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Environmental Policy and Education

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Environmental policy and education focus on promoting sustainability, pollution prevention, and conservation awareness. It covers international education initiatives, green chemistry, and public participation in environmental regulation. This is a highly scoring topic in the general awareness sections of various exams.

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Environmental Policy and Education Questions

Multiple choice history impact of colonisation in india deforestation and rise of commercial forestry impact of colonisation on forests forest society and colonialism

Why did the government decide to ban shifting cultivation?

  1. To grow trees for railway timber

  2. When a forest was burnt, there was danger of destroying valuable timber

  3. Difficulties for the government to calculate taxes

  4. All the above reasons
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D Correct answer
Explanation
 They felt that land which was used for cultivation every few years could not grow trees for railway timber. When a forest was burnt, there was the added danger of the flames spreading and burning valuable timber. Shifting cultivation also made it harder for the government to calculate taxes. Therefore, the government decided to ban shifting cultivation. 

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 Policy Statement of abatement of pollution was adopted in ______.

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution, adopted in $1992$ lays emphasis on pollution prevention in place of the conventional end-of-the-pipe treatment also identified the adoption of best available and practicable technologies as the key element for pollution prevention. The focus of the programme is on such issues such as the promotion of clean and low waste technologies, waste minimization, reuse or recycling, improvement of water quality, environment audit, natural resource accounting, development of mass-based standards, institutional and human resource development etc. The whole issue of pollution prevention and control is dealt with by a combination of command and control methods as well as voluntary regulations, fiscal measures, promotion of awareness etc.

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

Forest Policy was revised in _____________.

  1. 1952 and again in 1988

  2. 1962 and again in 1989

  3. 1942 and again in 1962

  4. 1952 and again in 1961
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The British introduced scientific management of forests through a centralised approach to forest management and development. The first formal government approach to forestry can be traced to the enactment of the National Forest Policy of $1894$ which stressed on conserving forests for maintaining environmental stability and meeting basic needs of fringe forest user groups. The policy was revised in $1952$ and the new policy emphasised on extension of forests beyond the traditional forest areas. This gave impetus to social forestry and $agro/farm$ forestry.

This policy was the harbinger of the green movement in the country. It also proposed that $60$% of the land in the hills and $20$% in the plains and in all $33$% of the total geographical area should be under forest/tree cover. The serious depletion of forest resources due to biotic and industrial pressure and other reasons made the policy makers review the situation in the late eighties and evolve a new strategy for conservation of forests. The National Forest Policy was once again revised in $1988,$ which envisaged community involvement in the protection and regeneration of forests. It accorded highest priority to sustainable management of the forest resource.

Multiple choice evs - i the environment and us threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life sleeping time animal senses sense organs in animals

Which of the following will help most in conservation of wildlife?

  1. Making stringent laws

  2. Making numerous zoos

  3. Making numerous sanctuaries

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

A naturally occurring sanctuary, such as an island, which protects species from getting hunted, predated or poached is called as a wildlife refuge. It is also known as a wildlife sanctuary. Being a protected area, it is a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. Private operations are limited in such areas. Thus, making numerous wildlife sanctuaries will be most helpful.

So, the correct answer is 'Making numerous sanctuaries'.

Multiple choice evs - i dwelling places of animals threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

Which of the following is preserved in National park?

  1. Flora

  2. Fauna

  3. Both A and B

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

National parks are maintained by the government and are reserved areas for the betterment of wildlife. Cultivation, grazing, forestry and habitat manipulation are prohibited. Wildlife can be protected by the maintenance of natural balance. Both, flora and fauna are preserved in National parks. Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence meaning and factors of business environment dimensions of business environment business environment and its dimensions business environment

The Wildlife (Protection) Act was adopted in ____________.

  1. 1972

  2. 1973

  3. 1934

  4. 1935
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wildlife (Protection) Act was adopted in 1972. Prohibition on Hunting of Specified wild animals, birds and plants, setting up and management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, control of Trade and Commerce in wildlife and wildlife products are some objectives of Wildlife Protection Act.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

First National Action Plan on climate change was released in the year _________.

  1. 2007

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

  4. 2005
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • In order to make India more responsive to climate change, Government of India has taken up National Action Plan on Climate Change.
  • The first national action plan on climate change was released in the year 2008.

Multiple choice

What is the role of individuals in promoting sustainable development?

  1. To make sustainable choices in their daily lives

  2. To advocate for sustainable policies and practices

  3. To support businesses and organizations that are committed to sustainability

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Individuals can promote sustainable development by making sustainable choices, advocating for sustainable policies, and supporting sustainable businesses and organizations.

Multiple choice

How can GIS be used to promote sustainability?

  1. By helping to identify and monitor environmental problems

  2. By helping to develop and implement sustainable solutions

  3. By helping to educate the public about sustainability

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

GIS can be used to promote sustainability by helping to identify and monitor environmental problems, by helping to develop and implement sustainable solutions, and by helping to educate the public about sustainability.

Multiple choice

What is the role of storytelling in conservation education and outreach?

  1. To make conservation issues more relatable and engaging

  2. To connect people with the natural world

  3. To inspire people to take action

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

Storytelling can be a powerful tool in conservation education and outreach, as it can help to connect people with the natural world, make conservation issues more relatable and engaging, and inspire people to take action.

Multiple choice

How can social media be used in conservation education and outreach?

  1. To share information about conservation issues

  2. To connect with conservation organizations and experts

  3. To engage with the public and answer questions

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

Social media can be a valuable tool for conservation education and outreach, as it allows organizations to share information about conservation issues, connect with conservation organizations and experts, and engage with the public and answer questions.