Environment
Question 1 |
Irritation in eyes is caused by the pollutant
Sulphur di-oxide | |
Ozone | |
PAN | |
Nitrous oxide |
Question 2 |
Which is the source of chlorofluorocarbons ?
Thermal power plants | |
Automobiles | |
Refrigeration and Airconditioning | |
Fertilizers |
Question 3 |
Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource ?
Clean air | |
Fertile soil | |
Fresh water | |
Salt |
Question 4 |
Which of the following parameters is not used as a pollution indicator in water ?
Total dissolved solids | |
Coliform count | |
Dissolved oxygen | |
Density |
Question 5 |
S and P waves are associated with
floods | |
wind energy | |
earthquakes | |
tidal energy |
Question 6 |
Match Lists I and II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(i) Ozone hole (a) Tsunami
(ii) Greenhouse effect (b) UV radiations
(iii) Natural hazards (c) Methane
(iv) Sustainable development (d) Eco-centrism
List – I List – II
(i) Ozone hole (a) Tsunami
(ii) Greenhouse effect (b) UV radiations
(iii) Natural hazards (c) Methane
(iv) Sustainable development (d) Eco-centrism
(b) (c) (a) (d) | |
(c) (b) (a) (d) | |
(d) (c) (a) (b) | |
(d) (b) (c) (a) |
Question 7 |
The phrase “tragedy of commons” is in the context of
tragic even related to damage caused by release of poisonous gases. | |
tragic conditions of poor people. | |
degradation of renewable free access resources. | |
climate change. |
Question 8 |
Kyoto Protocol is related to
Ozone depletion | |
Hazardous waste | |
Climate change | |
Nuclear energy |
Question 9 |
Which of the following is a source of emissions leading to the eventual formation of surface ozone as a pollutant?
Transport sector | |
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning | |
Wetlands | |
Fertilizers |
Question 10 |
The smog in cities in Indian mainly consists of
Oxides of sulphur | |
Oxides of nitrogen and unburnt hydrocarbons | |
Carbon monoxide and SPM | |
Oxides of sulphur and ozone |
Question 11 |
Which of the following types of natural hazards have the highest potential to cause damage to humans?
Earthquakes | |
Forest fires | |
Volcanic eruptions | |
Droughts and Floods |
Question 12 |
The percentage share of renewable energy sources in the power production in India is around
2-3% | |
22-25% | |
10-12% | |
< 1% |
Question 13 |
In terms of total CO 2 emissions from a country, identity the correct sequence:
U.S.A. > China > India > Russia | |
China > U.S.A. > India > Russia | |
China > U.S.A. > Russia > India | |
U.S.A. > China > Russia > India |
Question 14 |
Match List – I and List – II and identify the correct code:


i ii iii iv | |
iv iii i ii | |
ii iii iv i | |
iii iv ii i |
Question 15 |
Which of the anthropogenic activity accounts for more than 2/3 rd of global water consumption?
Agriculture | |
Hydropower generation | |
Industry | |
Domestic and Municipal usage |
Question 16 |
One of the anthropogenic sources of gaseous pollutants chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in air is
Cement Industry | |
Fertiliser industry | |
Foam industry | |
Pesticide industry |
Question 17 |
The cyclone “Hudhud” hit the coast of which State?
Andhra Pradesh | |
Karnataka | |
Kerala | |
Gujarat |
Question 18 |
Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource?
Clean air | |
Fresh water | |
Fertile soil | |
Salt |
Question 19 |
Which one of the following continents is at a greater risk of desertification?
Africa | |
Asia | |
South America | |
North America |
Question 20 |
Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests?
Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer. | |
Their role in maintaining the oxygen and carbon balance of the earth. | |
Their ability to regulate surface and air temperatures, moisture content and reflectivity. | |
Their contribution to the biological diversity of the planet. |
Question 21 |
The most comprehensive approach to address the problems of man-environment interaction is one of the following:
Natural Resource Conservation Approach | |
Urban-industrial Growth Oriented Approach | |
Rural-agricultural Growth Oriented Approach | |
Watershed Development Approach |
Question 22 |
The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon mono-oxide (CO), in urban areas is
Thermal power sector | |
Transport sector | |
Industrial sector | |
Domestic sector |
Question 23 |
ln a fuel cell driven vehicle, the energy is obtained from the combustion of
Methane | |
Hydrogen | |
LPG | |
CNG |
Question 24 |
By the year 2022, the Climate Change Action Plan of Government of India aims at installing
20,000 MW of wind power | |
25,000 MW of wind power | |
20,000 MW of solar power | |
10,000 MW of solar power |
Question 25 |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves has UNESCO recognition ?
Manas | |
Kanchenjunga | |
Seshachalam Hills | |
Greater Nicobar |
Question 26 |
Which activity contributes to water pollution more than any other throughout world ?
