Which law in India specifically addresses the conservation of wildlife and protection of their habitats?

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

What is meant by 'ecological footprint'?

The area of land needed to support a person’s lifestyle

The 'Montreal Protocol' primarily targets:

Reducing ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

The 'Polluter Pays Principle' suggests:

The polluter should bear the cost of managing pollution caused

The 'Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' prohibits:

Hunting, poaching, and trade in protected species

The "edge effect" refers to:

The increase in biodiversity at the boundary between different ecosystems

The 'Environment Protection Act, 1986' in India is:

A comprehensive law for environmental protection and pollution control

The 'Rio Declaration on Environment and Development' emphasizes:

International cooperation and sustainable development

The 'OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises' include principles related to:

Environmental protection, human rights, and sustainable development

The main purpose of the Kyoto Protocol is:

To control greenhouse gas emissions

The 'National Environmental Policy' (NEP) of India aims to:

Integrate environmental considerations into development planning

The 'HFCs' (Hydrofluorocarbons) are regulated under which international agreement?

Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

The principle of 'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities' (CBDR) is primarily associated with:

Biodiversity conservation in Europe

The 'Environmental Law (Protection) Rules, 1986' in India is associated with:

Implementation of the Environment Protection Act, 1986

Carbon footprint refers to:

The total greenhouse gases emitted by human activities

The 'Environmental Appellate Authority' (EAA) in India was established under:

The Environment Protection Act, 1986

The term "bioaccumulation" refers to the:

ncrease in the concentration of a pollutant within an organism over time

The Basel Convention primarily aims to:

Regulate transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and their disposal

Conserve the environment and improve local communities

Which of these is a major cause of soil salinity?

Over-irrigation with saline water

The 'Biodiversity Act, 2002' in India mandates:

Prior approval for access to biological resources and traditional knowledge

The 'Environmental Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014' primarily aimed to:

Strengthen enforcement and increase penalties for violations

The 'Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981' empowers the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to:

Regulate air quality and prescribe standards

Which of the following practices can help mitigate climate change?

Switching to renewable energy sources

The 'Hazardous Waste Management Rules' in India are governed by:

