Environment Mock Quiz - 17

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
C23: Environmental Legislation
C24: Environmental Impact Assessment

Environment

What is the main purpose of ex-situ conservation?

A) To protect species within their natural habitats

B) To conserve species outside their natural habitats

C) To conduct research on endangered species

D) To regulate international trade in endangered species

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Environment

The Wildlife Protection Act of India was enacted in which year?

A) 1972

B) 1986

C) 2000

D) 2002

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Environment

Which gas is primarily found in natural gas?

A) Carbon dioxide

B) Nitrogen

C) Methane

D) Oxygen

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Environment

What is the main cause of decreasing biodiversity?

A) Urbanization

B) Habitat destruction

C) Agricultural development

D) Technological advancements

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Environment

Which factor does not contribute to land degradation?

A) Deforestation

B) Afforestation

C) Overuse of agrochemicals

D) Overgrazing

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Environment

What is the result of excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers?

A) Soil aeration

B) Eutrophication in water bodies

C) Increased microbial activity

D) Enhanced soil structure

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Environment

In the context of energy conservation, what is the significance of CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs)?

A) They use more energy but last longer

B) They contain high levels of toxic substances

C) They use less electricity than traditional bulbs

D) They are mainly used for industrial purposes

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Environment

What does the term 'biofuel' refer to?

A) Fossil fuels extracted from biological sources

B) Fuels derived from living organisms or their by-products

C) Energy generated through biological processes

D) Non-renewable energy sources

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Environment

What does environmental degradation mean?

A) The natural evolution of the environment

B) The improvement of environmental quality

C) The depletion or destruction of potentially renewable resources

D) The conservation of biodiversity

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10.

Environment

What is the role of biodiversity in sustaining the ecosystem?

A) It has no significant impact

B) It enhances the aesthetic value of the ecosystem

C) It is crucial for the stability and functioning of ecosystems

D) It only affects the food chain

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11.

Environment

What is the primary goal of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

A) To eliminate the use of chemical pesticides

B) To increase crop yield through extensive pesticide use

C) To manage pest populations in an environmentally sustainable way

D) To focus solely on the use of biological control agents

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12.

Environment

What is the primary environmental concern associated with the excessive use of plastic in agriculture?

A) Soil erosion

B) Loss of crop diversity

C) Soil and water pollution

D) Increased carbon dioxide emissions

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13.

Environment

What is a primary concern regarding GM crops?

a) They are always less nutritious

b) They may pose risks to human health and environment

c) They are less productive

d) They require more water

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14.

Environment

Biotechnology in agriculture is used to:

a) Decrease crop yield

b) Produce genetically modified crops

c) Reduce the nutritional quality of crops

d) Increase reliance on chemical pesticides

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15.

Environment

How does bioremediation contribute to waste management?

A) By increasing the amount of hazardous waste

B) By using living organisms to neutralize or remove pollutants

C) By promoting the use of chemical pollutants

D) By focusing only on industrial emissions

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16.

Environment

The Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 in India was enacted in response to which tragic incident?

A) Uttarakhand Floods

B) Bhopal Gas Tragedy

C) Chennai Floods

D) Odisha Cyclone

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17.

Environment

What was the main objective of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 in India?

A) To regulate wildlife protection

B) To prevent and control water pollution

C) To promote forest conservation

D) To control air pollution

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18.

Environment

What is the focus of 'Post-Product Monitoring' in EIA?

A. Monitoring Project Finances

B. Tracking Environmental Impacts After Project Completion

C. Supervising Product Sales

D. Assessing Employee Performance

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19.

Environment

What is the role of public participation in the EIA process?

A. To provide financial support

B. To offer technical expertise

C. To express concerns and opinions

D. To promote the project

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20.

Environment

Question: What is the main intent of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

A) To promote biotechnology research in India

B) To regulate the commercial exploitation of natural resources

C) To protect India’s biodiversity against biopiracy and ensure equitable benefit sharing

D) To solely preserve endangered species

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Time’s up

Environment Mock Quiz – 17