Agriculture | |
Hydroelectric power generation | |
Industry | |
Urbanisation |
Question 27 |
Match List – I with List – II and find the correct answer from the codes given below :


i ii iii iv | |
ii iii iv i | |
iii iv ii i | |
iv iii i ii |
Question 28 |
G5 are the five most important emerging economies of world. Which one of the following does not form part of G5 ?
Mexico | |
Brazil | |
China | |
Korea |
Question 29 |
Which of the following nations has the maximum per capita emissions of carbon di-oxide?
China | |
Japan | |
USA | |
India |
Question 30 |
Which of the following cities has been worst affected by urban smog in recent times?
Paris | |
London | |
Los Angeles | |
Beijing |
Question 31 |
The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is
run-off urban areas | |
run-off from agricultural forms | |
sewage effluents | |
industrial effluents |
Question 32 |
'Lahar' is a natural disaster involving
eruption of large amount of material | |
strong winds | |
strong water waves | |
strong wind and water waves |
Question 33 |
In order to avoid catastrophic consequences of climate change, there is general agreement among the countries of the world to limit the rise in average surface temperature of earth compared to that of pre-industrial times by
1.5 oC to 2 oC | |
2.0 oC to 3.5 oC | |
0.5 oC to 1.0 oC | |
0.25 oC to 0.5 oC |
Question 34 |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:
(i) Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country.
(ii) India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world.
(iii) The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu.
(iv) The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda.
(i) Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country.
(ii) India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world.
(iii) The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu.
(iv) The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda.
(i) and (ii) | |
(i), (ii) and (iii) | |
(ii) and (iii) | |
(i) and (iv) |
Question 35 |
The arsenic pollution in ground water in Bangladesh and parts of India is due to
Industrial waste | |
Thermal power plants | |
Natural sources | |
Agricultural practices |
Question 36 |
Among the following air pollutants which directly impacts human health as well as climate?
Soot | |
Sulphur dioxide | |
Oxides of nitrogen | |
Chlorofluoro carbons |
Question 37 |
Assertion (A): The problems of environmental sustainability are difficult to resolve.
Reason (R): Our understanding how environment works and how different human choices affect environment is inadequate.
Choose the correct code:
Reason (R): Our understanding how environment works and how different human choices affect environment is inadequate.
Choose the correct code:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is true and (R) is false. | |
(A) is false and (R) is true. |
Question 38 |
The percentage share of electrical power from solar energy in the total electric power generation from all renewable energy sources sought to be achieved by Indian government by the year 2022, is
~ 57.1% | |
~ 65.5% | |
~ 47.5% | |
~ 75% |
Question 39 |
As part of Intended Nationally Determined contributions, Indian government through additional forest and tree cover has resolved to create an additional carbon sink (in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent) by year 2030 to the extent of
3.5 to 4 billion tons | |
2.5 to 3 billion tons | |
1.5 to 2 billion tons | |
1 to 1.5 billion tons |
Question 40 |
Which of the following is a meteorological hazard?
Avalanche | |
Coastal erosion | |
Landslide | |
Blizzard |
Question 41 |
The factors which are most important in determining the impact of anthropogenic activities on environment are:
Population, forest cover and land available per person | |
Population, affluence per person, land available per person | |
Population, affluence per person and the technology used for exploiting resources | |
Atmospheric conditions, population and forest cover |
Question 42 |
India's contribution to total global carbon dioxide emissions is about:
~15% | |
~3% | |
~6% | |
~10% |
Question 43 |
In which of the countries per capita use of water is maximum?
India | |
USA | |
European Union | |
China |
Question 44 |
Two earthquakes A and B happen to be of magnitude 5 and 6 respectively on Richter Scale.
The ratio of the energies released E B /E A will be approximately:
The ratio of the energies released E B /E A will be approximately:
~64 | |
~8 | |
~16 | |
~32 |
Question 45 |
In the recently launched Air Quality Index in India, which of the following pollutants is not included?
Chlorofluorocarbons | |
Carbon monoxide | |
Fine particulate matter | |
Ozone |
Question 46 |
Which of the following combinations represent renewable natural resources?
Oil, forests and tides | |
Fertile soil, fresh water and natural gas | |
Clean air, phosphates and biological diversity | |
Fishes, fertile soil and fresh water |
Question 47 |
Which of the following is the largest source of water pollution in major rivers of India?
Untreated sewage | |
Agriculture run-off | |
Unregulated small scale industries | |
Religious practices |
Question 48 |
Indian government’s target of producing power from biomass by the year 2022, is
50 MW | |
25 MW | |
15 MW | |
10 MW | |
None of the Above |
Question 49 |
Assertion (A): Conserving our soil resources is critical to human survival.
Reason (R): Soil is home to many micro-organisms and contains minerals.
