Multiple Choice Questions on Environmental Studies Set-5
MCQ on Social Issues and Environmental Education
1. NGOs stands for
- Nine-Governmental Organization
- Non-Governmental Organization
- National-Grade Organization
- Nine-Governmental Organization
Answer : B
2. The first of the major environmental protection act to
be promulgated in India was:
- Air Act
- Water Act
- Environmental Act
- Noise Pollution Rule
Answer : B
3. The Forest (Conservation) Act extends to the whole of India except
- Karnataka
- Haryana
- Uttar Pardesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
Answer : D
4. The provisions of environmental protection in the
constitution were made under
- Article 5-A
- Article 21-B
- Article 27-B (h)
- Article 48-A and Article 51-A (g)
Answer : D
5. The Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted in the year
Answer : C
6. What is called for the collection of rainwater for use?
- Rain collection
- Rain digging
- Rainwater harvesting
- Rain water pumping
Answer : C
7. Carbon credit is meant for ........
- Protection of environment
- Dimond trading
- Deforestation
- Rural infrastructure
Answer : A
8. Which option is correct, when we only accomplish two out of three pillars of Sustainable Development?
- Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable
- Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable
- Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable
- None of the above
Answer : D
9. CPCB stands for ___________
- control prevention by cental board
- control of of pollution by cental bureau
- central pollution control board
- None of these
Answer : C
10. Which one of the following is the benefit of rainwater harvesting?
- Decrease the ground water level
- Provide a lot of water to play
- Flood mitigation
- Create good aesthetic view
Answer : C
11. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was
enacted in the year
Answer : C
12. Rainwater harvesting increases the groundwater levels.
Answer : A
13. The word ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence in the year?
Answer : D
14. Which of the following are objectives of Environmental (Protection) Act?
- Maintenance of harmonious relationship between human and therir enviroment
- Prevention of hazards to all living creatures and property
- Protection and improvement of environment
- All of the above
Answer : D
15. SPCB stand for
- security protection control board
- service protection control board
- state pollution control board
- None of these
Answer : C
16. Penalty for conservation of the provisions of the Forest Act is under
- Section 3A
- Section 4A
- Section 12A
- Section 8A
Answer : A
17. The Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in the year
Answer : B
18.Which of the option is not incorporated as sustainable development parameters?
- Inter and Intra-generation equity
- Carrying capacity
- Gender disparity and diversity
- None of the above
Answer : D
19. Mercury and lead are toxic elements, which causes
- Noise Pollution
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Land contamination
Answer : D
20. The Wildlife (Protection) Act contains
- 8 Chapters
- 7 Chapters
- 6 Chapters
- 5 Chapters
Answer : B