Environmental studies (MCQ):
Part -2/4
पर्यावरण शास्त्र - भाग 2
Multiple choice questions (MCQ):
Q 101. The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 was amended in...
(a) 1992
(b) 1996
(c) 2000
(d) 2002
Ans:(d)
Q 102. To protect Wildlife we must reuse the.....
(a) Plastics
(b) Papers
(c) Soil
(d) Forests
Ans:(b)
Q 103. Forest is a source of -
(a) Pollution
(b) Recreation
(c) Protection
(d) Conservation
Ans:(b)
Q 104. The basic social problems with the Forest conservation Act are-
(a) Social forestry and culture
(b) Joint forest management policy and economy
(c) Resettlement of affected people and development of local inhabitants
(d) Amalgamation of tribal and non-tribalcultures
Ans:(c)
Q 105. Enforcement of environmental legislation aims to restore -
(a) The community harmony and diversity (b) The environmental situation to its prior state
(c) The fair competition
(d) The credibility of the legislative apparatus
Ans: (b)
Q 106. To get effective results in respect to enforcement of environmental legislation public should act as -
(a) Nature lovers
(b) Watch dog
(c) Monitoring agents
(d) Driving force
Ans:(b)
Q 107.EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) studies need...
(a) Primary environmental data
(b) Secondary environmental data
(c) Both primary and secondary environmental data
(d) Only quality data
Ans:(c)
Q 108. New projects are called 'green field projects' where- -
(a) No development has been done
(b) Development is in progress
(c) Vegetations are maintained carefully
(d) Environmental conditions are favourable to run the project
Ans:(a)
Q 109. Narmada Bacho Andalon is an example of fight for the -
(a) Environmental right
(b) Right of people
(c) Environmental justice
(d) Human right
Ans:(b)
Q 110. April 7 is the World Health Day, because on this day ..
(a) Many people died due to ill health
(b) World Health Organization came into existence
(c) The global health programme was initiated
(d) The First World Health Conference was inagurated
Ans:(a)
Q 111. ........% of Earth's surface is covered by water.
(a) 60
(b) 67
(c) 71
(d) 79
Ans :(c)
Q 112. Water table is also known as...
(a) Spring surface
(b) Aquifer surface
(c) Phreatic surface
(d) Perched surface
Ans :(c)
Q 113. Which one is a water-borne disease?
(a) Trypanosomiasis
(b) Schistosomiasis
(c) Plurosis
(d) Nephritis
Ans : (b)
Q 114. Ingestion of water is not needed to spreed the-
(a) Water-borne diseases
(b) Water-based diseases
(c) Water-mass diseases
(d) Water-related diseases I
Ans : (b)
Q115. Who founded Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS)?
(a) Mangu Lal.
(b) G.(d) Agarwal
(c) Rajendra Singh
(d) Medha Patekar
Ans :(c)
Q 116. Causes of river floods are-
(a) Prolonged rainfall
(b) Snow melt
(c)Failure of an artificial dam
(d) All these (a), (b) and (c)
Ans :(d)
Q 117. Water shortage due to management decisions is known as-
(a)Economic drought
(b) Socionomic drought
(c) Socioeconomic drought
(d) Hydrological drought
Ans :(c)
Q118. Abstraction of groundwater for irrigation leads to a lowering of...
(a) The polluted water
(b) The saline water
(c) The water table
(d) The frozen groundwater.
Ans :(c)
Q 119. In America drainage basin is known as..
(a) Water basin
(b) Outlet basin
(c) Watersheds
(d) Catchments
Ans :(c)
Q 120. Cherrapunji faces severe drought due to..
(a) Low temperature
(b) The geographical position
(c) The destruction of forests
(d) The lac of mixed forests
Ans : (c)
Q 121. Non-metalic geological resources are...
(a) Graphite and iron
(b) Diamonds and bronze
(c) Stone and iron
(d) Graphite and diamonds.
Ans :(d)
Q 122. Lead comes from the mineral-
(a) Broxite
(b) Galena
(c) Graphite
(d) Feldspar
Ans : (b)
Q 123. ....,......is used for packaging foods and beverages.
