MCQs 22447

1) Environmental studies is defined as the branch that deals with the:

1. Design, study, and discovery of new materials.

2. The study of humanities, social, biological, and physical sciences.
3. Incorporate the information and physical sciences.
4. Approach about the natural world and the impact of humans on its integrity.

Answer: (d) Approach about the natural world and the impact of humans on its integrity.

Explanation: Environmental studies deal with the issues that affect the life of a living
organism. It can be various factors that relates to the natural world and the human
impact on it.

The other three options are related to material science, general studies, and
environmental science.

2) Which of the following statement about the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is true?

1. It was established in 1890 at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Calcutta.

2. It is the first crocodile conservation breeding center in Asia.
3. It was established in 1916 to do an organized survey of fauna in India.
4. It was established in 1982 for research in Wildlife Management.

Answer: (c) It was established in 1916 to do an organized survey of fauna in India.

Explanation: Zoological Survey of India was established on July 1, 1916. It was founded
to promote the research and survey of the fauna in India. ZSI has millions of specimens
till date. The collection of specimens by the ZSI is considered the largest collection in
Asia.

3) Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for the absorption of
UV (Ultra-Violet) light?

1. Stratosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Mesosphere
4. None of these

Answer: (a) Stratosphere

Explanation: The ozone present absorbs UV light in the stratosphere. It is the most
important aspect of the atmosphere that makes life possible on Earth.

4) The estimated percentage of the forest land that ideally India should have is:

1. 50%
2. 15%
3. 33%
4. 44%

Answer: (c) 33%

Explanation: India has a current forest land of about 12%. The ideal forest land area is
33%, while in hills and mountains it is around 45%. It means the estimated forest land in
mountains and hills should e two-third. Thus, India needs to increase the forest land to
increase the forest cover.

5) Which two countries of the world constitute about 57% of the large dams?

1. India and China

2. India and Brazil
3. China and Brazil
4. India and Japan

Answer: (a) India and China

Explanation: The dams act as a storage space for floods. It reduces the effect of the
flood on millions of people. It is also suggested that around 40% of the irrigated land
depends on dams.

6) The essential non-metallic minerals are:

1. Granite, marble, limestone

2. Gold, silver, platinum
3. Iron, aluminum, zinc, copper
4. Coal, clay, cement, silica

Answer: (d) Coal, clay, cement, silica

Explanation: Non-metallic minerals do not have metals or fuel as their source.

7) Integrated Crop Management is defined as a process to:

 1. Use the traditional methods for growing crops.
2. Using alternatives to inorganic fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. None of the above

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Explanation: The usage of traditional growing crop methods lowers the chance of
complete failure of the crops. The research and studies have also shown that using
alternatives to inorganic fertilizers and pesticides can also reduce crop failure chances.
It is defined as Integrated Crop Management.

8) Which three edible plant species constitute about 60% supply of the world's food
energy intake?

1. Wheat, Barley, Oat

2. Wheat, Rice, Maize
3. Wheat, Barley, maize
4. None of these

Answer: (b) Wheat, Rice, Maize

Explanation: The three essential edible species that constitute about 60% of the world's
food energy intake are wheat, rice, and maize. The large producers of these three edible
species in India are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh.

9) Which of the following is not a measure of sustainable water management?

1. Preventing leakage from dams and canals

2. Reducing the rate of surface run-off water.
3. Preventing loss in the municipal pipes.
4. Building small reservoirs in place of a few mega projects.

Answer: (b) reducing the rate of surface run-off water.

Explanation: The reduction of the surface run-off water rate is the function of the forest.
The role of sustainable water management is to organize campaigns to increase
awareness of water scarcity.

10) Which element is considered the largest source of world's commercial energy
consumption?

1. Coal
 2. Oil
3. Natural gas
4. Nuclear

Answer: (b) Oil

Explanation: Coal was the largest energy source round the 19th century. But, today, oil
is considered the largest source of commercial energy consumption. It constitutes
around 39%. Coal has a percentage of energy consumption around 24%.

11) What are the two forms of alcohol are included in biofuels?

1. Ethanol and methanol

2. Ethanol and propanol
3. Methanol and propanol
4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Ethanol and methanol

Explanation: Biofuels or liquid fuels use two forms of alcohol namely ethanol and
methanol.

12) What is the world's largest potential source of biomass energy?

1. Animal waste
2. Industrial waste
3.
4. Fibrous waste of the paper industry
5. Fibrous waste of the sugar industry

Answer: (d) Fibrous waste of the sugar industry

Explanation: Fibrous waste is a by-product that is obtained after the juice is extracted
from the sugar cane. It is also termed as Bagasse.

13) The functional aspects of the ecosystem are:

1. Energy cycles
2. Nutrient cycles
3. Food chains
4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: The Ecosystem comprises of the living and non-living parts that are linked
to each other. The functional aspects of the ecosystem are nutrient cycles, food chains,
and energy cycles.

14) Which of the following is also called Detrivores?

1. Herbivores
2. Decomposers
3. Carnivores
4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Decomposers

Explanation: Decomposers are the group of small animals, such as bacteria, worms, etc.
It breaks down the dead organic material into simple smaller substances.

15) What are 'keystone' species in an ecosystem?

1. The species whose elimination can seriously affect the ecosystem.

2. The species whose elimination can benefit the ecosystem.
3. The species whose elimination would not affect the ecosystem.
4. None of the above

Answer: (a) The species whose elimination can seriously affect the ecosystem.

Explanation: Extinction occurs due to various human activities, such as deforestation,

draining wetlands, etc. The elimination of some species can harm the ecosystem. Such
species are called keystone species.

Hence, the correct answer is an option (a).

16) Which of the following activity is incorrect about the impact of human activities on
the ecosystem?

1. Depletion of ground water

2. Extinction of species
3. Decrease of forest area
4. None of the above

Answer: (d) None of the above

Explanation: The ecosystem is disrupted due to human activities, which results in the
depletion of ground water, extinction of species, decrease of forest area, and many
more.

