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Environmental Policy and Law Questions

Multiple choice biology waste products reduce, recycle, reuse importance of the conservation of natural resources recycling

Biomedical waste (management and handling) rules, was established in the year _____

  1. 1995

  2. 1998

  3. 1992

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biomedical waste, if not handled properly is a potent source of diseases like AIDS, TB, Hepatitis and other bacterial disease causing serious threat to human health. Therefore this waste needs prime attention for its safe and proper disposal. So the Government of India published Biomedical waste (Management and Handling) Rules on July 27, 1998.

Multiple choice

What was the Clean Water Act of 1972?

  1. Ways to clean your house

  2. Allows pollution in water

  3. Set up water quality standards

  4. Something that is not important
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Clean Water Act of 1972 established the legal framework for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters of the United States and setting quality standards for surface waters.

Multiple choice political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Most of the new laws on environment safety are introduced after which of the following incidents?

  1. UC factory tragedy

  2. Bhopal gas tragedy

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Which of the following was enacted to provide for immediate relief to persons affected by accidents while handling hazardous substances ?

  1. The Public Liability Insurance Act 1991

  2. Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1989

  3. Environment (Protection) Act (EPA) 1986

  4. Factories Act, 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The main objective of the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 is to provide for damages to victims of an accident which occurs as a result of handling any hazardous substance. The Act applies to all owners associated with the production or handling of any hazardous chemicals.

Multiple choice political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Which of the following is correct regarding Environment Protection Act 1986?

  1. To strengthen the regulatory framework for hazardous industry and pollution control

  2. Gave authority to the Centre to issue direct orders to close, prohibit or regulate any industry

  3. Delegates wide powers to the executive, allowing it to make rules to manage different issues

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Environment Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986. The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environments they relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.

Multiple choice botany ecological adaptations, succession and ecological services ecosystem services ecosystems ecosystem

Free services provided to humans by ecosystems include

  1. control of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.

  2. prevention of soil erosion.

  3. filtering of pollutants from water and air.

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Ecosystem services are the products of ecosystem processes. These services include conditions and processes by which the species are able to survive and sustain their life. 
  • Trees control atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration because they take up carbon dioxide and perform photosynthesis through which they release oxygen in the atmosphere. Hence, quality of air is maintained by ecosystems.
  • The roots of plants held the soil particles tightly which prevent soil erosion.
  • Plants filter out pollutants from water and air by trapping pollutants. They absorb pollutants from air and water in their tissues. 
Hence, all the statements given in the question are correct.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence life is precious road safety and pollution pollution of natural resources air pollution and its effects

ESP is to arrest

  1. Water Pollution

  2. Air Pollution

  3. Radio Activity Pollution

  4. Soil Pollution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ESP or electrostatic precipitators are used to remove dust particles from flue gas (such as gas from broilers). The dust particles present in the air get charged as they pass through the electrostatic precipitator and get collected at the collection electrode. It can, therefore, be used to remove air pollutants such as dust. 

So, the correct answer is 'Air pollution'.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence life is precious road safety and pollution pollution of natural resources air pollution and its effects

Which of the following are air pollution control measures?

  1. Forestation

  2. Using clean air technology

  3. Using renewable source of energy

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All listed options, including forestation, clean technology, and renewable energy, are effective strategies for reducing air pollution by either absorbing pollutants or preventing their emission.

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues air pollution and its control air pollution - effects and control not for breathing not for drinking

Cyclone collectors and electrostatic precipitators are meant for controlling.

  1. Sewage pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Pesticide pollution

  4. Natural pollution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A cyclonic separation is a method of removing particulates from an air stream, without the use of filters, through vortex separation. 

An electrostatic precipitator is a device that removes suspended dust particles from a gas or exhaust by applying a high-voltage electrostatic charge and collecting the particles on charged plates.
Both are instruments in controlling air pollution in industries.
So, the correct option 'Air pollution'.

Multiple choice zoology not for breathing not for drinking air pollution and its control air pollution - effects and control environmental issues

All except one mentioned below is an incorrectly mentioned rule framed under Environment (Protection) act, 1986. Identify it.

