1.
Men engineered ecosystem consists of
a) agriculture and aquaculture ecosystem b) desert and forest ecosystem
c) grassland and tree ecosystem d) all of the above
2. The interdependence of the living organisms among themselves and with the environment is called
a) Ecology b) biology c) Ecosystem d) antology
3. The food chain in an ecosystem helps to maintain
a) The feeding relationship in nature, thus biodiversity b) Passage of nutrients in the ecosystem
c) Flow of energy in the ecosystem d) all the given
4. The graphical representation of the interrelation of producer and consumer in an ecosystem is termed as
a) Ecological niche b) Ecological pyramid c) Food web d) Trophic level
5. Biotic & Abiotic components together form an _ _ _ _
a) Ecosystem b) Pond c) River d) None of the above
6. "Tundra" is an example of _ _ _ _ type of Ecosystem
a) Marine b) Terrestrial c) Microbiological d) None of the above
7. Ecological pyramid is a _ _ _ _ representation
a) Geological b) Pyramidal c) Graphical d) None of the above
8. In Alpine, Animals have _ _ _ _ blood vessels
a) More b) Large c) Thick d) None of the above
9. The percentage of forest cover recommended by the National Forest Policy (1988) is
a) 33% for plains and 67% for hills b) 37% for plains and 63% for hills
c) 20% for plains and 70% for hills d) 23% for plains and 77% for hills
10. Select the correct statement of biodiversity
a) The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat have 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 is just a fad pursued by the developed countries
11. 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
12. 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
13. The scientific study of the geographic distribution of plants and animals is called as
a) biodiversity. b) biogeography. c) ecology d) biology
14. The total area of India is classified into following number of biogeographical zones
a) Six. b) Eight. c) Nine. d) Ten.
15. Species with very restricted distribution over relatively small ranges is called
a) endangerd species. b) extinct species c) endemic species. d) None of the given
16. Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot of India
a) Secculant Karoo. b) Mediterranean Basin. c) Sundland d) Eastern Himalayas.
17. Extinction of a weaker species by an aggressive alien species is the result of
a) endemisim of weaker species. b) habitat loss c) the Domino effect d) all of the given
18. Protection of endangered species by preserving the entire ecosystem is known as
a) in-situ conservation b) ex-situ conservation c) biodiversity conservation. d) none of the given
19. The species with thin population localized within restricted area is said to be
a) Rare b) Threatened c) Endangered d) Vulnerable
20. Bharatpur bird sanctuary is situated in…
a) Kerala b) Karnataka c) Gujarat d) Rajasthan
30. Which of the following is major biodiversity in Maharashtra
a) Deccan Peninsula - Chhota Nagpur b) Deccan Peninsula - Deccan South c) Deccan Peninsula - Central Highlands d)
None of the above
40. Himalayan mountain falls in which region
a) 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D b) 8A c) 6B d) None of the above
15. "Genetic Pollution" may be originated due to one of the following. Which of the following may be possible reason
a) Uncontrolled Hybridization b) Unprofitability c) Natural Phenomenon d) None of the above
16. A world map of hot spots with details of Flora & Fauna is prepared by
a) The national geographic society b) Scientific Organizations c) Environmentalists d) None of the above
17. 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) Biomagnification c) Algal bloom d) Red tide
18. Bharatpur bird sanctuary is situated in
a) Kerala b) Karnataka c) Gujarat d) Rajasthan
19. Which of the following is an air pollutant?
a) Nitrogen b) Carbon c) Carbon monoxide d) Oxygen
20. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
a) Ozone b) Carbon Dioxide c) Carbon monoxide d) Sulphur dioxide
21. During Inversion:
a) Temperature increases with altitude b) Temperature decreases with altitude c) Temperature remains constant d)
None of the above
22. Which of the following on inhalation dissolved in the blood hemoglobin more rapidly than oxygen?
a) Sulphur dioxide b) Carbon monoxide c) Ozone d) Nitrous oxide
u
23. Depending upon the generation of different air pollution, they can be classified as
a) Point source or non-point pollutants b) Primary And secondary pollutants.
c) Natural or anthropogenic pollutants. d) Primary and secondary pollutants.