Hence, the correct option is answer (d).

17) Which element is a building block of both animals and plant tissues?

1. Sulfur
2. Carbon
3. Nitrogen
4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Carbon

Explanation: Carbon is a basic building block of both animals and plants tissue. Carbon
occurs in the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide.

18) Which human activity can decreases the oxygen levels present in the atmosphere?

1. Deforestation
2. Animal hunting
3. Mining
4. Both (a) and (c)

Answer: 1.Deforestation

Explanation: Deforestation is the activity of removing trees for commercial purposes.

The decrease of plants and trees adversely affects oxygen levels. Hence, deforestation
reduces the amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere.

19) A large number of interlinked chains in an ecosystem together forms a:

1. Nitrogen cycle
2. Carbon cycle
3. Food web
4. Food chain

Answer: (c) Food web

Explanation: The interlinked chains in an ecosystem together form a food web, which is
a basic part of an ecosystem. If the links are disturbed due to any human activities, it
can result in loss of various species of an ecosystem.
20) The type of forests grown in the Himalayan mountain region is called:

1. Broad-leaved forests
2. Coniferous forests
3. Deciduous forests
4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Coniferous forests

Explanation: Coniferous forests grow in regions where the temperature is low. The
leaves of these forests are needle-like with downward sloping branches. It makes the
snow easily slip off from the trees.

21) Which one of the following is not direct use of forest products?

1. Bamboo for baskets

2. Medicine
3. Gums and resins
4. Grass for grazing

Answer: (c) Gums and resins

Explanation: The other three options are the direct use of forest products. Gums and
resins are the processes product from the trees. Hence, it is an indirect forest product.

22) Which of the following is a forest service?

1. Reduces the surface run-off rain water.

2. Prevents soil erosion.
3. Regulate the local temperature.
4. All of the above.

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: Forests control the flow of water, reduces the surface run-off water,
prevent the soil erosion, and regulates the local temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is an option (d).

23) Which of the following is not a reason for the forest loss?

1. Increasing use of wood

2. Extinction of species
 3. Extensive use of fuel woods
4. Mining and building dams

Answer: (b) Extinction of species

Explanation: Extinction of species is a result due to increasing human activities. The

increased use of wood, fuel woods, mining, and building dams has led to the forests'
rapid shrinking.

24) Which insects live and breed in the forest area?

1. Bees
2. Moths
3. Butterflies
4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: Bees, moths, and butterflies are the insects that live and breed in the forest
area. The degradation of the forest area results in the decrease of these insects in
abundance.

25) Jowar and Bajra grow in the areas that have:

1. High moisture
2. Little moisture
3. No moisture
4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Little moisture

Explanation: The areas around the water-courses have less moisture. Hence, Jowar and
Bajra are grown in areas that have little moisture.

26) Which of the following activity can lower the water table?

1. Soil erosion
2. Growth of human population
3. Over extraction of groundwater
4. Over grazing

Answer: (c) Over extraction of groundwater

Explanation: It refers to the excess withdrawal of the ground water with the help of tube
-wells. It can lower the water table and can create a dry surrounding. A water table is an
area between the soil surface and the rock sediments.

27) Brackish water ecosystems are found in which of the following:

1. Streams
2. Wetlands
3. Coastal shallows
4. Deltas

Answer: (d) Deltas

Explanation: Brackish water is found in river deltas that are generally covered by the
mangrove forests.

28) Which of the following factors leads to Eutrophication?

1. Excessive use of fertilizers

2. Increase of plant nutrients
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. None of the above

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Explanation: Eutrophication is caused due to various factors, such as excessive use of

fertilizers, etc., that cause an increase in nutrients. These nutrients increase the
underwater vegetation in aquatic ecosystems. It further leads to the destruction of the
habitat beneath it.

29) Which of the following is not a Biogeographic zone of India?

1. Thar Desert of Rajasthan

2. The Brahmaputra Plains
3. South-east zone
4. North-east zone

Answer: (c) South-east zone

Explanation: South-east zone is not rich in species. Hence, it is not considered as a

Biogeographic zone of India. The region known for its plants and animal species is
known as the Biogeographic region.
30) Which day is celebrated as World Environment day?
th
1. June 10
th
2. June 5
3. July 5th
4. October 20th

Answer: (b) June 5th

Explanation: Environment day is celebrated on June 5 to remind and people aware of

protecting the environment.

31) What will be the impact of the absence of ants on the Earth?

1. No effect
2. Destroys life
3. A little adverse impact
4. Decrease in termites

Answer: (b) Destroys life

Explanation: The ants play an essential role in existence of life on Earth. The absence of
ants may increase the population of termites. Ants introduce air into the soil that allows
the water and oxygen to reach the roots in the soil. Hence, the absence of ants may
destroy life on the Earth.

32) Name the drug associated with the plant source tea or coffee?

1. Opium Poppy
2. Thorn apple
3. Caffeine
4. Camphor

Answer: (c) Caffeine

Explanation: The tea or coffee contains the drug caffeine that has various benefits,
such as improved brain functioning, memory, etc.

Hence, the correct option is an answer (c).

33) Which sacred grove act as the gene banks for wild plants?

1. Deorais
 2. Jahera
3. Mauhak
4. None of these

Answer: (a) Deorais

Explanation: Deorais is the largest number of sacred groves in India. It also acts as a
gene banks for wild plants.

34) What are the numbers of biodiversity hotspots in the world?

1. 18
2. 28
3. 32
4. 36

Answer: (d) 36

Explanation: The 36 hotspots of the world specify the number of endemic species
existing in a particular hotspot.

35) The major part of the extinction of species occurs in which of the following bio-rich
areas?

1. Tropical forests
2. Wetlands
3. Coral reefs
4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: The extinction also occurs in the bio-rich areas and constitutes a major
part of the extinction. The bio-rich areas where extinction occurs are tropical forests,
coral reefs, and wetlands.