The Environment Protection Act, 1986

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1
Which law in India specifically addresses the conservation of wildlife and protection of their habitats?
The Environment Protection Act, 1986
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Forest Conservation Act, 1980
The Air Act, 1981
2
A major source of plastic pollution is:
Metal cans
Organic waste
Food scraps
Plastic bottles and bags
3
The network of interconnected food chains is called:
Food chain
Ecological pyramid
Food web
Ecosystem
4
What is meant by 'ecological footprint'?
The size of a forest ecosystem
The total area of a city
The footprint left by animals in the forest
The area of land needed to support a person’s lifestyle
5
The 'Montreal Protocol' primarily targets:
Controlling greenhouse gases
Protecting marine biodiversity
Managing hazardous waste
Reducing ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
6
Which activity contributes most to greenhouse gas emissions?
Solar energy use
Burning fossil fuels
Recycling plastics
Planting trees
7
Which of the following is a major source of methane?
Rice paddies and landfills
Wind turbines
Forest fires
Solar panels
8
The 'Polluter Pays Principle' suggests:
The polluter should bear the cost of managing pollution caused
The government should pay for pollution control
Pollution costs should be ignored for economic growth
The public should pay for environmental cleanup
9
Which of the following is NOT a type of ecosystem?
Ocean
Forest
Desert
Molecule
10
The 'Nairobi Declaration' is related to:
Sustainable urban development
Desertification control
Climate change adaptation
Biodiversity conservation
11
Decomposers break down:
Rocks
Sunlight
Organic matter
Water
12
The 'Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' prohibits:
Scientific research in national parks
Forest conservation activities
Eco-tourism in protected areas
Hunting, poaching, and trade in protected species
13
The primary cause of the ozone hole over Antarctica is the release of:
Methane
Nitrogen oxides
CO₂
CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)
14
The "edge effect" refers to:
The decrease in species diversity when habitats are fragmented
The increase in biodiversity at the boundary between different ecosystems
The influence of climate change on ecosystems at higher latitudes
The deterioration of soil quality due to urban sprawl
15
The variety of life forms on Earth is called:
Symbiosis
Ecosystem
Biodiversity
Population
16
Which practice involves planting trees to restore forests?
Afforestation
Mining
Urbanization
Deforestation
17
The 'Environment Protection Act, 1986' in India is:
Limited to wildlife protection
Focused only on water pollution
A comprehensive law for environmental protection and pollution control
An act solely for forest conservation
18
The 'Rio Declaration on Environment and Development' emphasizes:
International cooperation and sustainable development
Free trade without environmental concerns
National sovereignty over natural resources
Complete preservation of nature with no human activity
19
Which of the following is a biotic component of the environment?
Soil
Plants
Air
Water
20
Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
Food waste
Glass
Plastic
Metals
21
The 'OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises' include principles related to:
Environmental protection, human rights, and sustainable development
Trade tariffs only
Military standards for environmental safety
Only economic growth
22
The main purpose of the Kyoto Protocol is:
To protect endangered species
To promote eco-tourism
To reduce deforestation
To control greenhouse gas emissions
23
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification in India was first introduced in:
1986
2014
2006
1994
24
A sequence of organisms through which energy is transferred is called:
Trophic level
Food chain
Biome
Food web
25
Shelford’s law of tolerance is named after:
None of these
Jacob Shelford
James Shelford.
Ernest Shelford
26
The 'National Environmental Policy' (NEP) of India aims to:
Focus only on urban environmental issues
Deregulate environmental standards
Promote industrialization at environmental expense
Integrate environmental considerations into development planning
27
What is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment called?
Biology
Ecology
Botany
Zoology
28
The 'HFCs' (Hydrofluorocarbons) are regulated under which international agreement?
Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
CITES
Kyoto Protocol
Basel Convention
29
Global warming causes:
Melting of polar ice caps
Decrease in sea levels
Decreased atmospheric CO₂ levels
Increased snowfall
30
The principle of 'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities' (CBDR) is primarily associated with:
Biodiversity conservation in Europe
Climate change negotiations under UNFCCC
Pollution control laws in the USA
Wildlife conservation laws in India
31
The 'CITES' treaty classifies endangered species into how many Appendices for regulation?
2
3
1
4
32
The 'Environmental Law (Protection) Rules, 1986' in India is associated with:
Implementation of the Environment Protection Act, 1986
Marine pollution control
Forest conservation only
Wildlife protection only
33
Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
Nitrogen
Helium
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
34
The main contributor to water pollution is:
Overfishing
Noise pollution
Deforestation
Agricultural runoff
35
What is the name of the feature that allows organisms to survive in the conditions of their habitat?
Adjustment
Acclimatization
Adaptive variation
Adaptation
36
Carbon footprint refers to:
The total greenhouse gases emitted by human activities
Carbon levels in soil
The amount of carbon stored in forests
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
37
The concept of 'Sustainable Development' was popularized by which of the following documents?
Montreal Protocol (1987)
Rio Declaration (1992)
Kyoto Protocol (1997)
Stockholm Declaration (1972)
38
The 'Environmental Appellate Authority' (EAA) in India was established under:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Forest Conservation Act, 1980
The Environment Protection Act, 1986
39
The term "bioaccumulation" refers to the:
Gradual increase in the carrying capacity of an ecosystem
Accumulation of biodiversity in a specific ecosystem
ncrease in the concentration of a pollutant within an organism over time
Increase in the global carbon cycle
40
Which international organization is responsible for climate change negotiations?
UNFCCC
UNESCO
WHO
FAO
41
The 'Environment Protection Act, 1986' authorizes the central government to:
Enforce wildlife laws only
Regulate water supply systems
Lay down standards for quality of environment and pollution control
Control urban planning
42
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Ozone
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrogen
43
The Basel Convention primarily aims to:
Regulate transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and their disposal
Protect endangered species from international trade
Control ozone-depleting substances
Mitigate greenhouse gases
44
Eco-tourism aims to:
Build large hotels in forests
Promote mass tourism
Conserve the environment and improve local communities
Exploit natural resources
45
Which of these is a major cause of soil salinity?
Over-irrigation with saline water
Urbanization
Excessive use of fertilizers
Deforestation
46
The 'Biodiversity Act, 2002' in India mandates:
No benefit sharing with local communities
Unrestricted access to biological resources
Prior approval for access to biological resources and traditional knowledge
Complete ban on bioprospecting
47