24.PAN is a secondary pollutant that
a) Forms when hydrocarbon radical react with nitrogen oxide
b) Causes photochemical smog
c) May cause respiratory diseases in humans
d) All of the given
26. Used batteries, mobile phones, calculators and other such stuff are better known as
a) Hazardous waste. b) Solid waste c) Industrial waste d) Electronic or e-waste.
Answer Key: d) Electronic or e-waste.
27. Depending upon the generation of different air pollution, they can be classified as
a) Point source or non-point pollutants b) Primary And secondary pollutants.
c) Natural or anthropogenic pollutants. d) Primary and secondary pollutants.
28. PAN is a secondary pollutant that
a) Forms when hydrocarbon radical react with nitrogen oxide
b) Causes photochemical smog
c) May cause respiratory diseases in humans
d) All of the given
29. Used batteries, mobile phones, calculators and other such stuff are better known as
a) Hazardous waste. b) Solid waste c) Industrial waste d) Electronic or e-waste.
30. Fluorosis result in
a) Exostosis b) Increased bone mass c) Increased trabecular bone volume
d) All of the given
31. More scientific method than BOD to determine water quality parameter
a) COD b) DO c) Both of the given d) None of the above
32. The main discharge form of thermal power plant is
a) Smog b) Dust particulates c) Smoke d) Fly Ash
33. The itai-itai disease of Japan was caused due to
a) Arsenic pollution b) Cyanide pollution c) Cadmium pollution d) Lead pollution
34. The common conversation of solid waste into manure & biogas, using bacteria & fungi is called
a) Recycling of waste b) Disposal of waste. c) Composting d) Incineration composting
35. The pollutants that can be broken down rapidly by the natural process is called as
a) Organic Pollutants b) Inorganic pollutants c) Non-Degradable Pollutants d) Degradable pollutants
36. The rise in Ozone causes
a) Necrosis b) Abscission c) Destroying Chlorophyll d) Disturbing Photosynthesis
37. Primary pollutants means those pollutants
a) Released by Chemical Reaction b) Released by process of hydrogen
c) Released by process of photosynthesis d) Released directly into Air
38. Bhopal Gas tragedy occurred at
a) Thermal power plant b) Biogas Plant c) Geothermal Plant d) Pesticide Plant
39. Dental & Industrial problems caused due to excess amount of _ _ _ _
a) Uranium b) Lead c) Mercury d) Fluorides
40. Normal talk creates sound intensity about
a) 10 dB b) 20 dB c) 30 dB d) 40 dB
41. The Noise pollution can have physical, physiological and psychological effects
a) TRUE b) FALSE c) Neither TRUE nor FALSE d) None of the above
42. Industrial revolution in _ _ _ _ made the air pollution a serious problem in
a) African Countries b) European Countries c) American Countries d) South African Countries
43. Which of the following is an air pollutant?
a) Nitrogen b) Carbon c) Carbon monoxide d) Oxygen
44. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
a) Ozone b) Carbon Dioxide c) Carbon monoxide d) Sulphur dioxide
45. During Inversion:
a) Temperature increases with altitude b) Temperature decreases with altitude
c) Temperature remains constant d) None of the above
46. Which of the following on inhalation dissolved in the blood hemoglobin more rapidly than oxygen?
a) Sulphur dioxide b) Carbon monoxide c) Ozone d) Nitrous oxide
47. 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 Taj Mahal marbles
c) Yellowing of the marble on account of Soot particles d) Smokes filling the Taj Mahal from adjoining industries
48. DDT is
a) Greenhouse gas b) Non-degradable pollutant c) Degradable pollutant d) None of these
49. 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
50. ORS is used in case of Dehydration
a) Fluid and salt replacement due to diarrhea and vomiting b) Severe electrolyte depletion
c) All of the given d) All of the given
51. Diarrhea is caused by
a) Bacteria and protozoa b) Viruses and fungi c) Viruses only d) Bacteria and viruses
52. Equity and social justice are essential components of
a) Value education b) Conservation of biodiversity c) Human rights d) Environment ethics
53. The process of conversion of electricity (energy) from waste is called
a) Pyrolysis b) Vermicomposting c) Sanitary landfill d) Plastic recycling
54. Hormones and pheromones are
a) Third generation pesticides.