(a) Lead
(b) Nickel
(c) Aluminum
(d) Copper
Ans : (c)
Q 124. High-purity silica sand is our souce of-
(a) Mica
(b) Talc
(c) Glass
(d) Lime
Ans : (c)
Q 125. Evaporites are mined for-
(a) Halite
(b) Gypsum bel
(c) Halite and gypsum
(d) Halite, gypsum and potash
Ans :(d)
X X
Q 126. Energy producing geologic deposits are-
(a) Oil us
(b) Coal
(c) Oil and coal
(d) Oil, coal and natural gas.
Ans : (d)
Q 127. Which one is organic?
(a) Iron
(b) Copper
(c) Coal
(d) Cobalt
Ans : (c)
Q 128. Zambia relies on ----- production for 50% of its national income-
(a) Gold
(b) Lead
(c) Cobalt
(d) Tin
Ans :(c)
Q 129. In underground coal mines one of the major environmental risks is-
(a) Food
(b) Fuel
(c) Fire
(d) Flora
Ans : (c)
Q 130. An ancient method of mining is-
(a) Open-pit mining
(b) Strip-mining
(c) Underground mining
(d) Placer mining
Ans :(d)
Q 131. Which is reused?
(a) Coal
(b) Oil
(c) Gold
(d) Petroleum
Ans : (c)
Q 132. Aluminum is extracted from-
(a) Galena
(b) Graphite
(c) Bauxite
(d) Mica
Ans : (c)
Q 133. Metals are extracted from ores by-
(a) Heating
(b) Mining
(c) Drying
(d) Packing
Ans : (a)
Q 134. Gypsum is -
(a) Calcium sulfate
(b) Calcium carbonate
(c) Calcium bi-carbonate
(d) Calcium oxide
Ans:(a)
Q 135. Diamond belongs to-
(a) Igneous rock
(b) Metamorphic rock
(c) Sedimentary rock
(d) Non-crystalline rock
Ans : (b)
Q 136. Hunger is a problem-
(a) Throughout the world
(b) In developed countries
(c) In developing countries
(d) In opec countries
Ans :(c)
Q 137. In the poorest countries hunger may affect-
(a) None
(b) Nearly everyone
(c) Only the poors
(d) Children only
Ans :(b)
Q 138. According to FAO nearly---% of the world's population suffer from some form of malnutrition.
(a) 20
(b) 30
(c) 40
(d) 50
Ans :(b)
Q 139. Green Revolution initiates with the-
(a) High yielding varieties crops
(b) Traditional varieties crops
(c) Drought varieties crops
(d) Local varieties crops
Ans :(a)
Q 140. The effect of grazing is an important factor to be considered in-
(a) Range management
(b) Land use
(c) Forage production
(d) Crop cultivation
Ans : (d)
Q 141. Crop yield varies from region to region depending upon-
(a) The climatic factors
(b) Technology inputs
(c) Management strategies
(d) All these factors
Ans :(d)
Q 142. Countries worst affected by salinization and waterlogging are-
(a) Pakistan and Egypt
(b) Egypt and India
(c) Pakistan, Egypt and India
(d) India and Pakistan
Ans :(c)
Q 143. The increase in grain production since the 1960's is ascribed to-
(a) The Blue Revolution
(b) The Green Revolution
(c) The Industrial Revolution
(d) The Modern Revolution
Ans :(b)
Q 144. Who is to be congratulated for the success of Green Revolution in India?
(a) Norman E. Borlaug
(b) M. S. Swaminathan
(c) K. P. Natarajan
(d) S. Bahuguna
Ans : (b)
Q 145. For green revolution in India initially the dwarf variety wheat seed was imported from-
(a) USA
(b) USSR
(c) Mexico
(d) Australia
Ans :(c)
Q 146. Who coined the term 'green revolution'?
(a) Prof. M. S. Swaminathan
(b) Dr. William Gaud
(c) H. J. M. de Vries
(d) David Holmgren
Ans :(b)
Q 147. Who first developed the duarf, high- ylelding variety wheat?
(a) David Holmgren
(b) Dr. William Gaud
(c) Norman Borlaug
(d) Gary Nabhan
Ans :(c)
2148. Overgrazing causes-
(a) Waterlogging
(b) Soil erosion
(c) Hybridization
(d) Urbanization
Ans:(b)
Q149. The driving force for food production is.....