Reason (R): Soil is home to many micro-organisms and contains minerals.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is true and (R) is false. | |
(A) is false and (R) is true. |
Question 50 |
World Meterological Organisation’s (WMO) objective has been to reduce the number of deaths to hydrometerological disasters over the decade 2010-2019 by (with reference to the decade 1994-2003)
25% | |
50% | |
75% | |
80% |
Question 51 |
Identify the air pollutant in urban areas which irritates eyes and also respiratory tract of human beings.
Particulate matter | |
Oxides of nitrogen | |
Surface ozone | |
Carbon monoxide |
Question 52 |
Inside rural homes, the source/sources of Nitrogen Oxide Pollution may be:
(a) Unvented gas stoves
(b) Wood stoves
(c) Kerosene heaters
(a) Unvented gas stoves
(b) Wood stoves
(c) Kerosene heaters
(a) and (b) only | |
(b) and (c) only | |
(b) only | |
(a), (b) and (c) |
Question 53 |
Which of the following pollutants can cause cancer in humans?
Pesticides | |
Mercury | |
Lead | |
Ozone |
Question 54 |
Assertion (A): People population control measures do not necessarily help in checking environmental degradation.
Reason (R): The relationship between population growth and environmental degradation is rather complex.
Reason (R): The relationship between population growth and environmental degradation is rather complex.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is true but (R) is false. | |
(A) is false but (R) is true |
Question 55 |
Which of the following phenomena is not a natural hazard?
Wildfire | |
Lightning | |
Landslide | |
Chemical contamination |
Question 56 |
As part of National Climate Change Policy, Indian government is planning to raise the installed capacity of renewable energy by the year 2030 to
175 GW | |
200 GW | |
250 GW | |
350 GW |
Question 57 |
At present, in terms of per capita energy consumption (kWh/year), identify the correct sequence.
Brazil > Russia > China > India | |
Russia > China > India > Brazil | |
Russia > China > Brazil > India | |
China > Russia > Brazil > India |
Question 58 |
The dominant source of pollution due to oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) in urban areas is
Road transport | |
Commercial sector | |
Energy use in industry | |
Power plants |
Question 59 |
Which of the following is not a water-bone disease?
Typhoid | |
Hepatitis | |
Cholera | |
Dengue |
Question 60 |
In which country, the recent international agreement on phasing out Hydro Fluoro Carbons (HFCs) was signed?
Rwanda | |
Morocco | |
South Africa | |
Algeria |
Question 61 |
Which of the following natural hazards is not hydro-meteorological?
Snow avalanche | |
Sea erosion | |
Tropical cyclone | |
Tsunami |
Question 62 |
Indian government's target for power production from small hydro projects by the year 2022 is
1 Giga-Watt | |
5 Giga-Watt | |
10 Giga-Watt | |
15 Giga-Watt |
Question 63 |
An earthquake of a magnitude in the range of 6·0 – 6·9 on the Richter Scale is considered
Moderate | |
Strong | |
Major | |
Great |
Question 64 |
Frequent episodes of dense smog in winter season in the National Capital Region (NCR) can be attributed to
(i) Stubble burning
(ii) Biomass burning in rural households
(iii) Transport
(iv) Transboundary movement of pollutants
(i) Stubble burning
(ii) Biomass burning in rural households
(iii) Transport
(iv) Transboundary movement of pollutants
(i) and (iii) | |
(i), (ii) and (iii) | |
(i), (iii) and (iv) | |
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 65 |
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) comprises of
(i) Household waste
(ii) Sanitation residue
(iii) Waste from streets
(iv) Construction and demolition debris
(i) Household waste
(ii) Sanitation residue
(iii) Waste from streets
(iv) Construction and demolition debris
(i), (ii) and (iii) | |
(i) and (iii) | |
(i), (iii) and (iv) | |
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 66 |
As per the Indian Government’s target for exploiting renewable energy sources, the percentage share of solar and wind energy in the total power generation from renewable energy sources by the year 2022 will be about
~ 91·43% | |
~ 57·14% | |
~ 50% | |
~ 60% |
Question 67 |
Occurrence of natural hazards is affected by:
(a) Land use changes
(b) Drainage and construction
(c) Ozone depletion
(d) Climate change
(a) Land use changes
(b) Drainage and construction
(c) Ozone depletion
(d) Climate change
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(a), (b) and (d) | |
(b), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (c) and (d) |
Question 68 |
Among the following fuels of energy, which is the most environments friendly?
Biogas | |
CNG | |
Hydrogen | |
Ethanol |
Question 69 |
Which of the following pollutant gases is not produced both naturally and as a result of industrial activity?
Nitrous oxide | |
Methane | |
Carbon dioxide | |
Chlorofluoro carbons |
Question 70 |
Assertion (A): In urban areas, smog episodes occur frequently in winters.
Reason (R): In winters, a lot of biomass is burnt by people for heating purposes or to keep themselves warm.
