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


A | i ii iii iv |
B | iv iii i ii |
C | ii iii iv i |
D | iii iv ii i |
Question 15 |
Which of the anthropogenic activity accounts for more than 2/3 rd of global water consumption?
A | Agriculture |
B | Hydropower generation |
C | Industry |
D | Domestic and Municipal usage |
Question 16 |
One of the anthropogenic sources of gaseous pollutants chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in air is
A | Cement Industry |
B | Fertiliser industry |
C | Foam industry |
D | Pesticide industry |
Question 17 |
The cyclone “Hudhud” hit the coast of which State?
A | Andhra Pradesh |
B | Karnataka |
C | Kerala |
D | Gujarat |
Question 18 |
Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource?
A | Clean air |
B | Fresh water |
C | Fertile soil |
D | Salt |
Question 19 |
Which one of the following continents is at a greater risk of desertification?
A | Africa |
B | Asia |
C | South America |
D | North America |
Question 20 |
“Women are closer to nature than men.” What kind of perspective is this?
A | Realist |
B | Essentialist |
C | Feminist |
D | Deep ecology |
Question 21 |
Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests?
A | Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer. |
B | Their role in maintaining the oxygen and carbon balance of the earth. |
C | Their ability to regulate surface and air temperatures, moisture content and reflectivity. |
D | Their contribution to the biological diversity of the planet. |
Question 22 |
The most comprehensive approach to address the problems of man-environment interaction is one of the following:
A | Natural Resource Conservation Approach |
B | Urban-industrial Growth Oriented Approach |
C | Rural-agricultural Growth Oriented Approach |
D | Watershed Development Approach |
Question 23 |
The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon mono-oxide (CO), in urban areas is
A | Thermal power sector |
B | Transport sector |
C | Industrial sector |
D | Domestic sector |
Question 24 |
ln a fuel cell driven vehicle, the energy is obtained from the combustion of
A | Methane |
B | Hydrogen |
C | LPG |
D | CNG |
Question 25 |
By the year 2022, the Climate Change Action Plan of Government of India aims at installing
A | 20,000 MW of wind power |
B | 25,000 MW of wind power |
C | 20,000 MW of solar power |
D | 10,000 MW of solar power |
Question 26 |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves has UNESCO recognition ?
A | Manas |
B | Kanchenjunga |
C | Seshachalam Hills |
D | Greater Nicobar |
Question 27 |
Which activity contributes to water pollution more than any other throughout world ?
A | Agriculture |
B | Hydroelectric power generation |
C | Industry |
D | Urbanisation |
Question 28 |
Match List – I with List – II and find the correct answer from the codes given below :


A | i ii iii iv |
B | ii iii iv i |
C | iii iv ii i |
D | iv iii i ii |
Question 29 |
G5 are the five most important emerging economies of world. Which one of the following does not form part of G5 ?
A | Mexico |
B | Brazil |
C | China |
D | Korea |
Question 30 |
Which of the following nations has the maximum per capita emissions of carbon di-oxide?
A | China |
B | Japan |
C | USA |
D | India |
Question 31 |
Which of the following cities has been worst affected by urban smog in recent times?
A | Paris |
B | London |
C | Los Angeles |
D | Beijing |
Question 32 |
The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is
A | run-off urban areas |
B | run-off from agricultural forms |
C | sewage effluents |
D | industrial effluents |
Question 33 |
‘Lahar’ is a natural disaster involving
A | eruption of large amount of material |
B | strong winds |
C | strong water waves |
D | strong wind and water waves |
Question 34 |
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
A | 1.5 oC to 2 oC |
B | 2.0 oC to 3.5 oC |
C | 0.5 oC to 1.0 oC |
D | 0.25 oC to 0.5 oC |
Question 35 |
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.
A | (i) and (ii) |
B | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
C | (ii) and (iii) |
D | (i) and (iv) |
Question 36 |
The arsenic pollution in ground water in Bangladesh and parts of India is due to
A | Industrial waste |
B | Thermal power plants |
C | Natural sources |
D | Agricultural practices |
Question 37 |
Among the following air pollutants which directly impacts human health as well as climate?
A | Soot |
B | Sulphur dioxide |
C | Oxides of nitrogen |
D | Chlorofluoro carbons |
Question 38 |
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:
A | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true and (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false and (R) is true. |
Question 39 |
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
A | ~ 57.1% |
B | ~ 65.5% |
C | ~ 47.5% |
D | ~ 75% |
Question 40 |
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
A | 3.5 to 4 billion tons |
B | 2.5 to 3 billion tons |
C | 1.5 to 2 billion tons |
D | 1 to 1.5 billion tons |
Question 41 |
Which of the following is a meteorological hazard?
A | Avalanche |
B | Coastal erosion |
C | Landslide |
D | Blizzard |
Question 42 |
The factors which are most important in determining the impact of anthropogenic activities on environment are:
A | Population, forest cover and land available per person |
B | Population, affluence per person, land available per person |
C | Population, affluence per person and the technology used for exploiting resources |
D | Atmospheric conditions, population and forest cover |
Question 43 |
India’s contribution to total global carbon dioxide emissions is about:
A | ~15% |
B | ~3% |
C | ~6% |
D | ~10% |
Question 44 |
In which of the countries per capita use of water is maximum?
A | India |
B | USA |
C | European Union |
D | China |
Question 45 |
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:
A | ~64 |
B | ~8 |
C | ~16 |
D | ~32 |
Question 46 |
In the recently launched Air Quality Index in India, which of the following pollutants is not included?
A | Chlorofluorocarbons |
B | Carbon monoxide |
C | Fine particulate matter |
D | Ozone |
Question 47 |
Which of the following combinations represent renewable natural resources?
A | Oil, forests and tides |
B | Fertile soil, fresh water and natural gas |
C | Clean air, phosphates and biological diversity |
D | Fishes, fertile soil and fresh water |
Question 48 |
Which of the following is the largest source of water pollution in major rivers of India?
A | Untreated sewage |
B | Agriculture run-off |
C | Unregulated small scale industries |
D | Religious practices |
Question 49 |
Indian government’s target of producing power from biomass by the year 2022, is
A | 50 MW |
B | 25 MW |
C | 15 MW |
D | 10 MW |
E | None of the Above |
Question 50 |
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.
A | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true and (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false and (R) is true. |
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