Environment Mock Quiz - 5

This quiz contains questions from the following topics of Environment IGNOU book.
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
C25: Environment Related Institutions and Organisations

Environment

Which of the following is not a characteristic of non-metallic minerals?

A) High melting point

B) Lustrous

C) Used as a raw material in industries

D) Includes minerals like gypsum and mica

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Environment

What is the main advantage of biomining?

A) Faster extraction of minerals

B) Higher quality of minerals

C) Environmentally friendly extraction

D) Cheaper labor costs

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Environment

Which of these is a consequence of soil erosion?

A) Increased soil fertility

B) Improved soil structure

C) Loss of topsoil

D) Enhanced water retention

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Environment

What does the term 'land degradation' primarily refer to?

A) Urban expansion

B) Decrease in land fertility

C) Population growth

D) Technological advancement

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Environment

The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) in India is primarily aimed at:

A) Encouraging recreational activities in rivers

B) Promoting inland water transport

C) Conserving aquatic biodiversity

D) Reducing river pollution

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Environment

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh and usable for living organisms?

A) Less than 1%

B) About 25%

C) Nearly 50%

D) Over 75%

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Environment

Sustainable development primarily aims to:

A) Increase economic growth at all costs

B) Balance environmental protection with economic growth

C) Focus solely on conservation of natural resources

D) Prioritize industrial development over environmental concerns

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Environment

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'enoughness' as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi?

A) Economic prosperity for all

B) Minimalistic living and avoidance of consumerism

C) Equal distribution of resources

D) Focus on spiritual growth over material wealth

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Environment

In the context of the Green Revolution in India, who was responsible for the development of the high yielding wheat variety ‘Sharbati Sonara’?

A) Prof. Norman E. Borlaug

B) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

C) William Gaud

D) Dr. V. Kurien

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10.

Environment

Who first used the term “Green Revolution” to describe the increase in agricultural yields?

A) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

B) Prof. Norman E. Borlaug

C) William Gaud

D) Dr. V. Kurien

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11.

Environment

Which of the following is not a method of sustainable agriculture?

a) Polyculture

b) Chemical fertilization

c) Crop rotation

d) Mixed cropping

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12.

Environment

Biofertilizers are primarily used in agriculture to:

a) Increase crop yield

b) Replace chemical fertilizers

c) Improve soil structure

d) All of the above

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13.

Environment

What is the primary aim of waste management?

A) To produce more waste

B) To maximize resource consumption

C) To manage waste after it's produced

D) To reduce waste production

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14.

Environment

Which of the following is an example of cleaner technology?

A) Increasing use of petrol in vehicles

B) Use of CNG in automobiles

C) Using non-biodegradable materials

D) Maximizing industrial emissions

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15.

Environment

Which convention is associated with the conservation and wise use of wetland habitats internationally?

A) Kyoto Protocol

B) Ramsar Convention

C) Montreal Protocol

D) Stockholm Convention

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16.

Environment

What does the Montreal Protocol aim to reduce and eventually eliminate?

A) Carbon dioxide emissions

B) Deforestation

C) Man-made ozone-depleting substances

D) Use of fossil fuels

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17.

Environment

Which of the following is a key component of the EIA process?

A. Financial Auditing

B. Public Hearing

C. Market Expansion

D. Product Marketing

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18.

Environment

When was EIA first introduced in India?

A. 1990

B. 1980

C. 1978

D. 1985

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19.

Environment

What is the primary function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

A) Wildlife Conservation

B) Pollution Control

C) Forest Conservation

D) Climate Change Mitigation

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20.

Environment

UNEP was established in response to which major event?

A) The Rio Summit

B) The Kyoto Protocol

C) The Stockholm Conference

D) The Paris Agreement

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Environment Mock Quiz – 5