Reason (R): In winters, a lot of biomass is burnt by people for heating purposes or to keep themselves warm.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true and (R) is false | |
Both (A) and (R) are false | |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
Question 71 |
Which of the following pollutants is the major cause of respiratory disease?
Nitrogen oxides | |
Carbon monoxide | |
Volatile organic compounds | |
Suspended fine particles |
Question 72 |
Bitumen is obtained from :
Forests and Plants | |
Kerosene oil | |
Crude oil | |
underground mines |
Question 73 |
Malaria is caused by :
bacterial infection | |
viral infection | |
parasitic infection | |
fungal infection |
Question 74 |
The cloudy nights are warmer compared to clear nights (without clouds) during winter days. This is because :
clouds radiate heat towards the earth | |
clouds prevent cold wave from the sky, descend on earth | |
clouds prevent escaping of the heat radiation from the earth | |
clouds being at great heights from earth absorb heat from the sun and send towards the earth |
Question 75 |
Largest soil group of India is :
Red soil | |
Black soil | |
Sandy soil | |
Mountain soil |
Question 76 |
Main pollutant of the Indian coastal water is :
oil spill | |
municipal sewage | |
industrial effluents | |
aerosols |
Question 77 |
Human ear is most sensitive to noise in the following frequency ranges :
1-2 KHz | |
100-500 Hz | |
10-12 KHz | |
13-16 KHz |
Question 78 |
Which species of chromium is toxic in water :
Cr + 2 | |
Cr + 3 | |
Cr + 6 | |
Cr is non-toxic element |
Question 79 |
l-2 KHz | |
100-500 Hz | |
10-12 KHz | |
13-16 KHz | |
None of the above |
Question 79 Explanation:
Excluded for evaluation
Question 80 |
Which one of the following units is used to measure intensity of noise?
decibel | |
Hz | |
Phon | |
Watts/m2 |
Question 81 |
If the population growth follows a logistic curve, the maximum sustainable yield:
is equal to half the carrying capacity. | |
is equal to the carrying capacity. | |
depends on growth rates. | |
depends on the initial population. |
Question 82 |
Chemical weathering of rocks is largely dependent upon:
high temperature | |
strong wind action | |
heavy rainfall | |
glaciation |
Question 83 |
Structure of earth's system consists of the following:
Match List-I with List-II and give the correct answer.
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(ii) (iii) (i) (iv) | |
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv) | |
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv) | |
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv) |
Question 84 |
The great Indian Bustard bird is found in
Thar Desert of Rajasthan | |
Coastal regions of India | |
Malabar Coast | |
Delta regions |
Question 85 |
The Sagarmanthan National Park has been established to preserve the eco-system of which mountain peak?
Kanchenjunga | |
Mount Everest | |
Annapurna | |
Dhaulavira |
Question 86 |
Maximum soot is released from
Petrol vehicles | |
CNG vehicles | |
Diesel vehicles | |
Thermal Power Plants |
Question 87 |
Surface Ozone is produced from
Transport sector | |
Cement plants | |
Textile industry | |
Chemical industry |
Question 88 |
Which one of the following non-conventional energy sources can be exploited most economically?
Solar | |
Wind | |
Geo-thermal | |
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) |
Question 89 |
The most recurring natural hazard in India is
Earthquakes | |
Floods | |
Landslides | |
Volcanoes |
Question 90 |
Human Development Report for ‘each’ of the year at global level has been published by:
UNDP | |
WTO | |
IMF | |
World Bank |
Question 91 |
The most significant impact of volcanic eruption has been felt in the form of:
change in weather | |
sinking of islands | |
loss of vegetation | |
extinction of animals |
Question 92 |
With absorption and decomposition of CO2 in ocean water beyond desired level, there will be:
decrease in temperature | |
increase in salinity | |
growth of phytoplankton | |
rise in sea level |
Question 93 |
Arrange column II in proper sequence so as to match it with column I and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(ii) (iii) (i) (iv) | |
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv) | |
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii) | |
(iv) (ii) (iii) (i) |
Question 94 |
The maximum emission of pollutants from fuel sources in India is caused by:
Coal | |
Firewood | |
Refuse burning | |
Vegetable waste product |
Question 95 |
The urbanisation process accounts for the wind in the urban centres during nights to remain:
faster than that in rural areas | |
slower than that in rural areas | |
the same as that in rural areas | |
cooler than that in rural areas |
Question 96 |
Which is the smallest North-east State in India?
