Environment Test

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Question 1
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The best way to dispose off waste is by

A
making a paste of all domestic waste and putting it in a river

B
separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste before disposing them off in bins

C
throwing the waste on road side

D
dumping all domestic waste in a litter bin

Solution

There should be segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste before disposing them off in bins.
Question 2
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The atmosphere of big/metropolitan cities is polluted the most by

A
automobile exhausts

B
pesticide residue

C
household waste

D
radioactive fail out

Solution

Exhaust gas or flue gas is emitted as a result of the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, gasoline, petrol, biodiesel blends, diesel fuel, fuel oil or coal. Since in large cities, there is a huge number of automoblies, so atmosphere of big/metropolitan cities is polluted the most by them.
Question 3
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Which of the following non-biodegradable pollutants undergoes biomagnification?

A
Glass

B
Plastic

C
Aluminium

D
DDT

Solution

DDT is a non-biodegradable pollutant which undergoes biomagnification.
Question 4
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Which of the following is not an age-old concept of water harvesting in India?

A
Bandhara

B
Eris

C
Kulh

D
Sakia

Solution

Sakia is not an age-old concept of water harvesting, but an irrigation method of Nubia. Bandhara, kulh and eris are age-old concepts of water harvesting.
Question 5
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Which of the following is not an obstacle related to construction of a dam?

A
Displacement of people

B
Generation of electricity

C
Huge investment

D
Environmental degradation

Solution

Generation of electricity is not an obstacle related to construction of a dam; rather it is the main product.
Question 6
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Sequential evaporation and condensation of water in the atmosphere cause

A
winds

B
rains

C
volcanic eruptions

D
earthquakes

Solution

Sequential evaporation and condensation of water in the atmosphere cause rains.Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth.
Question 7
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Which of the following processes is NOT responsible for destruction of biodiversity?

A
Animal grazing

B
Urbanisation

C
Deforestation

D
Use of biofertilisers

Solution

Biofertilisers provide an eco-friendly method to promote plant growth. The rest of the options cause damage to the environment and biodiversity.

Question 8

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Match the following lists and choose the correct option.

List – I	List – II
A. Rhinoceros	1. Bharatpur
B. Tiger project in Karnataka	2. Tropical evergreen forest
C. Assemblage protection	3. Kaziranga
D. Silent Valley	4. National Park
	5. Bandipur

A - 5, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4

A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 5

A - 3, B - 5, C - 1, D - 2

Solution

Correct

Question 9
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Which of the following is not a consequence of deforestation?

A
Desertification

B
Global warming

C
Poaching

D
Earthquake

Solution

Poaching is not a consequence of deforestation.
Question 10
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Which of the following organisms is a quaternary consumer?

A
Deer

B
Tiger

C
Snake

D
Rat

Solution

Tiger is a quaternary consumer.
Question 11
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Energy is the greatest in

A
producers

B
primary consumers

C
secondary consumers

D
tertiary consumers

Solution

According to ten percent law, energy is the greatest in producers.
Question 12
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of organisms in a food chain?

A
^{_Grass_Rat_Eagle_Deer}

B
^{_Grass_Rabbit_Deer_Tiger}

C
^{_Grass_Deer_Elephant_Tiger}

D
^{_Grass_Rat_Snake_Peacock}

Solution

^{_Grass_Rat_Snake_Peacock}
Question 13
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Which of the following statements is false about fossil fuels?

A
They cause air pollution on combustion.

B
They are formed from decayed plants and animals.

C
They are non-conventional energy sources.

D
They are formed from biomass.

Solution

Fossil fuels are conventional sources of energy. Conventional energy sources are also termed as non-renewable energy sources.
Question 14
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Which gas is produced when combustion of coal or petroleum takes place in insufficient air?

A
Carbon dioxide

B
Methane

C
Carbon monoxide

D
Hydrogen sulphide

Solution

The combustion of fossil fuels in insufficient air results in incomplete burning of the fuels, thereby releasing carbon monoxide.
Question 15
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Why are coal and petroleum exhaustible substances?

A
They take millions of years for their formation.

B
Their availability is limited to a particular site.

C
There is an unavailability of alternate resources.

D
There is limited biomass for their formation.

Solution

Coal and petroleum take millions of years to form. Due to this reason, they are exhaustible substances.