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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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D Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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. 
Multiple choice geography human activities and environmental degradation land degradation wildlife resources human activities and its impact on environment

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport is abbreviated as  ___________.

  1. BEST

  2. EAST

  3. WEST

  4. NEST
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A.  BEST

The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking is the civic transport and electricity provider public body based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Originally set up in 1873 as a tramway company: BrihanMumbai Electric Supply & Tramways Company, the BEST set up a captive Thermal power station at Wadi bunder, Mumbai in November 1905 to generate electricity for its trams that positioned it to also supply electricity to the city of Mumbai. Since 1926, the BEST has been an operator of motor buses. In 1947, a week prior to India gaining independence, the BEST became an undertaking of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. It now operates as an autonomous body under the Municipal Corporation.

Multiple choice geography human activities and environmental degradation land degradation wildlife resources human activities and its impact on environment

Carpools reduces _________ by reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

  1. air pollution

  2. water pollution

  3. soil pollution

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A. Air pollution.

Benefits of carpooling:

  1. Carpooling can save you hundreds and even thousands of dollars a year as it reduces the costs involved in repetitive or long-distance driving.
  2. It reduces the stress of your commute and allows you to read, relax, or even work while commuting.
  3. Carpooling enables some families to cut back to one car or to do without a car at all.
  4. If you don’t have a car or don’t drive, carpooling allows you to consider jobs throughout the area.
  5. Carpooling can provide you with new friendships and company for your commute.
  6. Carpooling reduces air pollution and traffic congestion, something that benefits all of us!
  7. Carpooling helps to combat rising traffic congestion, by filling the extra seats in your car, there are fewer drivers, and therefore fewer cars crowding the roads.

Multiple choice geography human activities and environmental degradation land degradation wildlife resources human activities and its impact on environment

DTC is ___________.

  1. Digital transport corporation

  2. Delhi transport corporation

  3. Delhi traffic control

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

B.  Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is the main public transport operator of Delhi. It operates buses on many bus routes, including the Mudrika (the Ring Road Service) and Bahri Mudrika (the Outer Ring Road Service). It is one of the largest CNG-powered bus service operator in the world