Tripura | |
Meghalaya | |
Mizoram | |
Manipur |
Question 97 |
Tamilnadu coastal belt has drinking water shortage due to:
high evaporation | |
sea water flooding due to tsunami | |
over exploitation of ground water by tube wells | |
seepage of sea water |
Question 98 |
While all rivers of Peninsular India flow into the Bay of Bengal, Narmada and Tapti flow into the Arabian Sea because these two rivers:
Follow the slope of these rift valleys | |
The general slope of the Indian peninsula is from east to west | |
The Indian peninsula north of the Satpura ranges, is tilted towards the west | |
The Indian peninsula south of the satpura ranges is tilted towards east |
Question 99 |
Soils in the Mahanadi delta are less fertile than those in the Godavari delta because of:
erosion of top soils by annual floods | |
inundation of land by sea water | |
traditional agriculture practices | |
the derivation of alluvial soil from red-soil hinterland |
Question 100 |
Assertion (A): Aerosols have potential for modifying climate
Reason (R): Aerosols interact with both short waves and radiation
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true, but (R) is false | |
(A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 100 Explanation:
Both A and R are true and R is given suitable reason to A.
Ans:- Option A
Question 101 |
Deforestation during the recent decades has led to:
Soil erosion | |
Landslides | |
Loss of bio-diversity | |
All the above |
Question 102 |
Which one of the following natural hazards is responsible for causing highest human disaster?
Earthquakes | |
Snow-storms | |
Volcanic eruptions | |
Tsunami |
Question 103 |
Which one of the following is appropriate for natural hazard mitigation?
International AID | |
Timely Warning System | |
Rehabilitation | |
Community Participation |
Question 104 |
Slums in metro-city are the result of:
Rural to urban migration | |
Poverty of the city-scape | |
Lack of urban infrastructure | |
Urban-governance |
Question 105 |
The great Indian Bustard bird is found in:
Thar Desert of India | |
Coastal regions of India | |
Temperate Forests in the Himalaya | |
Tarai zones of the Himalayan Foot |
Question 106 |
Tsunami occurs due to:
Mild earthquakes and landslides in the oceans | |
Strong earthquakes and landslides in the oceans | |
Strong earthquakes and landslides in mountains | |
Strong earthquakes and landslides in deserts |
Question 107 |
Which of the natural hazards have big effect on Indian people each year?
Cyclones | |
Floods | |
Earthquakes | |
Landslides |
Question 108 |
Comparative Environment Impact Assessment study is to be conducted for:
the whole year | |
three seasons excluding monsoon | |
any three seasons | |
the worst season |
Question 109 |
Sea level rise results primarily due to:
Heavy rainfall | |
Melting of glaciers | |
Submarine volcanism | |
Seafloor spreading |
Question 110 |
The plume rise in a coal based power plant depends on:
(i) Buoyancy
(ii) Atmospheric stability
(iii) Momentum of exhaust gases
Identify the correct code:
(i) and (ii) only | |
(ii) and (iii) only | |
(i) and (iii) only | |
(i), (ii) and (iii) |
Question 111 |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(ii) (i) (iv) (iii) | |
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii) | |
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv) | |
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
Question 112 |
Which of the following pairs regarding typical composition of hospital wastes is incorrect?
Plastic- 9-12% | |
Metals- 1-2% | |
Ceramic- 8-10% | |
Biodegradable- 35-40% |
Question 113 |
Fresh water achieves its greatest density at:
-4° C | |
0° C | |
4° C | |
-2.5° C |
Question 114 |
Which one of the following is not associated with earthquakes?
Focus | |
Epicenter | |
Seismograph | |
Swells |
Question 115 |
The tallest trees in the world are found in the region :
Equatorial region | |
Temperate region | |
Monsoon region | |
Mediterranean region |
Question 116 |
Environmental impact assessment is an objective analysis of the probable changes in:
physical characteristics of the environment | |
biophysical characteristics of the environment | |
socio-economic characteristics of the environment | |
all the above |
Question 117 |
Bog is a wetland that receives water from:
nearby water bodies | |
melting | |
rain fall only | |
sea only |
Question 118 |
Which of the following region is in the very high risk zone of earthquakes?
Central Indian Highland | |
Coastal region | |
Himalayan region | |
Indian desert |
Question 119 |
Indian coastal areas experienced Tsunami disaster in the year:
2005 | |
2004 | |
2006 | |
2007 |
Question 120 |
Which of the following is not covered in 8 missions under the Climate Action Plan of Government of India?
Solar power | |
Waste to energy conversion | |
Afforestation | |
Nuclear energy |
Question 121 |
The concentration of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in drinking water should not exceed
500 mg/L | |
400 mg/L | |
300 mg/L | |
200 mg/L |
Question 122 |
‘Chipko’ movement was first started by
Arundhati Roy | |
Medha Patkar | |
Ila Bhatt | |
Sunderlal Bahuguna |
Question 123 |
The constituents of photochemical smog responsible for eye irritation are
SO2 and O3 | |
SO2 and NO2 | |
HCHO and PAN | |
SO2 and SPM |
Question 124 |
Assertion (A): Some carbonaceous aerosols may be carcinogenic.
