by deforestation? A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Sulphur dioxide Answer optionb Marks: 1 358 Which Ministry is mainly responsible for refining, distribution, import, export of petroleum products and natural gas in India? A. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas B. Ministry of Fossil Fuel C. Ministry of Non-Renewable Energy D. Ministry of Oil Answer optiona Marks: 1 359 The most abundantly available fossil fuel in India is _____________ A. Coal B. Natural Gas C. Petroleum D. Oil Answer optiona Marks: 1 360 Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board for Terra Power Company is associated in which of the following non-renewable resources? A. Earth minerals B. Fossil fuels C. Nuclear energy D. Metal ores Answer optionc Marks: 1 How many Nuclear power stations are there in India? 361 A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 Answer optionc Marks: 1 362 Which of the following is not an environment act? A. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. B. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), 1974. C. Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. D. Energy Conservation Act 2001 Answer optiond Marks: 1 363 Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came in existence in A. 1980 B. 1981 C. 1982 D. 1983 Answer optionb Marks: 1 364 Which of the following is a power of the State Pollution Control Board Under the Air Pollution Control and Prevention Act A. To conduct surveys of Industry B. To check production of industry C. To inspect areas covered under air pollution control at regular intervals or whenever necessary D. All of these Answer optionc Marks: 1 365 The main objectives of the Air Pollution Control Act A. To provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution B. To provide for the establishment of central and State Boards with a view to implement the Act C. To confer on the Boards the powers to implement the provisions of the Act and assign to the Boards functions relating to pollution D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 366 Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came in existence in A. 1974 B. 1975 C. 1976 D. 1977 Answer optiona Marks: 1 367 Water Pollution Control Act has provision for CPCB to A. advise the Central Government on any matter concerning the prevention and control of water pollution B. co-ordinate the activities of the State Boards and resolve disputes among them C. plan and execute a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control or abatement of water pollution D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 368 Water Pollution Cess Act came in existence in A. 1976 B. 1977 C. 1978 D. 1979 Answer optionb Marks: 1 369 Which of the following Acts has the provision of levying Cess on water consumption by Industries and local authorities in India( A. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. B. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), 1974. C. Water Act D. Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 Answer optiond Marks: 1 370 Which of the following is a function of the Central Board? A. Co-ordinate the activities of the State Board and resolve disputes among them B. Plan and organise training of persons engaged in programme on the prevention, control or abatement of water and air pollution C. Disseminate information in respect of matters relating to water and air pollution and their prevention and control D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 Who among the following are entitled to develop the Manuals, codes and guidelines relating to treatment and disposal of sewage and 371 effluents as well as for stack gas cleaning devices, stacks and ducts. A. State government B. CPCB C. State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) D. Local Authorities Answer optionb Marks: 1 372 Which of the following is a Function of the State pollution Control Boards? A. Advising the State Government regarding water pollution control or location of industries B. Conducting and encouraging investigations and research relating to different aspects of water pollution C. Inspecting trade effluents and waste water treatment plants D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 373 Environment Protection Act,1986 came into existence in wake of _________ tragedy. A. Bhopal B. Shimla C. Mumbai D. Bangalore Answer optiona Marks: 1 374 Objectives of Environment Protection Act 1986 are A. To implement the decisions made at the UN Conference on Human Environment held at Stockholm in June, 1972. B. To co-ordinate activities of the various regulatory agencies under the existing laws C. To provide for the creation of an authority or authorities for environmental protection D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 375 The figure stands for the logo of which of the following organizations? A. MPCB B. CPCB C. WWF D. Green Tribunal Answer optionb Marks: 1 376 The Environment (Protection) Act was last amended in _________ A. 1991 B. 1992 C. 2001 D. 2002 Answer optiona Marks: 1 377 The cess collected in Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act with a view to A. to donate for environment work B. to pay tax to goverment C. to pay tax to state government D. augment the resources of the Central Board and the State Boards Answer optiond Marks: 2 378 Punishment for industry polluting environment comes under A. Biological Diversity Act 2002 B. