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This quiz contains questions from the following topics of Environment IGNOU book.
C4: Principles of Ecology C5: Ecosystem C6: Natural Ecosystem C7: Human Modified Ecosystems C8: Human Societies C9: Deforestation C10: Environmental Pollution C11: Environment and Health C12: Disasters and their management C13: National Environmental Issues
1. Commercial exploitation of species.2. Habitat destruction.3. Pollution.4. Introduction of exotic species.Which of these factors contribute to biodiversity loss?
1. Shifting cultivation.2. Demand for timber.3. Overgrazing.4. Mining operations.Which of these factors contribute to deforestation?
1. Deforestation.2. Increased industrial activities.3. Use of renewable energy sources.4. Burning of fossil fuels.Which of these factors contribute to global warming?
1. Agricultural runoff.2. Industrial effluents.3. Natural soil erosion.4. Domestic sewage.Which of these factors contribute to water pollution?
1. Emissions from industrial plants.2. Use of renewable energy sources.3. Vehicle exhaust.4. Deforestation.Which of these factors contribute to air pollution?
1. Discharge of untreated sewage into water bodies.2. Use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture.3. Industrial effluent discharge.4. Planting trees along riverbanks.Which of these factors contribute to water pollution?
1. Public awareness and education.2. Regular maintenance of infrastructure.3. Ignoring early warning systems.4. Community-level participation and training.Which of these factors contribute to effective disaster management?
1. Deforestation.2. Urbanization.3. Industrialization.4. Afforestation.Which of these factors contribute to the occurrence of natural disasters?
1. Pollution.2. Sustainable agriculture.3. Habitat destruction.4. Overexploitation of resources.Which of these factors contribute to the loss of biodiversity?
1. Deforestation.2. Use of renewable energy sources.3. Emission of greenhouse gases from industrial activities.4. Increased vehicular traffic.Which of these factors contribute to climate change?
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