1.
The flow of energy follows the law of:
A) Kinetics B) Thermodynamics C) Probability D) None of the above
Answer: B) Thermodynamics
2. The word ‘ecology’ (Ökologie) was coined in 1866 by:
A) Charles Darwin B) Robert Whittaker C) Arthur Tansley D) Ernst Haeckel
Answer: D) Ernst Haeckel
3. Transfer of energy from the source of plant through a series of organisms is known as:
A) Food Web B) Energy cycle C) Food Chain D) Biological system
Answer: C) Food Chain
4. The loss in biodiversity is not attributed to:
A) Explosion in the human population B) Transforming earth’s surface
C) Destruction of natural habitats D) Use of sustainable products
Answer: D) Use of sustainable products
5. Hot spot areas have:
A) Low density of biodiversity B) Only endangered plants
C) High density of hot springs D) High density of biodiversity
Answer: D) High density of biodiversity
6. Biodiversity is of importance as it offers:
A) Stability of ecosystems B) Stability of atmosphere
C) Stability of species D) Stability of research
Answer: A) Stability of ecosystems
7. Which of the following types of pollution is cultural (accelerated) eutrophication?
A) Soil pollution B) Noise pollution C) Thermal Pollution D) Water Pollution
Answer: D) Water Pollution
8. What is the cause of ocean acidification?
A) Absorption of CO₂ by seawater B) Overfishing
C) Increasing sea water temperature D) Oil spills
Answer: A) Absorption of CO₂ by seawater
9. Which of the following is not biodegradable waste?
A) Vegetable peel B) Dead leaves C) Polythene bag D) Rotting fruits
Answer: C) Polythene bag
10. Negative soil pollution is:
A) Reduction in soil productivity due to erosion and overuse
B) Reduction in soil productivity due to the addition of pesticides and industrial wastes
C) Converting fertile land into hardened land by dumping ash, sludge, and garbage
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Reduction in soil productivity due to erosion and overuse
11. The quantity of DDT at each trophic level in the food chain:
A) Decreases B) Remains the same C) Increases D) Changes
Answer: C) Increases
12. Which of the following pollutants are responsible for the cause of SMOG?
A) From incinerators B) Emissions from vehicles
C) Both incinerators and emissions from vehicles D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both incinerators and emissions from vehicles
13. What times loudspeakers should not use in public areas?
A) 10:00 pm to 5:00 am B) 1:00 am to 7:00 am
C) 11:00 pm to 6:00 am D) 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Answer: D) 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
14. Which Ministry published a draft of Noise Pollution Rules?
A) Ministry of Foreign Affairs B) Ministry of Pollution Control
C) Ministry of Industries D) Ministry of Environment and Forests
Answer: D) Ministry of Environment and Forests
15. Hepatitis A is what kind of disease?
A) Food contamination B) Water-borne disease
C) Air-borne disease D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer: D) Both (A) and (B)
16. Name the most frequent as well as naturally occurring disaster.
A) Earthquake B) Flood C) Tsunami D) None of the above
Answer: B) Flood
17. Name the day that is celebrated as World Environment Day.
A) June 5th B) June 6th C) June 8th D) June 10th
Answer: A) June 5th
18. The first of the major environmental protection act to be promulgated in India was:
A) Air Act B) Water Act
C) Environmental Act D) Noise Pollution Rule
Answer: A) Air Act
19. The provisions of environmental protection in the constitution were made under:
A) Article 5-A B) Article 21-B
C) Article 27-B (h) D) Article 48-A and Article 51-A (g)
Answer: D) Article 48-A and Article 51-A (g)
20. What is called for the collection of rainwater for use?
A) Rain collection B) Rain digging
C) Rainwater harvesting D) Rainwater pumping
Answer: C) Rainwater harvesting
21. Which of the following works as a bioindicator of environmental pollution?
A) Diatoms B) Coral Reefs C) Fishes D) Lichens
Answer: D) Lichens
22. Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?
A) Oil B) Natural Gas C) Biomass D) Coal
Answer: C) Biomass
23. Which of the following particles is called the particulate pollutant?
A) Ozone B) Radon C) Fly Ash D) Ethylene
Answer: C) Fly Ash
24. What type of precautions should be taken to survive when the ozone level is high?
A) Drive less B) Stay hydrated
C) Both A & B D) Go for a long walk
Answer: C) Both A & B
25. The Forest Conservation Act extends to the whole of India except:
A) Karnataka B) Haryana
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D) Jammu and Kashmir
26. What is called for the collection of rainwater for use?
A) Rain Collection B) Rain Digging C) Rainwater Harvesting D) Rainwater Pumping
Answer: C) Rainwater Harvesting
