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Environmental Policy and Law Questions

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 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


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

Identify the measures taken by businesses to protect environment.

  1. Installing and maintaining pollution control equipment.

  2. Having an audit system for checking the efficacy of environment protection measures.

  3. Participating in environmental protection measures.

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

There are many measures which can be taken by businesses to protect environment. All the above 3 are examples of the steps which  businessmen can apply in their business and contribute to the environment which will protect environment to a certain limit.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Which of the following is the measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

  1. Plant more trees

  2. Use of CNG or clean fuel

  3. Treatment of smoke before discharging into atmosphere

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

Measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere:

  • Plant more trees or afforestation as plants absorb carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
  • Use of CNG or clean fuel as it releases less amount of pollutants and carbon dioxide
  • Treatment of smoke to remove harmful gasses before discharging into atmospheric.
  • Stoppage of burning fossil fuels.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Which Act was formulated in the year 1986? 

  1. The insecticide act

  2. The water (prevention and control of pollution) act

  3. The air (prevention and control of pollution) act

  4. The noise (prevention and control of pollution) act

  5. The environment (protection) act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The EPA (Environment Protection Act), 1986 came into force soon after the Bhopal gas tragedy.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Steps taken by the Government of India to control air pollution includes

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

  2. Use of non-polluting 'Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)' only as fuel by all buses and trucks.

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

  4. Both B and C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Supreme Court of India, under its directives, asked the government to take appropriate measures, including switching over the entire fleet of public transport, i.e., buses, from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG). The Government of India through a new auto fuel policy has laid out a roadmap to cut down vehicular pollution in Indian cities. 

More stringent norms for fuels means steadily reducing the sulphur and aromatic content in petrol and diesel fuels. Euro III norms, stipulate that sulphur be controlled at 350 parts-per-million (ppm) in diesel and 150 ppm in petrol. Aromatic hydrocarbons are to be contained at 42 per cent of the concerned fuel. The goal, according to the roadmap, is to reduce sulphur to 50 ppm in petrol and diesel and bring down the level to 35 per cent. Corresponding to the fuel, vehicle engines will also need to be upgraded. It is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry a valid 'Pollution Under Control' (PUC) certificate, so as to comply with the prescribed emission norms. 

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Abatement do not include

  1. Sewage management

  2. Catalytic convetors

  3. Use of scrubbers

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

Pollution abatement is the measure to reduce pollution by controlling the direct elimination of pollutants in the environment. It may include technological methods like catalytic converters on vehicles to reduce air pollution, scrubbers in industries or they may be regulatory, like laws limiting the amount of solid waste a sewage management facility can release into a waterway. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Mark the correct statement about abatement of pollution.

  1. Switching of the automobile engines at red lights or when not in use

  2. Setting up of sewage treatment plants in larger habitations

  3. Installation of tall chimneys in factories

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

Pollution cannot be totally stopped but several steps can be taken to curtail it. These are some of the steps in this context.
A. Switching of the automobile engines at red lights and when not in use.
B. Setting up of sewage treatment plants in larger habitations.
C. Installation of tall chimneys in factories.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Which Act was formulated in the year 1986?

  1. The Insecticide Act

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  3. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  4. The Noise (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  5. The Environment (Protection) Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Environment (protection) Act, 1986, is the most comprehensive law meant for prevention, control and abetment of environmental pollution by laying down emission norms and setting up of central and state pollution control boards.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The measures to eliminate pollution from the given environment is called as

  1. Pollution prevention

  2. Pollution abatement

  3. Pollution control

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

Pollution abatement is the measure to reduce or eliminate pollution by controlling the direct elimination of pollutants in the environment. It may include technological methods that reduce the amount of pollutant generated in a chemical or other manufacturing facilities like a scrubber, electrostatic precipitator and catalytic converter. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Pollution abatement involves

  1. Source reduction

  2. Recycling

  3. Treatment

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

Pollution abatement is a comprehensive process that involves reducing waste at the source, recycling materials, and treating unavoidable waste.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in 1987 to include which one of the following as pollutant?

  1. Water

  2. Noise

  3. Dust

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

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, is meant for preserving quality of air, controlling air pollution and preventing detrimental effects of air pollutants and human health and health of other biological entities. By an amendment in 1987, noise was also recognized as an air pollutant.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in $1987$ to include one of the following as pollutant

  1. Dust

  2. Noise

  3. Water

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 was Amended in 1987. This act was amended to control and prevent air pollution and maintain the good quality of air. This act is meant for preventing the detrimental effects of air pollutants on human health and other biological entities. Hence, this act includes dust as the pollutant as it contributes to air pollution.
So, the correct answer is 'Dust'.
Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

Which of the following act was formulated in 1986?

  1. The Insecticide Act

  2. The Environment (Protection) Act

  3. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  5. The Noise (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The Environment Protection Act was passed in the year 1986 by the Parliament (act no. 29 of 1986) which came into force on 23 May 1986. The preamble of the Act provide for the aim which is to provide protection and improvement of environment and other matters connected therewith. This Act provide for the statutory provisions to the decisions and ratification made by India at International conferences related to the protection of environment. This Act in length defines the certain terms as environment, environmental pollution, environmental pollutants and provide for penal provisions for commision of any act specifically prohibited by under statute.
(A) The Insecticides Act, 1968 brought into effect from 1971 for regulation of import, manufacture, sale, transport and use of insecticides.
(B) The Environment Protection Act was passed in the year 1986
(C) The Water (prevention and control of pollution) Act enacted in 1974 for prevention and control of water pollution.
(D) The Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act,1984 was enacted for prevention and control of air pollution.
(E) The Noise (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, was passed in 2000.
Hence, the correct answer is 'The Environment (Protection) Act'.
Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

In order to address two major environmental concerns,  ______ and _______ pollution, the government set up the Central Pollution Control Board.

  1. air, land

  2. water, land

  3. air, water

  4. land, water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974. The CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air Act, 1981