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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Environmental Protection

1   The history of human evolution and civilization is about
    (A)   3 million years old
    (B)   100 million years old
    (C)   1 billion years old
    (D)   Only 50,000 years old
2   ORS is used in case of
    (A)   Dehydration
    (B)   Fluid and salt replacement due to diarrhea and vomiting
    (C)   Severe electrolyte depletion
    (D)   All of the given
3   Diarrhea is caused ethics
    (A)   Bacteria and protozoa
    (B)   Viruses and fungi
    (C)   Viruses only
    (D)   Bacteria and viruses
4   Equity and social justice are essential components of
    (A)   Value education
    (B)   Conservation of biodiversity
    (C)   Human rights
    (D)   Environment ethics
5   The process of conversion of electricity (energy) from waste is called
    (A)   Pyrolysis
    (B)   Vermicomposting
    (C)   Sanitary landfill
    (D)   Plastic recycling
6   Hormones and pheromones are
    (A)   First generation pesticides
    (B)   Second generation pesticides
    (C)   Third generation pesticides
    (D)   Fourth generation pesticides
7   __________ gives an empirical value to water quality and is a parameter for the matter present in water.
    (A)   BOD
    (B)   COD
    (C)   DO
    (D)   NOD
8   The common conversation of solid waste into manure & biogas, using bacteria & fungi is called
    (A)   BOD
    (B)   COD
    (C)   DO
    (D)   NOD
9   In India several Acts were passed from
    (A)   1970 – 1980
    (B)   1969 – 1989
    (C)   1972 – 1986
    (D)   None of the above
10   Environmental (Protection) rules 1986 involves state government and gives power
    (A)   To promote the actions of the effective implementation of the act
    (B)   To emphasize the action of the effective implementation of the act
    (C)   To coordinate the action of the effective implementation of the act
    (D)   None of the above
11   Environmental (Protection) Rules were amended in 1994 for EIA which stands for,
    (A)   “Environmental Impact Assessment” of various development projects
    (B)   “Economical Investment Assessment” of various development projects
    (C)   “Evaluation of Importance and Assessment” of various development projects
    (D)   None of the above
12   SPCB stands for
    (A)   State Pollution Control Board
    (B)   Service Protection Control Bureau
    (C)   Security Protection Control Board
    (D)   None of the above
13   Wildlife (Protection) Act is adopted by all the states of India except
    (A)   Jharkhand
    (B)   Jammu & Kashmir
    (C)   Union Territories
    (D)   None of the above
14   National Parks are declared by state government as per the wildlife (Protection) Act under section
    (A)   Section 7
    (B)   Section 18
    (C)   Section 35
    (D)   None of the above
15   Under wildlife (Protection) Act, in 1992, which of the following rules was made?
    (A)   “Recognition of Zoo Rules” for evaluation and recognition of Zoos
    (B)   Declaration of an area of “Sanctuary” Rule
    (C)   “National Park” declaration Rule
    (D)   None of the above
16   The 42nd amendment to the constitution of India, transferred forests from state list to the concurrent list. Which year the said amendment done?
    (A)   1972
    (B)   1976
    (C)   1980
    (D)   None of the above
17   The Environment Protection Act, 1986 does not provide
    (A)   A framework for the co-ordination of central and state authorities established under the water (Prevention and Control) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control) Act, 1981
    (B)   Power to state govt. for protection and improvement of environment
    (C)   Power to the central government to take measures necessary to protect and improve the quality of the environment
    (D)   None of the above
18   Under EPA 1986, the central government is empowered to take measures necessary to protect and improve the quality of the environment by
    (A)   Setting standards for emissions and discharges
    (B)   Regulating the location of industries
    (C)   Management of hazardous wastes
    (D)   All of the above
19   As per EPA 1986, Environment does NOT include
    (A)   Air
    (B)   Space
    (C)   Land
    (D)   Water
20   Match correctly the following and choose the correct option. A-Environment Protection Act B-Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act C-Water Act D-Amendment of Air Act to include noise a-1974 b-1987 c-1986 d-1981. The correct matches are:
    (A)   A-b, B-a, C-d, D-c
    (B)   A-c, B-b, C-d, D-a
    (C)   A-c, B-d, C-a, D-b
    (D)   A-c, B-b, C-d, D-a
21   Chapter 3 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 deals with
    (A)   General Powers of the Central Government
    (B)   Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Environmental pollution
    (C)   Miscellaneous
    (D)   Preliminary
22   The minimum penalty for contravention or violation of any provision of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is
    (A)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or fine up to one lakh rupees, or both
    (B)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or fine up to one lakh rupees, or both
    (C)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to six years or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both
    (D)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both
23   The Act also provides for the further penalty if the failure or contravention continues after the date of conviction. It is
    (A)   Rs 5000 per week
    (B)   Rs 10000 per week
    (C)   Rs 10000 per day
    (D)   Rs 5000 per day
24   The Central Government or any other person duly authorized is empowered to collect the samples of —–..as evidence of the offences under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
