Environment Mock Quiz - 12

This quiz contains questions from the following topics of Environment IGNOU book.

C15: Biodiversity Conservation
C16: Conservation of other Natural Resources
C17: Conservation of Soil and Land
C18: Water and Energy Conservation
C19: Concept of Sustainable Development
C20: Modern Agriculture
C21: Concept of Sustainable Agriculture
C22: Cleaner Technologies
C23: Environmental Legislation
C24: Environmental Impact Assessment

Environment

What is the role of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) in India?

A) To oversee wildlife sanctuaries

B) To regulate international trade in endangered species

C) To manage national parks

D) To implement the Biological Diversity Act

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Environment

The concept of Biosphere Reserves consists of how many zones?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

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Environment

Which type of renewable resource can become non-renewable if not managed properly?

A) Solar energy

B) Wind energy

C) Soil

D) Tidal energy

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Environment

Which among the following is a conditionally renewable resource?

A) Minerals

B) Fossil fuels

C) Soil

D) Coal

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Environment

Which agricultural practice contributes to soil erosion?

A) Use of green manure

B) Crop rotation

C) Monoculture

D) Biological pest control

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Environment

What is the impact of waterlogging on soil?

A) Increases soil fertility

B) Improves soil structure

C) Reduces aeration in soil

D) Enhances microbial activity

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Environment

What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to in the context of sustainable development?

A) The ability of transport systems to handle goods

B) The maximum population size an environment can sustain

C) The capacity of industries to produce goods

D) The ability of a society to bear economic burdens

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Environment

Which of the following is not a conventional source of energy?

A) Solar energy

B) Coal

C) Petroleum

D) Natural gas

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Environment

How does poverty contribute to environmental degradation?

A) By promoting sustainable agricultural practices

B) By increasing reliance on renewable resources

C) By leading to overexploitation of natural resources for survival

D) By encouraging government-regulated resource use

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10.

Environment

Which of the following best defines 'sustainable development'?

A) Development that focuses only on current needs, ignoring future implications

B) Development that seeks to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs

C) Development that prioritizes economic growth over environmental concerns

D) Development that halts industrial progress for environmental protection

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11.

Environment

What was the significant impact of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug's work in agriculture?

A) He initiated organic farming

B) He played a pivotal role in the development of the Green Revolution

C) He invented biofertilizers

D) He discovered the structure of DNA

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12.

Environment

What is the main advantage of cultivating disease-resistant seed varieties?

A) They require less water

B) They grow faster than conventional varieties

C) They reduce the need for pesticides

D) They increase the nutritional value of the crop

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13.

Environment

Which of the following is a key characteristic of sustainable agriculture?

a) High energy consumption

b) Least toxic practices

c) Single crop focus

d) Maximum use of inorganic fertilizers

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14.

Environment

The role of Rhizobium in agriculture is primarily to:

a) Control pests

b) Fix atmospheric nitrogen

c) Enhance phosphorus availability

d) Increase soil water retention

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15.

Environment

What is the primary purpose of life cycle assessment (LCA)?

A) To assess the environmental impacts of products throughout their life cycle

B) To maximize the use of non-renewable resources

C) To promote the use of harmful substances in products

D) To focus solely on the production phase of products

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16.

Environment

What is the main goal of cleaner technology in industries?

A) To maximize profit ignoring environmental concerns

B) To use technology that minimizes environmental pollution and waste

C) To focus only on product quality irrespective of waste production

D) To increase resource consumption

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17.

Environment

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was unveiled at which significant event?

A) The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, 1992

B) The Paris Climate Conference, 2015

C) The Kyoto Conference, 1997

D) The Stockholm Conference, 1972

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18.

Environment

What is the purpose of 'Mitigation Measures' in an EIA?

A. To Enhance Project Profitability

B. To Reduce Adverse Environmental Impacts

C. To Increase Industrial Output

D. To Promote Urban Development

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19.

Environment

Which one of these is a legal requirement for certain projects in India as per EIA regulations?

A. Profit Margin Analysis

B. Environmental Clearance

C. Employee Welfare Report

D. Industrial Competitiveness Study

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20.

Environment

What is the focus of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981?

A) Controlling deforestation

B) Protecting wildlife species

C) Improving air quality and controlling air pollution

D) Preventing soil erosion

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Time’s up

Environment Mock Quiz – 12