Reason (R): They may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is correct, but (R) is false. | |
(A) is false, but (R) is correct. |
Question 124 Explanation:
Both are correct and R given proper explanation to A
Question 125 |
Volcanic eruptions affect
atmosphere and hydrosphere | |
hydrosphere and biosphere | |
lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere | |
lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere |
Question 126 |
Which type of natural hazards cause maximum damage to property and lives?
Hydrological | |
Hydro-meteorological | |
Geological | |
Geo-chemical |
Question 127 |
Dioxins are produced from
Wastelands | |
Power plants | |
Sugar factories | |
Combustion of plastics |
Question 128 |
The slogan “A tree for each child” was coined for
Social forestry programme | |
Clean Air programme | |
Soil conservation programme | |
Environmental protection programme |
Question 129 |
The main constituents of biogas are
Methane and Carbon di-oxide | |
Methane and Nitric oxide | |
Methane, Hydrogen and Nitric oxide | |
Methane and Sulphur di-oxide |
Question 130 |
Assertion (A): In the world as a whole, the environment has degraded during past several decades.
Reason (R): The population of the world has been growing significantly.
(A) is correct, (R) is correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is correct, (R) is correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is correct, but (R) is false. | |
(A) is false, but (R) is correct. |
Question 131 |
Climate change has implications for
- soil moisture
- forest fires
- biodiversity
- ground water
1 and 3 | |
1, 2 and 3 | |
1, 3 and 4 | |
1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 132 |
Which of the following pollutants affects the respiratory tract in humans?
Carbon monoxide | |
Nitric oxide | |
Sulphur di-oxide | |
Aerosols |
Question 133 |
Which of the following pollutants is not emitted from the transport sector?
Oxides of nitrogen | |
Chlorofluorocarbons | |
Carbon monoxide | |
Poly aromatic hydrocarbons |
Question 134 |
Which of the following sources of energy has the maximum potential in India?
Solar energy | |
Wind energy | |
Ocean thermal energy | |
Tidal energy |
Question 135 |
Which of the following is not a source of pollution in soil?
Transport sector | |
Agriculture sector | |
Thermal power plants | |
Hydropower plants |
Question 136 |
Which of the following is not a natural hazard?
Earthquake | |
Tsunami | |
Flash floods | |
Nuclear accident |
Question 137 |
Ecological footprint represents
area of productive land and water to meet the resources requirement | |
energy consumption | |
CO2 emissions per person | |
forest cover |
Question 138 |
The Ganga Action Plan was initiated during the year
1986 | |
1988 | |
1990 | |
1992 |
Question 139 |
Identify the correct sequence of energy sources in order of their share in the power sector in India :
Thermal > nuclear > hydro > wind | |
Thermal > hydro > nuclear > wind | |
Hydro > nuclear > thermal > wind | |
Nuclear > hydro > wind > thermal |
Question 140 |
Chromium as a contaminant in drinking water in excess of permissible levels, causes
Skeletal damage | |
Gastrointestinal problem | |
Dermal and nervous problems | |
Liver/Kidney problems |
Question 141 |
The main precursors of winter smog are
N2O and hydrocarbons | |
NOx and hydrocarbons | |
SO2 and hydrocarbons | |
SO2 and ozone |
Question 142 |
Flash floods are caused when
the atmosphere is convectively unstable and there is considerable vertical wind shear | |
the atmosphere is stable | |
the atmosphere is convectively unstable with no vertical windshear | |
winds are catabatic |
Question 143 |
In mega cities of India, the dominant source of air pollution is
transport sector | |
thermal power | |
municipal waste | |
commercial sector |
Question 144 |
Which of the following is a source of methane?
Wetlands | |
Foam Industry | |
Thermal Power Plants | |
Cement Industry |
Question 145 |
‘Minamata disaster’ in Japan was caused by pollution due to
Lead | |
Mercury | |
Cadmium | |
Zinc |
Question 146 |
Biomagnification means increase in the
concentration of pollutants in living organisms | |
number of species | |
size of living organisms | |
biomass |
Question 147 |
Nagoya Protocol is related to
Climate change | |
Ozone depletion | |
Hazardous waste | |
Biodiversity |
Question 148 |
The second most important source after fossil fuels contributing to India’s energy needs is
Solar energy | |
Nuclear energy | |
Hydropower | |
Wind energy |
Question 149 |
In case of earthquakes, an increase of magnitude 1 on Richter Scale implies
a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves. | |
a ten-fold increase in the energy of the seismic waves. | |
two-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves. | |
two-fold increase in the energy of seismic waves. |
Question 150 |
Which of the following is not a measure of Human Development Index?
