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Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation

________ is the concentration of foreign matter in the air which adversely affects the well-being of human beings, animals, plants and their environment.

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. soil pollution

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Air pollution is defined as the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans, animals, and plants. It involves the contamination of the air by chemical, physical, or biological agents.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation

The Air (Prevention and pollution control act) was passed on _________.

  1. 1987

  2. 1981

  3. 1980

  4. 1852
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is a central Act of Parliament, which provides for the prevention and control of air pollution and maintaining the good quality of air.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation

The excessive use of artificial fertilizers greatly reduces the quality of _________.

  1. Air

  2. Soil

  3. River

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

Excessive use of artificial fertilizers leads to nutrient runoff that can contaminate water bodies (rivers) and degrade soil structure and fertility. It can also cause air quality issues through the release of gases like nitrous oxide.

Multiple choice geography environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation environment and its components

Which of the following two statements are true

A. For conservation of natural resources like natural gas, one can get tank less water heater as it reduces the usage of natural gas.

B. To save natural gas, the use of another energy source like hydro, solar or wind power are all healthy alternative resources

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

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

Conservation of resources is nothing but making use of resources such that they are not depleted and are left behind for replenishing in future. This can be achieved in many ways, for example for conservation of natural resources like natural gas, one can get tank less water heater as it reduces the usage of natural gas and the other example is to save natural gas, the use of another energy source like hydro, solar or wind power can be followed.

Multiple choice geography environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation environment and its components

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was formerly known as

  1. Soil Conservation Service

  2. Land conservation service

  3. Water conservation service

  4. Forest conservation service
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), was formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). Its name was changed in 1994 during Presidency of Bill Clinton. It is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers. 

Multiple choice geography environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation environment and its components

Which environmental movement refers to as Greed Game political populism by the environmentalists?

  1. Narmada Bacho Andolan

  2. Silent Valley Movement

  3. Appiko Movement

  4. Jungle Bachao Andolan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The tribals of singhbhun district of Jharkhand started the protest when the government decided to replace the natural sol forest, that movement is known as Jungle Bachao Andolan.

Multiple choice geography environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation environment and its components

Which one of the following is not in favour of conservation of nature?

  1. Switch off the bulb when not in use

  2. Close the tap immediately after using

  3. Dispose polypacks after shopping

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

Polypack bags are made of plastic which can be recycled. Instead of throwing them, its better to recycle it.