    (A)   Air
    (B)   Water
    (C)   Soil
    (D)   Any substance
25   The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in year?
    (A)   1981
    (B)   1986
    (C)   1974
    (D)   1972
26   As compared to all other Lawson environment protection which law is more effective and bold measure to fight the problem of pollution
    (A)   The Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act
    (B)   The water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
    (C)   The Environment (Protection) Act
    (D)   National Environment Appellate Authority Act
27   The Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act was enacted in year
    (A)   1981
    (B)   1986
    (C)   1974
    (D)   1972
28   The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in year
    (A)   1981
    (B)   1986
    (C)   1974
    (D)   1972
29   The genesis of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, thus, is in which articles of Indian constitution
    (A)   46A and 50A
    (B)   48A and 51A
    (C)   40A and 50A
    (D)   46A and 55A
30   How many sections and chapters the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has respectively?
    (A)   25 and 4
    (B)   26 and 5
    (C)   28 and 5
    (D)   26 and 4
31   Chapter3 of Environment (Protection) Act, deals with
    (A)   General Powers of Central Government
    (B)   Prevention, Control and Abatement of Environmental Pollution
    (C)   Miscellaneous
    (D)   Preliminary
32   The minimum penalty for contravention or violation of any provision of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is
    (A)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or fine up to one lakh rupees, or both
    (B)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or fine up to one lakh rupees, or both
    (C)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to six years or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both
    (D)   an imprisonment for a term which may extend to six years or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both
33   The Act also provides for the further penalty if the failure or contravention continues after the date of conviction. It is
    (A)   Rs.5000 per week
    (B)   Rs.10000 per week
    (C)   Rs.10000 per day
    (D)   Rs.5000 per day
34   The Central Government or any other person duly authorised is empowered to collect the samples of—– as evidence of the offences under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
    (A)   Air
    (B)   Water
    (C)   Soil
    (D)   Any substance
35   The Environmental (Protection) act, 1986 has relaxed the rule of “Locus Standi” and because of such relaxation even a common citizens can approach the Court provided he has given a notice of—–
    (A)   40days
    (B)   60days
    (C)   30days
    (D)   120days
36   The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986—– to the officers of the Government for any act done under the provisions of this Act or under the powers vested in them or functions assigned to them under this Act
    (A)   Does not grant immunity
    (B)   Grants immunity
    (C)   Grants awards
    (D)   Grants scholarship
37   In the commission of the offence under this act by Government Department, the Act holds the Head of the Department as guilty of the offence unless
    (A)   The head of the Department proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence
    (B)   The head of the Department proves that the offence was committed with the knowledge to his superiors
    (C)   The head of the Department was on tour
    (D)   The head of the Department was on leaves
38   The Act debars the Civil Courts from having any jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of —–
    (A)   An action
    (B)   Direction
    (C)   Order issued by Central Government
    (D)   all of these
39   The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 does not provide
    (A)   A framework for the co-ordination of central and state authorities established under the water (Prevention and Control) Act, 1974and Air (Prevention and Control) Act, 1981.
    (B)   Power to state government for protection and improvement of environment
    (C)   Power to the central government to take measures necessary to protect and improve the quality of environment
    (D)   None of the above
40   Under EPA 1986, the central government is empowered to take measures necessary to protect and improve the quality of the environment by
    (A)   Setting standards for emissions and discharging
    (B)   Regulating the location of industries
    (C)   Management of hazardous wastes
    (D)   All of these
41   How many chapters are there in EPA 1986?
    (A)   3
    (B)   6
    (C)   4
    (D)   5
42   As per EPA 1986, Environment does NOT include
    (A)   AIR
    (B)   Space
    (C)   Land
    (D)   Water
43   —– Is the first country in the world to have made provisions for protection & conservation of environment in its constitution
    (A)   India
    (B)   Japan
    (C)   U.S.