Literacy Rate | |
Gross Enrolment | |
Sex Ratio | |
Life Expectancy |
Question 151 |
Global warming during winter becomes more pronounced at the :
Equator | |
Poles | |
Tropic of Cancer | |
Tropic of Capricorn |
Question 152 |
In the study of man - environment interaction, the statement of Miss Semple that the humans are solely the product of their environment, is :
An opinion | |
A prejudice | |
A fact | |
A widely accepted phenomenon |
Question 153 |
In analysis of man - environment relationship Pragmatic Possibilism implies that :
There is no limit for man to exploit resources of earth | |
There are limited possibilities to explore earths resources | |
The man has to watch and assess the situation and then go ahead with resource utilization
| |
The man has to keep in mind only his basic needs while planning to harness the
potential of resourceful earth
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Question 154 |
Arrange Column II in proper sequence so as to match it with Column I and choose the
correct answer from the code given below :

(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) | |
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii) | |
(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) | |
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) |
Question 155 |
The maximum loss of forest lands in India is caused by :
River valley projects | |
Industries | |
Means of transportation | |
Agriculture |
Question 156 |
‘Fly ash’ produced in thermal power plants is an eco-friendly resource for use in :
(a) agriculture as micro-nutrient
(b) wasteland development
(c) dam and water holding structures
(d) brick industry
(a) agriculture as micro-nutrient
(b) wasteland development
(c) dam and water holding structures
(d) brick industry
(a), (b) and (d) only | |
(b), (c) and (d) only | |
(a), (c) and (d) only | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 156 Explanation:
All of the above is true.
Question 157 |
Which of the following types of natural disasters has no definite beginning and end ?
Earthquakes | |
Landslides | |
Hurricanes | |
Droughts |
Question 158 |
Assertion (A) : Indoor air pollution is a serious health hazard.
Reason (R) : The dispersal of air pollutants is rather limited in indoor environment.
Reason (R) : The dispersal of air pollutants is rather limited in indoor environment.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is true and (R) is false. | |
Both (A) and (R) are false. |
Question 159 |
In terms of their contribution to the total power generation in India, identify the correct sequence of energy sources - Thermal Power Plants (TPP), Large Hydropower Projects (LHP), Nuclear Energy (NE) and Renewable Energy (RE) which includes solar energy, wind energy, biomass and small hydropower projects.
TPP > RE > LHP > NE | |
TPP > LHP > RE > NE | |
LHP > TPP > RE > NE | |
LHP > TPP > NE > RE |
Question 160 |
Which of the following is considered as major source of pollution in rivers of India ?
Unregulated small scale industry | |
Untreated sewage | |
Agricultural run-off | |
Thermal power plants |
Question 161 |
Which among the following industries, consumes maximum water in India ?
Engineering | |
Thermal power plants | |
Paper and pulp | |
Textiles |
Question 162 |
Plants suitable for biomonitoring of Sulphur Dioxide pollution are :
Apricot, peach and gladiolus | |
Tobacco, grapes and garden bean | |
White pine, moss and lichens | |
Tomato and lettuce |
Question 163 |
An earthquake is rated as ‘major’ if its magnitude in Richter Scale is in range of :
6.0 - 6.9 | |
5.0 - 5.9 | |
4.0 - 4.9 | |
7.0 - 7.9 |
Question 164 |
Assertion (A): Climate change is going to increase social tension in India.
Reason (R): The frequency and intensity of the extreme weather events will have serious consequences for food security.
Reason (R): The frequency and intensity of the extreme weather events will have serious consequences for food security.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). | |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
(A) is true, but (R) is false | |
(A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 165 |
The biggest hindrance in using biomass as a major energy source is :;
Air pollution due to combustion | |
Energy yield of low level | |
Technology not well developed for commercialisation. | |
Large amount of land required to grow energy crops. |
Question 166 |
Algal blooms in oligotrophic lakes are
very frequent | |
frequent | |
very rare | |
widespread |
Question 166 Explanation:
An algal bloom or algae bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in freshwater or marine water systems, and is recognized by the discoloration in the water from their pigments
Question 167 |
In the last few years, India has been affected by which of the following tropical cyclones?
Gaja, hudhud, Bhima | |
Hudhud, Bhima, Ockhi | |
Gaja, Hudhud, Ockhi | |
Gaja, Bhima, Ockhi |
Question 167 Explanation:
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Hudhud was a strong tropical cyclone that caused extensive damage and loss of life in eastern India and Nepal during October 2014.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Ockhi was a strong tropical cyclone that devastated parts of Sri Lanka and India in 2017, and was the most intense tropical cyclones in the Arabian Sea since Cyclone Megh in 2015
Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaja was the sixth named cyclone of the 2018 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, after Cyclones Sagar, Mekunu, Daye, Luban, and Titli.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Ockhi was a strong tropical cyclone that devastated parts of Sri Lanka and India in 2017, and was the most intense tropical cyclones in the Arabian Sea since Cyclone Megh in 2015
Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaja was the sixth named cyclone of the 2018 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, after Cyclones Sagar, Mekunu, Daye, Luban, and Titli.
