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Environmental Management and Policy

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Environmental Management and Policy focuses on sustainable development, ecological regulations, and renewable energy resources. Questions address pollution reduction, circular economy concepts, and the environmental impact of human activities. This topic is increasingly important for all major competitive tests.

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Environmental Management and Policy Questions

Multiple choice biology structure of earth electricity from water energy hydro electricity hydro energy

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of building large dams for generating hydro electric power?

  1. Disturbance of the natural ecosystem in the surrounding forest area.

  2. Disruption of the plants and animals life.

  3. Displacement of people on a large scale.

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

The construction of dams for generating hydro electric power and then installation of transformers and their connection to the national grid has the following four main disadvantages:

A) Disturbance of the natural ecosystem in the surrounding forest area.

B) Disruption of the plants and animals life.

C) Displacement of people on a large scale.

D) Disruption of the aquatic ecosystem.

Multiple choice biology structure of earth electricity from water energy hydro electricity hydro energy

Which of the following is / are disadvantage of building large dams for generating hydro electric power?

  1. Due to construction of dams, lot of areas of rivers having continuous fresh flowing water, have to be cleared.

  2. Number of trees have to be cut.

  3. Destroys not only the plants life but also the animals and birds life dependent on them.

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

The construction of dams for generating hydro electric power and then installation of transformers and their connection to the national grid has the following four main disadvantages:

A) disturbance of the natural ecosystem in the surrounding forest area.

B) disruption of the plants and animals life.

C) displacement of people on a large scale.

D) disruption of the aquatic ecosystem.

Multiple choice commercial applications sources of water conservation of natural and energy resources energy conservation and sources importance of the conservation of natural resources reduce, recycle, reuse

Which of the following are the ways of conserving and preserving the earth's natural resources?

  1. Recycling wastes

  2. Using alternative energy sources

  3. Reducing the wastage of non-renewable natural resources

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

Preservation refers to the measures taken to keep living things in their original balanced state. Conservation refers to the careful and systematic use of natural resources without causing harm and death to living organisms in the environment. Recycling of waste, reducing the use of non-renewable natural resources and alternative source are the measures to maintain the natural resources without harming the resources and environment. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice commercial applications sources of water conservation of natural and energy resources energy conservation and sources importance of the conservation of natural resources reduce, recycle, reuse

The management of natural resources should take into

  1. A long term perspective

  2. Environmental pollution

  3. Their equitable distribution

  4. A, B, C and safe disposal of wastes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Natural resource management refers to the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil,  plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present  and future generations. This includes all the above a,b & c points hence d option is the right answer.

Multiple choice physics friction increasing and reducing friction advantages and disadvantages of friction merits and demerits of friction and methods to reduce it

Why are efforts made to reduce friction?

  1. Energy is lost in overcoming friction.

  2. Overcoming friction is a time consuming process.

  3. Both A and B

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

A lot of the applied energy is lost in overcoming friction so as to put a body in motion.Hence efforts are made to reduce friction.

Multiple choice evs - i our home and environment environmental issues due to construction of houses introduction to natural resources (eco) materials (resources ) and its classification

Why solar power has not been developed much?

  1. Due to low output

  2. Due to high cost of production

  3. Due to less rainfall

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

The sun offers the most abundant, reliable and pollution-free power in the world.However, problems with solar energy, namely the expensive cost and inconsistent availability, have prevented it from becoming a more utilised energy source.

Multiple choice components and importance of food science of kitchen evs

How can you contribute to the maintenance of green wealth of your locality?

  1. Taking care of the plants and trees growing in or around my locality.

  2. Plant more and more trees.

  3. Encourage the people in my locality to plant more trees.

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

I can help in maintaining the green wealth of my locality by taking care of the plants and trees growing in or around my locality. I can plant more and more trees. I can also encourage the people in my locality to plant more trees by informing them about the importance of growing trees. I can make young children aware of the effects that deforestation has on our environment and on our planet. I can also ask them to water the plants daily, which will take very little of their time. I believe planting new trees is as important as taking care of the existing trees.

Multiple choice components and importance of food science of kitchen evs

What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?

  1. Stop cutting of trees

  2. Waste electricity

  3. Never recycle

  4. Never reuse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
I can do following to reduce my consumption of various natural resources:
  • I will prefer walking and cycling while commuting to short distances.
  • I will avoid wastage of water as much as possible.
  • I will minimize my usage of electricity.
  • I will use public transport; instead of private transport.
Multiple choice components and importance of food science of kitchen evs

List five things you have done over the last one week to
(a) Conserve our natural resources
(b) Increase the pressure on our natural resources

  1. Throw biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into separate bins. And use air conditioners.

  2. Use plastics and polythene bags for carrying goods.

  3. Harvest rainwater.

  4. Travel by a CNG bus for long distances and walk for short distances.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Conserve our natural resources.
Answer: For conserving our natural resources, the five things which I did in the last one week:
I used bicycle for going to school.
I took bucket bath and stopped using the shower.
I used old envelopes for doing rough work during my homework.
I reduced my timing for watching TV.
I took a public transport bus while going to a relative’s place.

  • Increase the pressure on our natural resources.
Answer: Five things which increase pressure on natural resources:
I played video games for a long period on one day.
I forgot to switch off the light of my bedroom and slept.
I went to a water-park, where too much water was being wasted.
I threw away some plastic bottles which could have been reused.
I made paper planes and played with them.
Multiple choice components and importance of food science of kitchen evs

Management that meets the needs of present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their needs. 

  1. Sustainable development

  2. Afforestation

  3. Social forestry

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

Definition of sustainable development the management of forest resources in a sustainable manner, involves two aspects - prevention of deforestation and extension of out forest wealth. 

Multiple choice botany human influences on ecosystems sustainable management sustainable development with equity conservation

The concept of sustainable development encourages

  1. Form of growth that meets current basic needs

  2. Preservation of the resources for the need of future generation

  3. A change in all respects of life

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

Sustainable development is a holistic approach that includes meeting current needs, preserving resources for future generations, and promoting overall societal improvement.

Multiple choice botany human influences on ecosystems sustainable management sustainable development with equity conservation

Sustainable development focuses on more use of 

  1. Renewable Resources

  2. Abiotic Resources

  3. Agriculture Resources

  4. Natural Resources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable resources are the resources which can be replenishment. Like sunlight, rainwater. The use of renewable resources favours the sustainable development. As sustainable development focuses on the meeting the need of present without hampering the future generation.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice botany sustainable development with equity sustainable management conservation sustainable development

Development which meets the needs of the present as well as of the future generation is called as

  1. Sustainable development

  2. Redevelopment

  3. Co-development

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Sustainable development (SD) caters the need of present without any uncertainty for future generation. It is a process for meeting human development goals while maintaining the ability of natural systems to continue to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend on. 
So, the correct answer is option A.
Multiple choice botany sustainable development with equity sustainable management conservation sustainable development

On the basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in your life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?

  1. Stop cutting trees and practice plantation of trees.

  2. Waste maximum amount of water.

  3. Using vehicles for short distances.

  4. Switch on electrical appliances when not in use.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
 I would make following changes in my lifestyle to ensure sustainable use of our resources:
  • I will use bicycle more often than earlier.
  • I will use fresh water for bathing in the winter season; than using the geyser.
  • I will start using jute/cloth bag, while shopping.
  • I will collect old newspaper and give them to kabaadiwaala; for recycling.