36) Which of the following species is used in indigenous medicine?

1. Zizyphus
2. Tamarind
3. Babul
4. None of the above

Answer: (d) None of the above

Explanation: Neem is used in making indigenous medicines. The Zizyphus and tamarind
are the types of small and large trees, while tamarind is a type of thorny species.

37) Which of the following element is responsible for groundwater pollution in various
states?

1. Chlorine
2. Fluoride
3. Chemicals
4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Fluoride

Explanation: Fluoride enters through the drinking water and combines with the bones in
a human body. It can lead to permanent joint deformities. The high fluoride
concentration in the ground water is a major problem in most developing countries.

38) The most frequent and naturally occurring disaster is:

1. Drought
2. Tsunami
3. Flood
4. Earthquake

Answer: (c) Flood

Explanation: The most frequent and naturally occurring disasters across the country are
floods. It arises due to the irregularities of the monsoon in various parts of the country.

39) The worst natural hazards in the tropics are:

1. Tropical cyclones
2. Tsunami
3. Floods
4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Tropical cyclones

Explanation: Tropics are the areas of intense low pressure. These cyclones generally
occur near the equator over the warm ocean waters. Severe tropical cyclones can be 2
to 3 in a year.
40) UNCED stands for:

1. United Nations Corporation on Environment and Development

2. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
3. United Nations Corporation on Environment and Disasters
4. United Nations Conference on Environment and Disasters

Answer: (b) United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

Explanation: It was the conference organized in Rio in 1992. It shows that the
environment and development of the nation are closely related. Hence, the care and
protection of the Earth and its species is the need of today.

41) Which of the following material is not used in urban housing is very energy intensive?

1. Steel
2. Cement
3. Burnt bricks
4. Silver

Answer: (d) Silver

Explanation: Silver is not used as a material in urban housing. It is not used in the
construction of housing because it is expensive. It also lacks tensile strength and
structural qualities.

42) The worst sufferers of environmental destruction are:

1. Rich
2. Moderate class
3. Poor
4. All of the above

Answer: (c) Poor

Explanation: Poor people suffer the most in environmental destruction. It is due to

overcrowded urban areas, lack of food resources, shortage of fuel-wood, etc. It also
increases the risk of diseases among the poor.

43) The adaption of traditional medicine in industrialized countries is termed as CAM,

which stands for:

1. Cooperative and Alternative Medicine

 2. Complementary and Associative Medicine
3. Cooperative and Associative Medicine
4. Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Answer: (d) Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Explanation: The traditional medicines are inexpensive and easily available.

44) The single largest preventable cause of cancer is:

1. Tobacco smoking
2. Alcohol consumption
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Tobacco smoking

Explanation: Almost 80% of lung cancer deaths are due to tobacco smoking. All other
types of cancer are also related to tobacco chewing.

45) Which of the following is the key measure to reduce the number of diarrhea cases?

1. Improved sanitation
2. Food hygiene
3. Safe drinking water
4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: Various factors such as proper food hygiene, improved sanitation, and
safe water for drinking prevent the spread of diarrhea.

46) Which element present in the drinking water can lead to various fatal diseases?

1. Calcium
2. Arsenic
3. Phosphorus
4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Arsenic

Explanation: The presence of Arsenic in the drinking water is a serious threat to human
health. It is due to the arsenic-rich rocks where the water is filtered. It results in the
addition of Arsenic after passing through the rocks.

47) Hepatitis A is a type of:

1. Water-borne disease
2. Air-borne disease
3. Food contamination
4. Both (a) and (c)

Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c)

Explanation: Hepatitis A is generally caused by food and water contamination through

chemical waste, urban sewage, agriculture waste, etc.

48) Forest Conservation act was amended in which of the following year?

1. 1952
2. 1963
3. 1988
4. 1978

Answer: (c) 1988

Explanation: The Forest Conservation Act was amended to create and protect the
Reserve Forests for government use.

49) Which of the following gases are not permitted to release by the Government
Prevention and Control of Pollution Act?

1. Nitrogen Oxide
2. Sulfur Dioxide
3. Carbon monoxide
4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: The above gases are toxic and are restricted by the Government. The toxic
nature of these gases exists beyond a prescribed level.

50) The 3R principle is in which of the following order:

1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

 2. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
3. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce,
4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Explanation: The 3R principle states that the reduction, reuse, and recycle are the proper
method to dispose the residual waste. It does not harm the environment and can be
easily followed by everyone.

51.The Environment Act of Government of India was passed in

(a) 1976
(b) 1966
(c) 1986
(d) 1996

Answer

Answer: (c) 1986

52.The agents that bring undesirable changes in the environment arc called
(a) Pollution
(b) Fragments.
(c) Pollutants
(d) None of the above

Answer

Answer: (c) Pollutants

53.Particulate matter can be removed by,

(a) Catalytic converter
(b) Converter
(c) Radioactive converter
(d) Electrostatic converter

Answer

Answer: (d) Electrostatic converter

54.The petrol used in engines filled with catalytic converter should be

(a) Simple petrol
(b) Any type of petrol
(c) Unleaded petrol
(d) None of the above

Answer

Answer: (c) Unleaded petrol

55.Which metal inactivates a catalytic converter?

