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Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

India is one of the biggest  producer of __________ waste.

  1. e-waste

  2. industrial waste

  3. chemical waste

  4. all of these
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Explanation

India produces significant amounts of various types of waste, including e-waste, industrial waste, and chemical waste, due to its large population and growing industrial sector.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Ship manufacturing industry is responsible for ____________.

  1. chemical waste

  2. e-waste

  3. electronic waste

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Ship manufacturing and breaking industries involve heavy metals, paints, and solvents, which are primary sources of chemical waste.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

The best preventive measure for __________ is to reduce emmission of $CO _2$.

  1. Industrial pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Water pollution

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a primary strategy for mitigating industrial pollution and its contribution to global climate change.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Which of the following Acts was passed by the central government of India in 1981?

  1. Control of corruption

  2. Water pollution control Act

  3. Air pollution control Act

  4. Noise pollution control Act
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Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 an Act of the Parliament of India to control and prevent air pollution in India. It was amended in 1987.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Scooters, motorcycles and motorcars are included among vehicles used for private transport; whereas railways and state owned buses are included among public transportation. The pollution in the cities will decrease the most if majority of the people

  1. Start using bicycles

  2. Start using CNG fuel

  3. Use vehicles for public transport

  4. Start using motorbike and scooter instead of motor cars
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Explanation

One way to help reduce global warming, let alone air pollution, is to stop using your personal vehicle. If people walk or ride a bicycle for short trips, or take public transportation for longer ones, they can significantly reduce the amount of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions they generate each day.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Earth Summit of 1992 was held in ______.

  1. Dhaka in Bangladesh

  2. New Delhi in India

  3. Tehran in Iran

  4. Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
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Explanation
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development also known as the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit or earth Summit was a major united nations conference held in Rio de Janeire from 3 to 14 June 1992.