The 'Environmental Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014' primarily aimed to:
Promote unregulated industrial growth
Strengthen enforcement and increase penalties for violations
Reduce environmental standards
Remove the requirement for environmental clearance
48
The 'Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981' empowers the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to:
Regulate air quality and prescribe standards
Regulate industrial emissions only in urban areas
Manage water pollution only
Enforce wildlife conservation laws
49
Which of the following practices can help mitigate climate change?
Using fossil fuels excessively
Switching to renewable energy sources
Increasing deforestation
Ignoring pollution control laws
50
Which international treaty aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases globally?
Kyoto Protocol
WHO Convention
CITES
Basel Convention
51
The 'Hazardous Waste Management Rules' in India are governed by:
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Factories Act, 1948
The Environment Protection Act, 1986
52
Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
Leaves
Plastic
Paper
Food waste
53
The 'UNFCCC' (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) was adopted during which conference?
Kyoto Conference, 1997
Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro, 1992
Paris Agreement, 2015
Montreal Protocol, 1987
54
The 'World Heritage Convention' (1972) aims to:
Regulate international trade in cultural artifacts
Promote eco-tourism only in Africa
Protect cultural and natural heritage sites of universal value
Control pollution in urban areas
55
The main cause of melting glaciers and polar ice caps is:
Ozone depletion
Deforestation
Acid rain
Global warming
56
The main purpose of the Montreal Protocol is to:
Reduce greenhouse gases
Control water pollution
Protect the ozone layer
Promote nuclear energy
57
The 'Environmental Laws (Amendment) Act, 2010' in India introduced:
Complete deregulation of industries
Stricter penalties for violations and expanded enforcement mechanisms
Abolition of environmental clearances
Removal of penalties for pollution
58
Which of the following is a primary producer?
Grass
Human
Bird
Lion
59
Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise?
Kyoto Protocol
Basel Convention
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
60
The main goal of biodiversity conservation is to:
Protect endangered species
Increase greenhouse gases
Promote deforestation
Increase pollution
61
Which layer of the atmosphere is depleting due to CFCs?
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
62
Which of the following practices helps reduce waste?
Burning plastic
Recycling
Disposing waste in water bodies
Excessive use of chemicals
63
Ozone layer depletion leads to increased exposure to:
Ultraviolet rays
Infrared rays
Radio waves
Visible light
64
A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment is called?
Population
Ecosystem
Habitat
Biosphere
65
The 'Environmental Laws (Amendment) Act, 2010' introduced:
Removal of environmental clearances for industries
Complete privatization of environmental agencies
Deregulation of environmental standards
Stricter penalties for environmental violations
66
The 'Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' prohibits:
All human activities in forests
Hunting of specified species except under license
The establishment of national parks
Scientific research on wildlife
67
The practice of replanting trees in deforested areas is called:
Mining
Reforestation
Deforestation
Urbanization
68
Which method is effective for cleaning polluted water?
Bioremediation using microorganisms
Dumping waste directly into water bodies
Ignoring the pollution
Using chemicals only
69
The natural residence of every organism is known as:
Biome
Niche
Habitat
Habit
70
Which of the following is an abiotic component?
Fish
Trees
Bacteria
Sunlight
71
The principle of 'Polluter Pays' is embedded in which legal instrument?
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Stockholm Declaration (1972)
The Environment Protection Act, 1986 (India)
The Basel Convention
72
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Coal
Hydroelectric power
73
What is the main cause of air pollution?
Overfishing
Water pollution
Deforestation
Vehicular emissions
74
Urbanization leads to:
Improved air quality
Reduced resource consumption
Habitat destruction and pollution
Increased biodiversity
75
Which of the following is a method of conserving water?
Washing cars frequently
Using a sprinkler for irrigation
Filling swimming pools
Fixing leaks in taps
76
Acid rain is caused by emissions of:
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Methane
Carbon monoxide
Ozone
77
Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?
Wind
Petroleum
Coal
Natural gas
78
The movement aimed at planting trees to combat deforestation is called:
Deforestation movement
Green Belt Movement
Mining movement
Urban development
79
The term 'carbon sink' refers to:
The process of releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Places where carbon is stored naturally, such as forests and oceans
A device that captures carbon dioxide
A factory emitting greenhouse gases
80
India's 'Bio-Safety Rules' are aligned with which international agreement?
Basel Convention
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2000)
Kyoto Protocol
CITES
81
The 'Forest Conservation Act, 1980' prohibits:
Logging in private forests only
Conversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes without prior approval
Afforestation of degraded forest areas
Use of forest produce for medicinal purposes
82
Which international convention aims to conserve biological diversity?
Basel Convention
UNFCCC
CITES
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)
83
The term 'biodiversity hotspot' refers to regions that:
Are completely devoid of human activity
Have the highest number of invasive species
Have the largest forest cover globally
Are rich in endemic species and threatened by human activity
84
Which of the following is a characteristic of an ecologically sustainable practice?
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
Replanting native species after habitat destruction
Overfishing in marine ecosystems
Deforestation for urban expansion
85
The 'Right to Environment' is recognized as a fundamental right under which Indian constitutional article?
Article 14
Article 32
Article 19
Article 21
86
To reduce carbon footprint, individuals can:
Waste more energy
Use air conditioners excessively
Use public transport
Cut down trees
87
The 'Environmental Protection Act, 1986' in India is modeled after which international convention?
Basel Convention (1989)
Montreal Protocol (1987)
Stockholm Declaration (1972)
Rio Declaration (1992)
88
What can individuals do to help reduce climate change?
Use energy-efficient appliances
Increase car usage
Waste water
Deforest forests
89
Renewable energy sources include:
Solar and wind
Petroleum and wood
Natural gas and nuclear
Coal and oil
90
Climate change results in:
Increased snowfall everywhere
Reduced greenhouse gases
Decreased global temperatures
Rising sea levels and extreme weather events
91
The process of planting trees in areas where there were no previous forests is called:
Deforestation
Reforestation
Urbanization
Afforestation
92
Which of the following is a harmful effect of plastic waste?
It pollutes land and water and harms wildlife
It enriches soil
It decomposes quickly
It is biodegradable
93
Which process primarily contributes to the formation of acid rain?
Photosynthesis in plants
Melting of glaciers
Combustion of fossil fuels releasing SO₂ and NOₓ gases
Decomposition of organic matter

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