(a) Gold
(b) Iron
(c) Silvers
(d) Lead

Answer

Answer: (d) Lead

56.Noise is
(a) pleasant sound
(b) desirable level of sound
(c) undesirable high level of sound
(d) None of the above

Answer

Answer: (c) undesirable high level of sound

57.The Government of India passed the Water Act in

(a) 1954
(b) 1964
(c) 1974
(d) 1984
Answer

Answer: (c) 1974

58.Presence of large amount of nutrients in water cause excessive growth of

(a) Lotus
(b) Fungal bloom
(c) Bacterial bloom
(d) Algal bloom

Answer
Answer: (d) Algal bloom

59.The world’s most problematic aquatic weed is also called

(a) Terror of Delhi
(b) Terror of Mumbai
(c) Terror of Bangalore
(d) Terror of Bengal

Answer

Answer: (d) Terror of Bengal

60.DDT can cause

(a) eutrophication in aquatic plants
(b) bio magnification in aquatic plants
(c) cultural eutrophication in aquatic plants
(d) None of the Above

Answer

Answer: (b) bio magnification in aquatic plants

61.Sanitary landfill were adopted as the substitute for

(a) Sewage
(b) Bio magnification
(c) Eutrophication
(d) Open-burning dumps

Answer

Answer: (d) Open-burning dumps

62.The powder of recycled modified plastic is called

(a) Polythene
(b) polyblend
(c) Polyster
(d) None of the above

Answer

Answer: (b) polyblend

63.E-wastes are referred to
(a) radioactive waste
(b) Nuclear waste
(c) Can be both (a) and (b)
(d) Electronic waste

Answer

Answer: (d) Electronic waste

64.The greenhouse gases are

(a) Hydrogen and Oxygen
(b) Oxygen and nitrogen
(c) Helium and argon
(d) Carbon dioxide and methane

Answer

Answer: (d) Carbon dioxide and methane

65. The present average temperature of earth is

(a) 10°C
(b) 12°C
(c) 14°C
(d) 15°C

Answer

Answer: (d) 15°C

66. Environmental Studies does not involve:

A) Psychology
B) Demography
C) Ethics
D) Literature

67. Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated on:

A) 2nd June
B) 1st July
C) 1st December
D) 15th September
68. Which of the following global trends is of great concern for the future of our
environment?
A) Degradation of fertile soils
B) Change in the global atmosphere
C) Species extinction leading to the loss of biodiversity
D) All of the above

69. Which is true?

A) Oxygen content may not get reduced if forest cover is not sufficient on the earth
B) Forests can be said to behave like non-renewable resources if not overused.
C) Fishes are capable of reproducing at the rate at which they are being caught.
D) None of the above

70. Non-renewable resources once used…………

A) Remain on earth in a different form
B) Become waste material
C) Are recycled
D) All of the above

71. Which one of the following is an example of non-renewable resources?

A) Wind
B) Vegetation
C) Coal and Minerals
D) Water

72. Which one of the following is not fossil fuel?

A) Petroleum
B) Coal
C) Natural gas
D) Uranium

73. _________________ is the major raw material for biogas.

A) Tree leaves
B) Grass
C) Cow dung
D) Waste from kitchen

74. The earth’s surface covered by water is ________

A) 71%
B) 80%
C) 60%
D) 65%

76. Pick up the correct food chain

A) grass-chameleon-insect-bird
B) grass-fox-rabbit-bird
C) Fallen leaves-bacteria-insect larvae
D) Phytoplankton-zooplankton-fish

76. Select the correct statement of biodiversity

A) The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat has a very high level of desert animal
species as well as numerous rare animals
B) Large scale planting of BT cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
C) Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
D) Conservation of biodiversity in just a fad pursued by the developed countries

77. The Red Data Book maintains a record of the

A) Plants and animals present in the whole world
B) Relationship between man and biosphere
C) Plants and animals which are known to be endangered
D) Forest wealth in the whole world

78. In a national park protection is given to

A) The entire flora
B) The entire fauna
C) The plants and animals
D) The entire ecosystem

79. The phenomenon of the entry of toxic chemicals into the food chains and more
concentrated at higher trophic levels is called
A) Biological control
B) Bio magnification
C) Algal bloom
D) Red tide

80. Bharatpur bird sanctuary is situated in

A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan

81. Which of the following is an air pollutant?

A) Nitrogen
B) Carbon
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Oxygen

82. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

A) Ozone
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Sulphur dioxide
83. Which of the following inhalations dissolved in the blood hemoglobin more rapidly
than oxygen?
A) Sulphur dioxide
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Ozone
D) Nitrous oxide

84. Taj Mahal is said to be suffering from “Marble Cancer”. What is Marble Cancer?
A) Acidic Rain which corrodes marble
B) Large number of fungus in TajMahal marbles
C) Yellowing of the marble on account of Soot particles
D) Smokes filling the Taj Mahal from adjoining industries

85. DDT is
A) Greenhouse gas
B) Non- degradable pollutant
C) Degradable pollutant
D) None of these

86. Greenhouse effect is caused by

A) Green plants
B) Infrared rays
C) UV rays
D) X- rays

87. How does the biological oxygen demand get affected with the increased presence
of organic matter in water?
A) The oxygen demand increases
B) The oxygen demand decreases
C) The oxygen demand remains unchanged
D) None of the above

88. Which of the following devices is suitable for the removal of gaseous pollutants?
A) Cyclone separator
B) Electrostatic precipitator
C) Fabric filter
D) Wet scrubber

89. Shifting back to a more localized production of food and other resources would lead
to all of the following except
A) Reduced local environmental sustainability
B) More stable source of jobs and income
C) More profits circulating within each community
D) Reduced transportation fuel use
90. Which of the following statements define Environmental Engineering?
a) Creation of procedures and infrastructure for water delivery
b) Waste disposal
c) Pollution control of various kinds
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Environmental engineering entails the creation of procedures and
infrastructure for water delivery, waste disposal, and pollution control of various kinds.

91. Among the given engineers, who is known as the first female environmental
engineer?
a) Ellen Swallow Richards
b) Miss Ellen Henrietta
c) Catherine Anselm Gleason
d) Elsie Eaves
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Ellen H. Swallow Richards is best known for pioneering the subject of
sanitary engineering. She was one of America’s first female professional chemists and
the first woman to be accepted by a scientific institution.

92. Which of the following is/are types of pollution that affect the environment?
a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Land pollution
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Environmental contamination comes in three major forms: air pollution,
water pollution, and land pollution. Excessive human activity, such as light and noise
pollution, or specific pollutants, such as plastic or radioactive material, are all examples
of pollution.

