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Theme: Land restoration, desertification and drought

resilience

Name: Designation:
Department: Employee ID:

Note:
➢ Attempt all questions (20 Nos.)
➢ Each Question is of 2 marks.
➢ Double ticks on two options are considered as wrong & will be marked zero.

1. What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?


a) Methane b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrous oxide d) Ozone

2. Which international agreement aims to combat climate change by limiting global warming to well
below 2 degrees Celsius?

a) Kyoto Protocol b) Montreal Protocol


c) Copenhagen Accord d) Paris Agreement

3. Which species is often referred to as an indicator of the health of an ecosystem due to its sensitivity to
environmental changes?

a) Bears b) Eagles
c) Frogs d) Wolves

4. What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities?
a) Climate change b) Greenhouse effect
c) Ozone depletion d) Global warming

5. What is the largest source of marine pollution?


a) Oil spills b) Industrial waste
c) Plastic waste d) Sewage

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6. Which gas is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
a) Carbon dioxide b) Nitrous oxide
c) Chlorofluorocarbons d) Methane

7. What is the main cause of deforestation worldwide?


a) Agriculture b) Urbanization
c) Mining d) Logging

8. Which gas is produced by the decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen?
a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide
c) Methane d) Nitrogen

9. Which environmental concept emphasizes meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
a) Sustainable development b) Environmental justice
c) Ecological footprint d) Conservation biology

10. Which international day is observed annually on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental
protection?
a) World Environment Day b) Earth Day
c) International Day for Biodiversity d) World Oceans Day

11. What is the term for the process of converting degraded land into healthy, functional ecosystems?
a) Desertification b) Afforestation
c) Land reclamation d) Land restoration

12. Which international initiative focuses on restoring degraded land and ecosystems to achieve
sustainable development goals?
a) Paris Agreement b) Kyoto Protocol
c) Bonn Challenge d) Montreal Protocol

13. Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used for land restoration?
a) Afforestation b) Desertification
c) Reforestation d) Soil erosion control

14. Which of the following is NOT a method of waste disposal?


a) Recycling b) Incineration
c) Landfilling d) Ocean dumping

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15. What is the term for the contamination of soil and water bodies due to the disposal of hazardous
waste?
a) Desertification b) Deforestation
c) Leaching d) Acid rain
16. What is the unit used to measure the intensity of sound?
a) Decibel (dB) b) Watt (W)
c) Volt (V) d) Hertz (Hz)

17. What is the purpose of waste segregation?


a) To mix different types of waste for easier disposal b) To separate recyclable materials from non-recyclables
c) To reduce waste generation d) To incinerate waste more efficiently

18. What is the purpose of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs?


a) To reduce packaging waste
b) To increase consumer responsibility for waste management
c) To encourage manufacturers to take responsibility for their products' end-of-life disposal
d) To promote waste incineration technologies

19. What does ESG stand for in the context of corporate sustainability?
a) Economic, Social, and Governance
b) Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance
c) Environmental, Social, and Governance
d) Ethical, Social, and Governance

20. What is the first step in effective waste management?


a) Recycling
b) Incineration
c) Waste reduction
d) Landfill disposal

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