  1. Ozone Depleting Substanes Rules, 2000

  2. Harzardous Wastes Rules, 1989

  3. Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981

  4. Biomedical Wastes Rules, 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981 is an Act of the Parliament of India to control and prevent air pollution in India. It is different from the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and not a part of it.

Multiple choice zoology not for breathing not for drinking air pollution and its control air pollution - effects and control environmental issues

Steps taken by the government of India to control air pollution include

  1. Compulsory mixing of 20% ethyl alcohol with petrol and 20% biodiesel with diesel.

  2. Compulsory PUC (Pollution Under Control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.

  3. Permission to use only pure diesel with a maximum of 500 ppm sulphur as fuel for vehicles.

  4. Use of non - polluting compressed Natural Gas (CNG) only as fuel by all buses and trucks.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court, under its directives, asked the government of India to switch over the entire fleet of public transport, i.e., buses, from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG). Compressed natural gas (CNG) (methane stored at high pressure) can be used in place of gasoline (petrol), diesel fuel and propane/LPG. CNG combustion produces fewer undesirable gases than the fuels mentioned above. It is safer than other fuels in the event of a spill because natural gas is lighter than air and disperses quickly when released. CNG may be found above oil deposits or may be collected from landfills or wastewater treatment plants where it is known as biogas.

Multiple choice types, sources and impact of waste accumulation waste management - impact of waste accumulation our life and environment geography

Choose the correct type of containers for storing flammable waste prior to disposal via UBC.

  1. Glass bottles

  2. Yellow containers

  3. Plastic jugs

  4. Red cans
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Red safety cans are the industry standard for storing flammable liquids because they are designed to prevent leaks, contain vapors, and withstand fire exposure.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

'Eco-label' issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is represented by which of the following symbol?

  1. An Earthen Pot

  2. A Raining Cloud

  3. The Green Dot

  4. A Mobius Loop
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eco-label is issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is represented by a pitcher or an earthen pot indicating that the product is not harmful to the environment.

Labeling of environmentally beneficial goods and resources extracted by more sustainable methods can help consumers decide which goods and services to buy product. Eco-labelling can encourage companies to develop green products and services and help consumers select more environmentally beneficial products and services.

Multiple choice evs earth - our home need to conserve biodiversity protecting our environment rules are for everyone

Wild life (protection) Act, 1972 includes which of the following objectives?

  1. Restriction and Prohibition on hunting of animals.

  2. Setting up and managing sanctuaries and National Parks.

  3. Protection of specified plants.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Wildlife Act was passed in 1972 to protect the wildlife and their habitats. The major activities and provisions in the act can be summed up as follows: 

1. It defines the wildlife related terminology. 
2. Enactment of an All India Wildlife Protection Act (1972). 
3. It provides for the appointment of wildlife advisory Board, Wildlife warden, their powers, duties etc. 
4. Becoming a party to the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES, 1976). 
5. Launching a national component of UNESCOs Man and Biosphere Programme (1971). 
6. Under the Act, comprehensive listing of endangered wildlife species was done for the first time and prohibition of hunting of the endangered species was mentioned. 
7. Protection to some endangered plants. 
8. The Act provides for setting up of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries etc. 
9. The Act provides for the constitution of Central Zoo Authority. 
10. There is provision for trade and commerce in some wildlife species with license for sale, possession, transfer etc.
11. The act imposes a ban on the trade or commerce in scheduled animals. 
12. It provides for legal powers to officers and punishment to offenders.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice concept of social responsibility organization of commerce and management industrial pollution and degradation of environment environmental values and ethics industrial pollution accelerated with the start of industrial revolution social responsibility towards the environment

The national apex body for assessment, monitoring and control of water and air pollution is __________.

  1. The Central Pollution Control Board

  2. The Ministry of Environment and Forests

  3. The Ministry of Finance

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Pollution Control Board $(CPCB)$ of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, $1986$. Principle functions of $CPCB$ are $(i)$ to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and $(ii)$ to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country