93. Which of the following statements define environmental chemistry?

a) study of chemical reactions that occur in water, air, land, biological habitats, and
human activities
b) study of chemical reactions that occur in water, air, land, and biological habitats only
c) study of chemical reactions that occur in water, air, and land only
d) None of the above
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The study of chemical reactions that occur in water, air, land, and biological
habitats, as well as the consequences of human activities on them, is known as
environmental chemistry. Astrochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, environmental
modeling, geochemistry, marine chemistry, and pollution remediation are among the
topics covered.
94. Environmental science is defined by which of the following statements?
a) study of the interactions between the environment’s and humans only
b) study of the interactions between the environment’s and physical components
c) study of the interactions between the environment’s and chemical components
d) study of the interactions between the environment’s physical, chemical, and
biological components
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Environmental science is the study of the interactions between the
environment’s physical, chemical, and biological components.
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95. Why carbon dioxide is called a greenhouse gas?

a) Because they absorb heat
b) Because they absorb moisture
c) Because they absorb oxygen
d) Because they absorb hydrogen
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated
gases are examples of greenhouse gases. Because they absorb heat, these molecules
in our atmosphere are known as greenhouse gases.

96. Which of the following statements means water vapor?

a) Water vapor is the gaseous phase of water
b) Water vapor is the liquid phase of water
c) Water vapor is the solid phase of water
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Water vapor or aqueous vapor is the gaseous phase of water. It is one
state of water within the hydrosphere. Water vapor can be produced from the
evaporation or boiling of liquid water or from the sublimation of ice. Water vapor is
transparent, like most constituents of the atmosphere.

97. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a) Ocean currents
b) Solar energy
c) Biomass
d) All of the above
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Solar energy, wind, falling water, the earth’s heat (geothermal), plant
materials (biomass), waves, ocean currents, temperature differences in the oceans, and
the energy of the tides are all renewable resources.
98. Which is the first zone of purification in a sand bed?
a) Heterotrophic zone
b) Schmutzdecke zone
c) Electrolytic zone
d) Autotrophic zone
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Schmutzdecke zone is the first zone of purification in a sand bed. It comes
under the biological action of filtration. Schmutzdecke is known as the surface coating.

99. Which process of water treatment is done to avoid floating debris, branches, trees,
or other large particles suspended in water?
a) Primary sedimentation
b) Secondary sedimentation
c) Screening
d) Aeration
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Screens are used as a pretreatment process for purification of water to
avoid large size suspended materials from water.

100. Which of the following compounds was earlier produced for the utility of
transformers?
a) PCB
b) TCDD
c) PCDF
d) PDD
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Polychlorinated biphenyls were used for transformer purposes, but now it
is prohibited due to its adverse environmental impact.

101. When Environmental Lapse Rate (ELR) is greater than Adiabatic Lapse Rate (ALR),
then which of the following occurs?
a) Super adiabatic lapse rate
b) Neutral lapse rate
c) Adiabatic lapse rate
d) Sub adiabatic lapse rate
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In Super adiabatic lapse rate, the environment is unstable due to the quick
dispersion of pollutants.

102. When environmental Lapse Rate (ELR) is less is than Adiabatic Lapse Rate (ALR),
then which of the following occurs?
a) Super adiabatic lapse rate
b) Neutral lapse rate
c) Adiabatic lapse rate
d) Sub adiabatic lapse rate
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: When the temperature increases with an increase in altitude, Sub adiabatic
lapse rate occur and there will be stable environment.

103. Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

a) Oxygen
b) Ground-level ozone
c) Carbon monoxide
d) Carbon dioxide
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Ozone is not a primary pollutant since it is formed by the photo-chemical
reaction of oxygen with the UV rays and not directly discharged into the atmosphere by
a source.

105. Which of the following gas is released when alum is added to water?
a) Ca (OH)3
b) CO2
c) Al (OH)3
d) CaSO4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Carbon dioxide gas is released when alum is added to water, which is
corrosive to metals.

106. Which of the following plants is extremely sensitive towards sulphur dioxide?
a) Tomato
b) Onion
c) Potato
d) Corn
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Tomato is sensitive towards sulphur dioxide whereas onion, potato and
corn are relatively tolerant.

107. Which of the following is not commonly used as a filter material in the treatment of
water?
a) Garnet sand
b) Crushed rock
c) Sand
d) Anthracite
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Sand, Anthracite and Garnet sand are used as a filter material but crushed
rock is not used in the treatment of water.

108.In which of the following process earthworms decompose biodegradable solid

waste?
a) Composting
b) Land fills
c) Shredding
d) Vermi-composting
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The process of decomposition of biodegradable solid waste by
earthworms is called Vermi-composting.

109. Which of the mentioned devices are used for removing vapour phase/gaseous
pollutants?
a) Thermal oxidisers
b) Absorption towers
c) Catalytic converters
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Absorption tower, catalytic converters and thermal oxidisers filter out
harmful gaseous pollutants from the air.

110. Which of the following is biodegradable waste?

a) Paper
b) Food waste
c) Polythene bags
d) Synthetic fiber
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Polythene bags, synthetic fiber, and paper are non-biodegradable wastes
whereas food waste is biodegradable waste.

111. Which of the following water treatment process is done after filtration of water?
a) Secondary sedimentation
b) Flocculation
c) Primary sedimentation
d) Disinfection
View Answer

112. Which of the following type of pollution is Cultural eutrophication?

a) Noise pollution
b) Thermal pollution
c) Soil pollution
d) Water pollution
View Answer

113. In the lower layers of atmosphere, what range of wavelengths of light is

predominant?
a) Between 100-300 nm
b) Less than 100 nm
c) Greater than 300 nm
d) All wavelengths are equally present
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In the lower layers of atmosphere, light of wavelengths greater than 300nm
are present and it is because of this reason, there is generally no ozone formation at the
ground level.