    (D)   New Zealand
44   5th June is celebrated as—–
    (A)   World forest day
    (B)   World environment day
    (C)   World water day
    (D)   Earth day
45   The article —— In the constitution recognizes environmental protection as one of the fundamental duties of every citizen of India.
    (A)   Article 42
    (B)   Article 48A
    (C)   Article 51A (g)
    (D)   Article 57A (g)
46   The Air (prevention and control of pollution) act was enforced in—–
    (A)   1951
    (B)   1961
    (C)   1971
    (D)   1981
47   Noise pollution has been inserted in the air (prevention and control of pollution) Act in —–
    (A)   1987
    (B)   1977
    (C)   1967
    (D)   1957
48   In the air (prevention and control of pollution) Act 1981, section 20 of the act is for —-
    (A)   Prevention for ensuring emission standards from automobiles
    (B)   Provision for insuring air pollution control area.
    (C)   Provision for insuring industrial emissions
    (D)   None of these.
49   As per section 19 of the air (prevention and control of pollution) act, the state government may declare—–
    (A)   Air pollution and control area
    (B)   Stake height for emissions
    (C)   Emission from vehicles
    (D)   None of these.
50   CPCB stands for—–
    (A)   Central pollution control board
    (B)   Central population control board
    (C)   Central population censes board
    (D)   None of these.
51   Water (prevention and control of pollution) Act, enforced in—–
    (A)   1964
    (B)   1974
    (C)   1984
    (D)   1994
52   The environment (protection) Act came in to force on—–
    (A)   1st November 1986
    (B)   19th November 1986
    (C)   20th November 1999
    (D)   19th November 1996
53   The environment (protection) Act, 1986, on November 19.The November 19 is birth anniversary of our late prime minister—–
    (A)   Javaharalal Nehru
    (B)   Lal Bahadur Sastri
    (C)   Indira Gandhi
    (D)   Morarji Desai
54   Wild life (protection) Act came into force in the year—–
    (A)   1972
    (B)   1982
    (C)   1992
    (D)   1902
55   In 1800 the population on the earth was about —–
    (A)   4 billion
    (B)   3 billion
    (C)   45 billion
    (D)   1 billion
56   The present world population has just crossed —–
    (A)   6 billion
    (B)   11 billion
    (C)   14 billion
    (D)   89 billion
57   The time needed for a population to double its size at a constant annual rate is known as —–
    (A)   Population time
    (B)   Reverse population time
    (C)   Doubling time
    (D)   Reciprocating time
58   If r is the annual growth rate, then doubling time (TD) —–
    (A)   r/70
    (B)   70/r
    (C)   r+r /70
    (D)   r2 /70
59   If a nation has 2% annual growth rate, its population will double in—–
    (A)   25 years
    (B)   15 years
    (C)   100 years
    (D)   35 years
60   Bell shaped pyramid structure of population occurs in—–
    (A)   India
    (B)   France
    (C)   Nigeria
    (D)   Ethiopia
61   Pyramid shaped structure of population occurs in—–
    (A)   India
    (B)   USA
    (C)   France
    (D)   Canada
62   Urn shaped structure of population occurs in —–
    (A)   Germany
    (B)   India
    (C)   Ethiopia
    (D)   Nigeria
63   United Nation decade for woman had been during—–
    (A)   1985-1995
    (B)   1975-1985
    (C)   1915-1925
    (D)   1970-1980
64   HIV stands for—–
    (A)   Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    (B)   Health Immunodeficiency Virus
    (C)   Human Identification Virus
    (D)   None of these
65   AIDS stands for—–
    (A)   Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
    (B)   Applied Immunodeficiency Syndrome
    (C)   Acquired Immunodeficiency system
    (D)   None of these
66   In AIDS there is decline in—– which are the key fighters in the immune system
    (A)   S- cells
    (B)   p- cells
    (C)   T-cells
    (D)   Y- cells
67   —–has the lowest birth rate among all the state in India
    (A)   Punjab
    (B)   Maharashtra
    (C)   UP
    (D)   Kerala

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