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. C. Noise control act D. Energy Conservation Act 2001 Answer optionb Marks: 2 379 Which of the following Act addresses the Conservation of biological resources. A. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers\' Rights Act of 2001. B. Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. C. Biological Diversity Act D. None of these Answer optionc Marks: 1 380 Endangered species of animals like Royal Bengal Tiger is protected under A. Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. B. Biological Diversity Act C. Environment protection Act, 1996 D. Animal Protection Act Answer optiona Marks: 2 381 Water cycle is getting disturbed due to A. Global warming B. Pollution C. Deforestation D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 1 382 Biological diversity is declining day by day due to A. Hunting B. Smuggling of animals C. Deforestation D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 2 383 Construction of which of the following structures is forbidden in Green belt area? A. Building B. Dam C. Factories D. All those in A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 1 384 Green belts in and around urban and industrial areas are important to the _______________ of given region. A. Biological heath B. Ecological health C. Human health D. Economical health Answer optionb Marks: 1 385 Which of the following activities are treated as development of Green belt? A. Farming land B. Planting trees C. Cultivation of green algee D. Cultivation of green grass Answer optionb Marks: 1 386 Select the correct statement from the following A. Renewable energy can not be renewed again and again B. Renewable energy can be renewed again and again C. Renewable energy emits pollutants D. Renewable energy is detrimental to environment Answer optionb Marks: 1 387 Information technology can be used to forecast weather using A. Computer based modelling B. Green belt development C. Cloud seeding D. Protected farming Answer optiona Marks: 1 388 Which of the following is an informal mode of education? A. Adult literacy Programme B. Awareness camps C. Community based forums D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 1 389 Which is the year in which, National Green Tribunal came in to existence through an Act of Parliament? A. 1981 B. 2010 C. 1996 D. 2013 Answer optionb Marks: 1 390 Which of the following is a woman welfare program A. establishment of self reliant women self help group B. conducting workshop for mother and child care C. conducting medical awareness camp on heath aspect of women D. All of A , B & C Answer optiond Marks: 1 391 Environmental morality is an indicator of A. Environmental Awareness B. Environmental Ethics C. Environmental Impact D. Community Health Answer optionb Marks: 1 392 RSPM stands for A. Readily suspended particulate matter B. Regular suspended particulate matter C. Respirable suspended particulate matter D. Regular Supply Particle Matter Answer optionc Marks: 1 393 SPM stands or A. selected particulate matter B. suspended particulate matter C. surrounded particulate matter D. Settled Particulate matter Answer optionb Marks: 1 394 The diameter of PM 10 is A. Less than 10 milimetre B. less than 10 micrometre C. Equal to or greater than 10 micrometre D. Less than 10 Nanometer Answer optionb Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Sulphur Dioxide in industrial area should be within _________ 395 gram/cubic metre. A. 50 B. 100 C. 150 D. 200 Answer optiona Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide in industrial area should be within ________ 396 gram/cubic metre. A. 20 B. 40 C. 100 D. None of these Answer optionb Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Particulate Matter (size less than 10 micro gram) in industria 397 be within __________micro gram/cubic metre. A. 60 B. 10 C. 5 D. 1 Answer optiona Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 micro gram) in industri 398 be within __________ micro gram/cubic metre. A. 20 B. 40 C. 100 D. 120 Answer optionb Marks: 1 399 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of lead in industrial area should be within __________ micro gra A. 0.2 B. 0.1 C. 0.3 D. 0.5 Answer optiond Marks: 1 400 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of CO in industrial area should be within __________ mg/cubic me A. 1 B. 3 C. 2 D. 5 Answer optionc Marks: 1 401 The permissible limit on concentration of ammonia in ambient air for industrial area is __________ micro gram/cubic metre. A. 10 B. 1000 C. 1 D. 100 Answer optiond Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of benzene in industrial area should be within __________ micro 402 metre. A. 5 B. 50 C. 0.5 D. 500 Answer optiona Marks: 1 403 Biotic component of biosphere is not constituted by.... A. Producer B. consumer C. decomposer D. air Answer optiond Marks: 1 404 If the consumption rate is higher than the replenish rate......starts A. Depletion B. Motion C. Work D. Only B and C Answer optiona Marks: 1 405 Which is false about biosphere? A. It is the global sum of all ecosystems B. It has evolved at least some 3.5 billion years ago C. It does not contain microbes D. It can also be called the zone of life on earth Answer optionc Marks: 1 406 1. Over Population is problem in India. 