114. Which of the following radiations of the sun do greenhouse gases trap?
a) Infrared radiations
b) UV radiations
c) Visible radiations
d) All the radiations
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Greenhouse gases trap the infrared radiations from the sun and reflect it
back to the Earth’s surface thereby heating up the planet.

115. Which of the following air pollution control device has maximum efficiency?
a) Spray tower
b) Wet cyclonic scrubber
c) Dynamic precipitator
d) Electrostatic precipitator
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Electrostatic precipitator has the maximum efficiency among the rest with
a value of 99%.

116. Which of the following is not a part of photochemical smog?

a) SPM
b) PAN
c) O3
d) NO2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Photochemical smog includes NO2, O3 and PAN. The damage to
vegetation is caused by NO2, O3 and PAN.
117. Which of the following device is used to prevent the clogging of sewer pipes?
a) Drop manhole
b) Storm regulators
c) Flushing tank
d) Lamp hole
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Flushing tank is used to flush and clean the sewer to prevent it from
clogging. This is done either by automatic flushing tank or by hand operated flushing
tank.

118. Which of the following factor does not effect the dry weather flow?
a) Infiltration of ground water
b) Population growth
c) Rate of water supply
d) Temperature conditions
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: There are four factors that affect the dry weather flow, namely the rate of
water supply, population growth, type of area served and infiltration of ground water.

119. Which of the following gas is not colorless?

a) SO3
b) Pb
c) NO
d) O3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: NO is a highly reactive gas which is reddish brown in color, whereas O3, Pb
and SO3 are colorless gas.

120. Which of the following is an advantage of a separate water carriage system?

a) The more uniform character of sewage
b) Two sets of sewer are used
c) Get choked easily
d) Difficult to clean the sewer
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The sewage in the separate water carriage system will be of more uniform
character and it will lend itself more easily to purification.

121. Which of the following flow is also called sanitary sewage?

a) Nonuniform flow
b) Uniform flow
c) Dry weather flow
d) Storm weather flow
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Dry weather flow is the quantity of wastewater that flows through a sewer
in dry weather when no storm water is present in the sewer.

122. Which of the following greenhouse gas is contributed by cattle farming?

a) Carbon monoxide
b) Nitrous oxide
c) Methane
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Methane is a gas released by the digestive processes of cattle and hence
cattle farming also contributes to the greenhouse effect.

123. At what concentration (in ppm), is nitrogen present in the atmosphere?

a) 780,840
b) 390,420
c) 78,084
d) 900,000
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Nitrogen constitutes 78% of the atmosphere. So 78% of one million =
780,840 ppm – is the concentration of nitrogen gas in the atmosphere.

124. Which of the following indicates the correct order of the principal layers of the
earth’s atmosphere from top to bottom?
a) Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere
b) Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Troposphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
c) Exosphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Stratosphere – Troposphere
d) Exosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Troposphere
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere followed by
mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere and troposphere.

125. Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for aurora formation?

a) Ozone layer
b) Stratosphere
c) Exosphere
d) Ionosphere
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Ionosphere is a secondary layer of the atmosphere which extends through
mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere during day time and is responsible for
aurora – natural light display in the sky in high altitude region.

126. By how much has atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration increased ever since
the Industrial Revolution?
a) 20%
b) 10%
c) 40%
d) 60%
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Due to excessive combustion of fossil fuels, the carbon dioxide
concentration shot up from 280ppm during 1750 to nearly 400ppm recently.

127. Which is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

a) Carbon dioxide
b) Water vapour
c) Methane
d) Nitrogen
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Water vapour also helps in trapping sun’s heat energy and thereby serves
as the most abundant greenhouse gas.

128. What does the phrase “anthropogenic CO2 emissions” mean?

a) Human made CO2 emissions
b) Industrial CO2 emissions
c) Natural CO2 emissions
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The word “anthropogenic” stands for environmental impact due to human
activity.

129. Which of the following is the largest sink for carbon dioxide gas?
a) Forests
b) Oceans
c) Ice sheets
d) Grasslands
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Carbon dioxide dissolves in water as not only gas but also in the
bicarbonates form. Therefore, ocean is one of the major sinks for carbon dioxide.

130. Apart from Earth, which other celestial body(s) exhibits greenhouse gas effect?
a) Venus
b) Mars
c) Titan
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Titan, Mars and Venus contain several greenhouse gases in their
atmosphere and exhibit greenhouse effect.

131. Which of the following radiations of the sun do greenhouse gases trap?
a) Visible radiations
b) Infrared radiations
c) UV radiations
d) All the radiations
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Greenhouse gases trap the infrared radiations from the sun and reflect it
back to the Earth’s surface thereby heating up the planet.

132. Clouds help in cooling down the planet and do not contribute to greenhouse effect.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Clouds can absorb infrared radiation as well as emit them and hence
contribute to greenhouse effect.

133. Clouds help in cooling down the planet and do not contribute to greenhouse effect.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Clouds can absorb infrared radiation as well as emit them and hence
contribute to greenhouse effect.

134.When was the ozone hole discovered?

a) 1974
b) 1964
c) 1994
d) 1984
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The ozone hole was discovered in the year 1984 by Jonathan Franklin,
Joseph Farman and Brian Gardiner.

135.The ozone hole is a phenomenon that has occurred in:

a) Arctic region
b) Northern temperate region
c) Southern temperate region
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The phenomenon of the ozone hole occurred in the Antarctic region
primarily due to catalytic breakdown of ozone molecules by halogenated compounds.

136.Which of the following chemicals are responsible for the depletion of the
stratospheric ozone layer?
a) Refrigerants
b) Propellants
c) Foam-blowing agents
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Refrigerants containing halocarbons, foam-blowing agents such as HFCs,
halons, CFCs and freons as well as propellants containing halogenated compounds are
responsible for depleting the ozone layer.

137. Below which of the following pH is rain regarded as ‘acid rain’?

a) 7
b) 7.3
c) 5.6
d) 6
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Though the pH of neutral water is 7, rain water is acidic due to mixing up
with atmospheric carbon dioxide and is said to have a 5.6 pH. Hence acid rain has a pH
less than 5.6.