(a) Ecology
(b) Agriculture
(c) Population
(d) Demand
Ans : (c)
Q 150. Green revolution was originated in-
(a) USA
(b) Mexico
(c) Cuba
(d) Manila
Ans :(b)
X X
Q 151. In which year Green Revolution was originated in Mexico?
(a) 1919
(b) 1944
(c) 1960
(d) 1972
Ans :(b)
Q 152.In which year the rice breeding station was established in Philippines?
(a) 1944
(b) 1950
(c) 1960
(d) 1970
Ans : (c)
Q153. According to WHO an average intake of calories for a normal person is----
(a) 1000 K
(b) 2000 K
(c) 3000 K
(d) 4000 K
Ans :(c)
Q 154. Farmed Area =
(a) Population X Food consurption per person
(b) Population X Area per unit of food production
(c) Food consumption per person X Area per unit of food production
(d) Population X Food consumption per person X Area per unit of food production.
Ans : (d)
Q 155. The full form of IRRI is-
(a) Indian Rice Research Institute
(b) International Rice Research Institute
(c) International Royal Researdh Institute
(d) Internal Research Report Index
Ans : (b)
Q 156. IRRI is located in-----
(a) Mexico
(b) India
(c) Philippines
(d) Pakistan
Ans : (c)
Q 157. Malnutrition causes----
(a) Marusmus
(b) Cholera
(c) Dengu
(d) Malaria
Ans :(a)
Q 158. Kwashiorkor means----
(a) Diseased child
(b) Displaced child
(c) Deprived child
(d) Deformed child
Ans :(b)
Q 159. Chronic lodine deficiency causes—
(a) Goiter
(b) Kwashiorkor
(c) Marasmus
(d) Anemia
Ans : (a)
Q 160. Irrigated land is salinized because source of irrigation is -
(a) Sea water
(b) Pond water
(c) Ground water
(d) Rain water
Ans : (c)
Q 161. Green Revolution is also a cause of--
(a) Malnutrition
(b) Global warming
(c) Flood
(d) Earthquake
Ans :(b)
Q 162. Land is a natural resource, because -
(a) It occurs in nature
(b) It encircles water
(c) It is capable of economic exploitation
(d) It contains soil
Ans :(c)
Q163. India's land area is about— % of the world's land area.
(a) 15
(b) 5.8
(c) 2.4
(d) 1.6
Ans.(c)
Q 164. Life support system of plants, animals and mankind depends on
(a) Human activities
(b) Maintenance of gene pool
(c) The topsoil
(d) Fossil fuels
Ans.(c)
Q 165. Land degradation includes -
(a) Habitat loss
(b) Productive capacity of land
(c) Improved farming practices
(d) Wildlife management
Ans.(a)
Q 166. Waterlogging occurs when-
(a) Irrigation is sufficient
(b) Irrigation is more than sufficient
(c) Irrigation is out of control
(d) Imigation is not accompanied by proper drainage
Ans.(d)
Q 167. Soil salinization is influenced by-
(a) Flood
(b) Over grazing
(c) Deforestation
(d) Waterlogging
Ans.(d)
Q 168. Salinization is a serious problem in
(a) India and Pakistan
(b) Egypt and Pakistan
(c) Pakistan, Egypt and USA
(d) India, Pakistan, Egypt and USA
Ans.(d)
Q 169. Landslides occur in-
(a) Flat farm lands
(b) Deserts
(c) Hill areas
(d) Dry lands
Ans.(c)
Q 170. Which one belongs to water erosion?
(a) Saltation
(b) Suspension
(c) Gully erosion
(d) Surface creep
Ans.(c)
Q 171. In---- soil particles less than 1 mm diameter are lost by wind.
(a) Surface dusting
(b) Surface creep
(c) Suspension
(d) Saltation
Ans.(c)
Q 172. Which one not belongs to fossil fuel?
(a) Natural gas
(b) Biogas
(c) Petroleum
(d) Lignite
Ans : (b)
Q 173. Which one non-renewable resource?
(a) Biogas
(b) Hydropower
(c) Firewood
(d) Nuclear power
Ans:(c)
Q 174. As a coal producing country India stands----
(a) Second in the world
(b) Third in the world
(c) Fourth in the world
(d) Fifth in the world
Ans :(d)
Q175. Biogas is rich in...