55. __________ 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
56. The common conversation of solid waste into manure & biogas, using bacteria & fungi is called
a) BOD b) COD c) DO d) NOD
57. In India, several Acts were passed from
a) 1970 - 1980 b) 1969 - 1989 c) 1972 - 1986 d) None of the above
58. Environmental (Protection) rules 1986 involves state government and gives power
a) To coordinate the action of the effective implementation of the act
b) To emphasise the action of the effective implementation of the act
c) To cocordinate the action of the effective implementation of the act
d) None of the above
59. 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
60. SPCB stands for
a) State Pollution Control Board b) Service Protection Control Bureau
c) Security Protection Control Board d) None of the above
61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
67. 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
68. The Environment Protection Act, 1986 does not provide
a) a framework for the coordination 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
69. 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
70. As per EPA 1986, Environment does NOT include
a) air b) space c) land d) water
71. Match correctly the following and choose the correct option
a. Environment Protection Act - A. 1974
b. Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act - B. 1987
c. Water Act - C. 1986
d. Amendment of Air Act to include noise - D. 1981
The correct matches is:
a) A c, B b, C d, D a
b) A c, B d, C a, D b
c) A b, B a, C d, D c
d) A c, B b, C d, D a
72. 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 Preliminary
d) Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Environmental pollution
73. 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
74. 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
75. 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
76. The unlimited Exploitation of Nature by Human beings resulted in
a) Environmental pollution b) Health Problems
c) decrease in biodiversity d) all the given
77. The conservation of natural resources
a) Was not encouraged in ancient India b) Was encouraged in ancient India
c) Is recently being used in India d) None of these
78. The conservation of natural resources
a) Was not encouraged in ancient India b) Was encouraged in ancient India
c) Is recently being used in India d) None of these
80. The Global Action plan adopted at Earth summit held at Rio de Janeiro in June 1972 is also known as
a) Agenda 20 b) Agenda 22
c) Agenda 23 d) Agenda 21
81. Environmental Issues are discussed and solved in subject
a) Sociology b) Economics
c) EVS d) None of the above
82. As per the French word Environner means
a) Atmosphere b) Earth & Sun
c) Encircle & Surround Earth & Energy d) Encircle & Surround
83. USCB is short form for
a) United states Census Bureau b) United states Community Bureau
c) United Society for Communist & Beaurocrates d) None of the above
84. Earth Day is on
a) Jan-22 b) Feb-22
c) Mar-22 d) Ape-22
85. Environmental Studies:
a) Is an interdisciplinary academic field b) Methodically studies human interaction with the environment
c) Includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets of relationship between them
d) All of the above
86. Environmental Studies does not involve:
a) psychology b) demography
c) ethics d) literature
87. Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated on:
a) 2nd June b) 1st July
c) 1st December d) 15th September
88. 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
89. Which of the following is not a renewable resource?
a) coal b) wind power
c) geothermal energy d) dentrothermal energy
90. Forest is responsible for
a) watershed protection
b) land erosion control
c) providing economic and environmental benefits
d) all of the given
91. Any material that can be transformed into more valuable and useful product or service is called
a) resource b) mineral
c) product d) none of the above
92. India has the largest reserve of ---------------after Brazil.
a) iron ore b) bauxite
c) coal d) copper
93. A sudden uncontrolled descent of a mass of earth under the force of gravity is called
a) soil erosion
b) mining
c) landslide
d) earthquake
94. Hydroscopic and combined water are used by plants during transpiration
a) stored in xylem tissues of plants
b) are of no use for plants
c) compensate for loss due to evapotranspiration by plants
d) are of no use for plants
95. The constituents of producer gas are:
a) 25 percent water vapor, 75 percent methane
b) 42 percent methane, 8 percent propane, rest is carbon dioxide
c) 55 percent methane, 45 percent carbon dioxide
d) 45 percent methane, 20 percent carbon dioxide, 35 percent propane
e) 55 percent methane, 45 percent carbon dioxide
96. The least quality of coal with 95% carbon content and 5% volatile matter is:
a) lignite coal
b) anthracite coal
c) bituminous coal
d) peat coal
97. Which of the following methods of timber extraction cause minimum environmental damage?
a) clear felling
b) hand logging
c) selective logging
d) reduced impact logging
e) reduced impact logging
98. The main purpose of dam construction
a) irrigation b) flood control
c) hydroelectricity d) provide water to industry
99. Which one of the following is an example of Non-Renewable Energy Resource
a) Wind b) Vegetation
c) Coal & Minerals d) Water
100. Who have started reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation
a) Russia & Europe b) UK & Brazil
c) United States & World Bank d) All of the Above
101. What was the approximate world population of humans in the year 2008
a) 667 million b) 66 billion
c) 6.67 billion d) 6.67 million
102. Dam makes Water Toxic
a) TRUE b) FALSE c) Both d) None of the above
103. Industrialized agriculture involves the use of
a) Fossil Fuel b) Water c) Commercial Fertilizers d) All of the Above
104. When the concentration of nitrates in water exceeds 45 mg/L, they become the cause of a serious health hazard
called
a) Leukemia b) Blue baby syndrome
c) Cancer d) Paralysis
105. Which is not True?
a) Lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost mantle
b) Lithosphere is underlain by the atmosphere
c) Lithosphere provides Timber
d) Lithosphere is broken into tectonic plates
106. The biggest crises of the 21st century was caused due to
a) Shortfall in overall crop production in the world
b) Shortfall in overall crop production in India
c) Shortfall in overall crop production in Asia
d) Shortfall in overall crop production in the world
107. Green revolution takes place in year
a) 1969/70 till 1979/80
b) 1963/64 till 1973/74
c) 1967/70 till 1977/78
d) 1946/47 till 1956/57
108. Soil erosion due to mining is
a) 10 times b) 20 times
c) 30 times d) 15 times
109. Which is false about the biosphere?
a) It is the global sum of all the ecosystems
b) It can also be called the zone of life on Earth
c) It does not contain microbes
d) It has evolved at least some 3.5 billion years ago
110. Which option below is not an example of pollution?
a) Smog in Delhi b) Nuclear waste
c) Overpopulation d) Untreated sewage
111. Which one of the following is not a disadvantage of the big dam?
a) Extremely expensive
b) Flooding of prime arable land
c) Electric energy generated from hydropower
d) Blocking upstream migration of salmon
112. This area has no permanent roads or settlements and is maintained primarily for its primitive character and non-
motorized recreation. It is a...
a) Wilderness area b) Primitive recreation area
c) National park d) National forest
113. 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.
114. Non-renewable resources, once used...
a) remain on earth in a different form
b) become waste material
c) are recycled
115. Which one of the following is an example of non-renewable resources?
a) Wind b) Vegetation
c) Coal and Minerals d) Water
116. Which one of the following in not a fossil fuel?
a) Petroleum b) Coal c) Natural gas
d) Uranium
117. _____________ is the major raw material for biogas.
a) Tree leaves b) Grass c) Cow dung
d) Waste from kitchen
118. The Earth's surface covered by water is ________
a) 75% b) 80% c) 60% d) 65%
119. What is true of Ecosystem?
a) Primary consumers are least dependent upon producers
b) Primary consumers outnumber producers
c) Producers are more than primary consumers
d) Secondary consumers are the largest and powerful