138.Which of the following gases are main contributors to acid rain?

a) Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
b) Sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide
c) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide
d) Sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide have a high tendency to mix with
water to form sulphurous/sulphuric acid and nitric acid.

139.Who discovered the phenomenon of acid rain?

a) George Brown
b) James T. Stewart
c) Robert Angus Smith
d) Charles David
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The phenomenon of acid rain was discovered by Robert A. Smith during the
industrial revolution.

140.Which of the following is/are natural contributor(s) to sulphur dioxide in the

atmosphere?
a) Sea sprays
b) Volcanic eruption
c) Decaying vegetation
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Though primary natural contributor to sulphur dioxide is volcanic eruptions,
even sea sprays and decaying vegetation release sulphur dioxide to the atmosphere.

141.What is the pH required for the survival of aquatic animals and plants?
a) 7
b) 7.5
c) 6.5
d) 4.8
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Aquatic organisms require a moderately acidic pH of 4.8 and if it goes
below this level, it proves to be detrimental to their survival.

142.Which of the following gases is responsible for the yellowing of the Taj Mahal?
a) Organic carbon
b) Black carbon
c) Brown carbon
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Organic carbon, black carbon and brown carbon (generated due to
biomass combustion) are light absorbing particles responsible for the yellowing of the
Taj Mahal.

143.Which of the following catalyst is used for removing hydrocarbon from gaseous
pollutant in combustion unit?
a) Platinum
b) Activated alumina
c) Vanadium
d) Potassium permanganate
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Activated alumina is used as a catalyst for removing gaseous pollutant
called hydrocarbons from the air. The concentration of hydrocarbon emitted from
automobiles is 300-1000 mg/l.

145. ___ defines how we should study and protect the ecosystem, air quality, integrity,
and sustainability of our resources.

A. Economic development
B. Social development
C. Environmental protection
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Environmental protection

Explanation:

Environmental protection defines how we should study and protect the ecosystem, air
quality, integrity, and sustainability of our resources and focus on the elements that
place stress on the environment.

146.Which of the following is the primary goal of sustainability?

A. The end of poverty and hunger

B. To achieve gender equality
C. To include the health of the land, air, and sea
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The end of poverty and hunger, and achieving gender equality, including the health of
the land, air, and sea are some of the primary goals of sustainability.

147.Which of the following is a type of non-renewable resource?

A. Nuclear energy
B. Solar energy
C. Geothermal energy
D. Hydrogen and fuel cells

Answer: A) Nuclear energy

Explanation:

Nuclear energy is a type of non-renewable resource.

148.Which of the following is energy relies on the nuclear fusion power from the core
of the sun?

A. Hydroelectric energy
B. Solar energy
C. Geothermal energy
D. Hydrogen and fuel cells

Answer: B) Solar energy

Explanation:

Solar energy relies on nuclear fusion power from the core of the sun.

149.____ these are not strictly renewable energy resources but are very abundant in
availability and are very low in pollution.

A. Hydroelectric energy
B. Biomass
C. Geothermal energy
D. Hydrogen and fuel cells

Answer: D) Hydrogen and fuel cells

Explanation:
Hydrogen and fuel cells are not strictly renewable energy resources but are very
abundant in availability and are very low in pollution.

150.Production of alcohol for automobile fuel and fueling electric power plants are the
modern form of which energy.

A. Hydroelectric energy
B. Biomass
C. Geothermal energy
D. Hydrogen and fuel cells

Answer: B) Biomass

Explanation:

Some of the modern forms of biomass energy is methane generation and production of
alcohol for automobile fuel and fueling electric power plants.

151A device that stores energy is sometimes called ____.

A. Battery
B. Accumulator
C. Magpie
D. All of the above

Answer: A) Battery

Explanation:

A device that stores energy is sometimes called a battery or accumulator.

152.What is green energy?

A. It is the energy that is produced in such a way that it reduces coal consumption
B. It is the energy that is produced in such a way as to minimize its negative impact
on the environment
C. It is the energy that is produced to reduce pollution
D. All of the above

Answer: B) It is the energy that is produced in such a way as to minimize its negative
impact on the environment

Explanation:

Green Energy is the energy that is produced in such a way as to minimize its negative
impact on the environment.
153.Sources of green energy are actually ____.

A. Renewable Energy sources

B. Non-renewable Energy sources

Answer: A) Renewable Energy sources

Explanation:

Sources of green energy are renewable energy sources that include energy from the sun,
wind water, etc.

154.State whether the statement is True or False?

'The organic matter produced by plants and their derivatives can be used for thermal
energy consumption.'

A. True
B. False

Answer: A) True

Explanation:

The organic matter produced by plants and their derivatives is called biomass and this
biomass can be used for thermal energy consumption.

155.The energy sources, which provide a net supply of energy are called ____.

A. Primary energy sources

B. Secondary energy sources

Answer: A) Primary energy sources

Explanation:

The energy sources, which provide a net supply of energy, are called Primary energy
sources.

156.Oil, coal, natural gas, and nuclear power are some of the ____ energy sources.

A. Primary energy sources

B. Secondary energy sources

Answer: A) Primary energy sources

Explanation:
Oil, coal, natural gas, and nuclear power are some of the primary energy sources.

157.Solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy are some of the _____ energy
sources.

A. Primary energy sources

B. Secondary energy sources

Answer: B) Secondary energy sources

Explanation:

Solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy are some of the secondary energy
sources.

158.Which energy is the cheapest of all renewable sources of energy?

A. Hydroelectric energy
B. Solar energy
C. Wind energy
D. Biomass

Answer: B) Solar energy

Explanation:

Among all the renewable energy solar energy is the cheapest form of renewable energy,
also it is a pollution-free source of energy.

159.In how many ways electricity can be generated from solar energy?