2. Over population is not a example of Pollution. A. Both are correct B. Both are wrong C. 1 is correct 2 is wrong D. 2 is correct 1 is wrong. Answer optionc Marks: 2 407 Green house effect leading to the warming up of the earth and atomsphere is due to.... A. Infrared reaching to the earth B. UV rays reaching to the earth C. Due to increase in CO2 level D. Depletion of ozone layer of atomsphere Answer optionc Marks: 1 408 The Environmental cause for increase in skin cancer, cateract in eyes & mutation is A. acid rain B. global warming C. Nuclear waste D. ozone depletion Answer optiond Marks: 1 409 Acid rain on earth results in A. increase PH of Soil B. decrease PH of Soil C. no effect on PH of soil D. increases fertility of soil Answer optionb Marks: 1 410 Which of these is not radioactive waste. A. Gold B. Silver C. Magnesium D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 411 Which of the following is causing nuclear waste A. Aluminum B. Magnesium C. Uranium D. Calcium Answer optionc Marks: 1 412 Bhopal tragedy was example of - A. Nuclear accident B. Gas leak C. Earthquake D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 413 From the following which are major air pollutants which have made the problem of air pollution very serious. A. Carbon Compounds B. Sulphur Compounds C. Nitrogen oxides & fluorides D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 414 Which of these causes the sea level Change over flooding due to process of melting of snow. A. Global Warming B. Ozone layer depletion C. Both A and B D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 415 Soil degradation means the _____ loss of soil. A. Qualitative B. Quantitative C. Both D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 416 The suspended particulate matter causes ___________ pollution. A. Water B. Air C. Sound D. None of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 417 The suspended particulate matter is released into air by ______. A. Automotive Vehicles B. Stone crusher C. Sugar Industry D. All of the above Answer optiond Marks: 1 418 Sprinkling water can help To reduce the ______ pollution in the mining area. A. Water B. Air C. Sound D. All of the above Answer optionb Marks: 1 419 Which is not the advantage of recycling? A. Reduces consumption of fresh raw material B. Reduces air pollution C. Lowers green house effect D. Increases heat Answer optiond Marks: 1 420 Rise in temperature makes____. A. Melting of snow B. Increases sea level C. Both A and B D. None of the above Answer optionc Marks: 1 421 Which is the odd from the following? A. Global warming reduce the water level in ground B. Global warming reduce the yield of crop C. Global warming will affect the ecological cycle D. Global warming will help in increase of forest area Answer optiond Marks: 2 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Sulphur Dioxide in ecologically sensitive area should be withi 422 micro gram/cubic metre. A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50 Answer optiona Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide in ecologically sensitive area should be with 423 micro gram/ cubic metre. A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50 Answer optionb Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Particulate Matter (size less than 10 micro gram) in ecologica 424 area should be within __________ micro gram/cubic metre. A. 100 B. 40 C. 60 D. 120 Answer optionc Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 micro gram) in ecologic 425 area should be within __________ micro gram/cubic metre. A. 100 B. 40 C. 20 D. 120 Answer optionb Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of lead in ecologically sensitive area should be within _________ 426 gram/cubic metre. A. 0.5 B. 1.5 C. 2.5 D. 2 Answer optiona Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of CO in ecologically sensitive area should be within __________ 427. A. 0.5 B. 0.6 C. 1.5 D. 2 Answer optiond Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards of India, the concentration of ammonia in ecologically sensitive area should be with 428 micro gram/cubic metre. A. 50 B. 80 C. 100 D. 120 Answer optionc Marks: 1 429 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of arsenic in Residential area should be within __________ nano metre. A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 D. 8 Answer optionb Marks: 1 As per national ambient air quality standards, the concentration of nickel in ecologically sensitive area should be within _______ 430 gram/cubic metre. A. 20 B. 40 C. 60 D. 80 Answer optiona Marks: 1 431 Dissolved oxygen content in drinking water should be more than_____ mg/lit A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10 Answer optionc Marks: 1 432 Waste from hospital is called as A. Hospital waste B. Medical waste C. hazardous waste D. Biomedical waste Answer optionb Marks: 1 433 Missing component in figure is A. Ecology B. Biodiversity C. Environment D. Hydrology Answer optionc Marks: 2 434 Renewable energy is part of_____________ developmen