Question 168 |
Assertion(A): Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which blood is not to carry and deliver enough oxygen to the body
Reason(R): Consuming drinking water with high nitrate levels may cause methemoglobinemia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both (A) and (R) are TRUE and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are TRUE and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true but (R) is false | |
(A) is false but (R) is true |
Question 168 Explanation:
Methemoglobinemia is a condition caused by elevated levels of methemoglobin in the blood.
Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that contains the ferric [Fe3+] form of iron
Ingestion of compounds containing nitrates (such as the patina chemical bismuth nitrate) can also cause methemoglobinemia.
Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that contains the ferric [Fe3+] form of iron
Ingestion of compounds containing nitrates (such as the patina chemical bismuth nitrate) can also cause methemoglobinemia.
Question 169 |
Assertion(A): High concentration of Ozone in the lower troposphere is desirable
Reason(R): Ozone present in the atmosphere protects the living organisms on the surface of the earth from the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Reason(R): Ozone present in the atmosphere protects the living organisms on the surface of the earth from the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true but (R) is false | |
(A) is false but (R) is true |
Question 169 Explanation:
In the stratosphere, ozone molecules play an important role - absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the Sun and shielding Earth from dangerous rays.
But in the troposphere, near ground-level, ozone molecules are both air pollutants, threatening the health of living things, and greenhouse gases, trapping heat and contributing to climate change.
A small amount of ozone does occur naturally at ground level
But in the troposphere, near ground-level, ozone molecules are both air pollutants, threatening the health of living things, and greenhouse gases, trapping heat and contributing to climate change.
A small amount of ozone does occur naturally at ground level
Question 170 |
Identify from the options given below, the co-benefit of Montreal Protocol.
Impetus to development of energy efficient systems | |
Reduction in carbon dioxide (equivalent) emissions | |
Convergence of efforts of international community in addressing air pollution | |
Control of trans-boundary movement of hazardous waste
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Question 171 |
The most important pollutants that cause degradation of water quality in rivers and streams are
-
(a) Bacteria
(b) Nutrients
(c) Metals
(d) Total dissolved solids
(e) Algae
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(a), (b) and (d) | |
(a), (b), (d) and (e) | |
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) |
Question 172 |
Under Green India Mission, how many hectares of degraded forest land is to be brought under afforestation?
02 million hectares | |
06 million hectares | |
08 million hectares | |
20 million hectares |
Question 173 |
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious asphyxiant; even a short exposure may have fatal health issues.
Reason (R): Hemoglobin present in the blood has greater affinity towards carbon monoxide than oxygen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious asphyxiant; even a short exposure may have fatal health issues.
Reason (R): Hemoglobin present in the blood has greater affinity towards carbon monoxide than oxygen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
| |
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
| |
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
| |
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
Question 174 |
Wind energy is very sensitive to the wind velocity because wind power is directly proportional to the
wind velocity
| |
square of the wind velocity
| |
square root of the wind velocity
| |
cube of the wind velocity
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Question 175 |
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Carbon dioxide emissions from bioenergy. Production has traditionally been excluded from most emission inventories and climate impact studies.
Reason (R): Carbon dioxide emissions associated with production of bioenergy are significantly less compared to those from combustion of fossil fuels.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): Carbon dioxide emissions from bioenergy. Production has traditionally been excluded from most emission inventories and climate impact studies.
Reason (R): Carbon dioxide emissions associated with production of bioenergy are significantly less compared to those from combustion of fossil fuels.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
| |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true but (R) is false | |
(A) is false but (R) is true |
Question 176 |
During the physical treatment process of wastewater, what is the correct order of following operations to be followed?
A) Flocculation
B) Filtration
C) Screening
D) Sedimentation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Flocculation
B) Filtration
C) Screening
D) Sedimentation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(C), (D), (B), (A)
| |
(C), (D), (A), (B)
| |
(B), (D), (A), (C)
| |
(B), (C), (D), (A)
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Question 177 |
Which of the International Agreements/Convention/Protocols are legally binding on the member countries (parties)?
A) Convention on Biological Diversity
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Paris Agreement
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Convention on Biological Diversity
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Paris Agreement
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(C) only
| |
(A) and (C) only
| |
(A), (B) and (C) only | |
(B), (C) and (D) only
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Question 177 Explanation:
In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was concluded and established legally binding obligations for developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) sets binding obligations on industrialized countries to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
In the given question, it mentioned that member countries only.
Binding commitments for the Annex I Parties. The main feature of the Protocol is that it established legally binding commitments to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases for Annex I Parties
The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) sets binding obligations on industrialized countries to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
In the given question, it mentioned that member countries only.
Binding commitments for the Annex I Parties. The main feature of the Protocol is that it established legally binding commitments to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases for Annex I Parties
There are 177 questions to complete.