A. There is only 1 way to generate electricity from solar energy

B. There are 2 ways in which we can generate electricity from solar energy
C. There are more than 2 ways in which we can generate electricity from solar
energy
D. All of the above

Answer: C) There are more than 2 ways in which we can generate electricity from solar
energy

Explanation:

There are 2 ways in which we can generate electricity from solar energy, and the two
ways are as follows:

 By solar thermal power production system

  By solar photovoltaic cells

160.In which of the following way of electricity generation from solar energy, solar
energy is first collected by using a solar pond, a flat plate collector, and turn-able
mirrors?

A. In solar thermal power production system

B. In solar photovoltaic cells

Answer: A) In solar thermal power production system

Explanation:

In a solar thermal power production system, solar energy is first collected by using a
solar pond, a flat plate collector, and turn-able mirrors.

161.Nuclear Fission and nuclear fusion using which can be performed under
controlled conditions?

A. Nuclear fission
B. Nuclear fusion

Answer: A) Nuclear fission

Explanation:

Only Nuclear fission can be performed under controlled conditions whereas nuclear
fusion cannot be performed under controlled conditions.

162.An ecosystem structure is divided into how many types?

A. 2 types
B. 3 types

Answer: A) 2 types

Explanation:

An ecosystem structure is divided into 2 types: Abiotic components and Biotic

components.

163.____ refers to the branch of biological science concerned with the relationships
and interactions between a living organism and its surroundings or environment.

A. Abiotic
B. Biotic
 C. Ecosystem
D. Ecology

Answer: D) Ecology

Explanation:

Ecology is the branch of Biological science concerned with the relationships and
interactions between a living organism and its surroundings or environment.

164.What are Primary air pollutants?

A. Primary air pollutants are those which are emitted directly into the atmosphere
and remain in the form in which they are emitted
B. Primary air pollutants are produced in air by the interaction between two or more
primary pollutants or by a reaction between atmospheric constituents

Answer: A) Primary air pollutants are those which are emitted directly into the
atmosphere and remain in the form in which they are emitted

Explanation:

Primary air pollutants are those which are emitted directly into the atmosphere and
remain in the form in which they are emitted.

165.What are Secondary air pollutants?

A. Secondary air pollutants are those which are emitted directly into the atmosphere
and remain in the form in which they are emitted
B. Secondary air pollutants are produced in air by the interaction between two or
more primary pollutants or by a reaction between atmospheric constituents

Answer: B) Secondary air pollutants are produced in air by the interaction between two
or more primary pollutants or by a reaction between atmospheric constituents

Explanation:

Secondary air pollutants are produced in air by the interaction between two or more
primary pollutants or by a reaction between atmospheric constituents.

166.Which of the following is the example of primary pollutants?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Oxides of sulphur
C. Hydrocarbons
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Primary pollutants include, Carbon monoxide, Oxides of sulphur, Hydrocarbons,

hydrogen cyanide, etc.

167.Which types of air pollutants include ozone (O3 )?

A. Primary air pollutant

B. Secondary air pollutant

Answer: B) Secondary air pollutant

Explanation:

Secondary air pollutant includes ozone, peroxyacetyl nitrate acid mist, etc.

168.____ air pollutants are those which contain carbon and hydrogen as the main
constituents along with other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, etc.

A. Organic
B. Inorganic

Answer: A) Organic

Explanation:

Organic air pollutants are those which contain carbon and hydrogen as the main
constituents along with other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, etc.

169.____ Air pollutants are finely divided solid and liquid dispersed in the atmosphere.

A. Particulate
B. Gaseous

Answer: A) Particulate

Explanation:

Particulate Air pollutants are finely divided solid and liquid dispersed in the atmosphere.

170.What is smog?

A. Smog is a liquid particle and droplets formed by the condensation of vapors

B. Smog is a harmful mixture of smoke formed by incomplete combustion of
 organic material

Answer: B) Smog is a harmful mixture of smoke formed by incomplete combustion of

organic material

Explanation:

Smog is a harmful mixture of smoke formed by incomplete combustion of organic

material.

171.What is E-waste?

A. All the files which are not used on computers or all over the internet are known
as E-waste.
B. All junk electronics, television sets, computers, monitors refrigerators, chips, and
medical equipment are known as E-waste

Answer: B) All junk electronics, television sets, computers, monitors refrigerators, chips,
and medical equipment are known as E-waste

Explanation:

All junk electronics, television sets, computers, monitors refrigerators, chips, and
medical equipment are known as E-waste.

172. Do E-waste is harmful to human life?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer: A) Yes

Explanation:

Electronics disposed of by landfilling causes serious health hazards as most of these

products contain arsenic, cadmium, Mercury, etc.

173. Which of the following powers comes under the central pollution control board
(CPCD)?

A. Organizes comprehensive programs on pollution-related issues for mass media

B. Organizes training-related programs for the prevention and control of pollution.
C. Prepare Guidelines for treatment and disposal of sewage and trade effluents.
D. All of the above.

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Following powers comes under the central pollution control board (CPCD):

 Organizes comprehensive programs on pollution-related issues for mass media

 Organizes training-related programs for the prevention and control of pollution.
 Prepare Guidelines for treatment and disposal of sewage and trade effluents.

174. Which of the following measures is used to control acid rain?

A. By controlling the sources of NOx and SOx from anthropogenic sources.

B. Using lime
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Answer: C) All of the above

Explanation:

By controlling the sources of NOx and SOx from anthropogenic sources and by Using
lime we can overcome acid rain.

175. Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum will control
the greenhouse effect.
Is this statement true or false?

A. True
B. False

Answer: A) True

Explanation:

By reducing the consumption of fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum will control the
greenhouse effect.

176. Which of the following greenhouse gas is contributed by cattle farming?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Methane
C. Nitrous oxide
D. None of the above

Answer: B) Methane

Explanation:
Methane is a gas released by the digestive processes of cattle and hence cattle farming
also contributes to the greenhouse effect.