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This quiz contains questions from the following topics of the Environment IGNOU book.
C1: Origin of Earth and Evolution of the Environment C2: Environment and Human Society C3: Degradation of Natural Environment C5: Ecosystem C6: Natural Ecosystem C19: Concept of Sustainable Development C22: Cleaner Technologies C23: Environmental Legislation C24: Environmental Impact Assessment C25:Â Environment Related Institutions and Organisations
1. Light2. Bacteria3. Temperature4. Fungi
Statement 1: Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to sustain life.Statement 2: The Earth’s atmosphere was initially reducing and had no free oxygen.Statement 3: The primitive atmosphere of Earth was rich in nitrogen and oxygen.
Statement 2: The discovery of metals led humans out of the Stone Age.Statement 3: Iron was the first metal discovered and used by humans.
1. Irrigation of agricultural crops2. Building construction3. Culturing of fish and aquatic plants4. Generating electricity
Statement 2: Urban areas typically have a lower ecological footprint than rural areas.Statement 3: Urbanization can lead to the loss of natural habitats.
1. Deforestation2. Using renewable energy sources3. Overgrazing4. Sustainable farming
Statement 1: In a biological community, interspecific interactions are more intense than intraspecific interactions.Statement 2: Amensalism is a type of interspecific interaction where both species are harmed.
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