(a) Hydrogen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Petroleum
(d) Methane
Ans :(d)
X X
Q 176. Amorphous Silicon Solar Cell Plant in India is located in---
(a) West Bengal
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Haryana
(d) Tripura
Ans :(c)
Q 177. In Solar Cooker blackened cooking pots are heated to....
(a) 70-120°C
(b) 75-130°C
(c) 85-130°C
(d) 95-135°C
Ans:(d)
Q178. Wind power potential for electricity generation in India is around-
(a) 10,000 MW
(b) 15,000 MW
(c) 20,000 MW
(d) 30,000 MW
Ans: (c)
Q179. ----- is the largest wind farm of Asia.
(a) Mandvi
(b) Lamba
(c) Kayattar
(d) Tuticorin
Ans :(b)
Q 180. Tidal power petential at global level is-
(a) 2,000,000 MW
(b) 3,000,000 MW
(c) 5,000,000 MW
(d) 6,000,000 MW
Ans :(b)
Q 181. Tidal power potential of Ganga delta of Sunderbans is...
(a) 100 MW
(b) 1000 MW
(c) 10000 MW
(d) 10000 MW
Ans :(a)
Q 182. Technology for harnessing - -- energy is least developed.
(a) Tidal
(b) Wind
(c) Salinity
(d) Solar
Ans : (c)
Q 183. Which one is considered as a viable source of geothermal energy?
(a) Neora Valley
(b) Puga Valley
(c) Kashmir Valley
(d) Assam Valley
Ans : (b)
Q 184. Atomic energy is produced from -
(a) Fossil fuels
(b) Water
(c) Radioactive materials
(d) L. P. G. gas
Ans : (c)
Q 185. Full form of CANDU is---
(a) Canadian Developmental Union
(b) Canadian Dauterium Union
(c) Canadian Deutarium Uranium
(d) Canadian Deuterium Unit
Ans :(c)
Q 186. Fissionable material is placed in the --- of the reactor.
(a) Margin
(b) Periphery
(c) Core
(d) Turbine
Ans :(c)
Q 187. Which one is not a natural form of coal?
(a) Peat
(b) Lignite
(c) Naptha
(d) Bituminous
Ans : (c)
Q 188. Natural gas consists mainly of..,.
(a) Ethane
(b) Methane
(c) Propane
(d) Butane
Ans :(b)
Q 189. Only--- % energy of firewood Is usuable.
(a) 1
(b) 10
(c) 25
(d) 90
Ans :(b)
Q 190. Hydro-electric power comes Indirectly from---
(a) Wave energy
(b) Tidal energy
(c) Solar energy
(d) Wind energy
Ans :(c)
Q 191. Which one belongs to non-reusable natural resource?
(a) Iron
(b) Silver
(c) Salt
(d) Gems
Ans :(c)
Q 192. Solar energy is trapped by-
(a) Soil
(b) Water
(c) Plant
(d) Wind
Ans :(c)
Q 193.L. P. G. contains-
(a) Liquified propane
(b) Liquified butane
(c) Liquified propane and butane
(d) Liquified propane, butane and methane
Ans :(c)
Q 194.Solar cell converts -
(a) Solar energy into light energy
(b) Heat energy into light energy
(c) Light energy into electrical energy
(d) Heat energy into electrical energy
Ans :(c)
Q 195. To develop solar power plants..... painted pipes are used.
(a) Blue
(b) Black
(c) Brown
(d) Green
Ans :(b)
Q 196. Which of the following is associated with flowing water?
(a) Potential energy
(b) Kinetic energy
(c) Speed energy
(d) Current energy
Ans : (b)
Q197. OTEC depends on-
(a) Current
(b) Salinity
(c) Temperature
(d) Turbidity
Ans :(c)
Q 198. Example of geothermal manifestation is -
(a) Hot soil
(b) Hot sand dunes
(c) Hot spring
(d) Ice melting
Ans :(c)
Q 199. The term ecosystem was first proposed by-
(a) Odum
(b) Lindeman
(c) Tansley
(d) Elton
Ans:(c)
Q 200.Microecosystem may be referred to a drop of-
(a) Distilled water
(b) Boiled water
(c) Pond water
(d) Double distilled water
Ans: (c)
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