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Unnecessary travel can be reduced by alternate method of video conferencing that reduces the fuel consumption which in-turn reduces environment pollution.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation
Finding alternatives to travel between multi-campus sites for both administrative and academic purposes, and research collaboration with other institutions, can create substantial savings both in money, carbon and human terms.

Business travel in universities and colleges is a large contributor to the environmental footprint of the sector, but doing something about it can be difficult as the issues are multi-factored and much travel is essential for both academic and administrative staff, not to mention students.
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Increased industrialization is causing more damage than ever to the natural environment.

  1. True

  2. False
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True.

Increased industrialization is causing more damage than ever to the natural environment.
Industrialization causes air and water pollution which is damaging the environment more than ever.

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A Programme of Conservation of Wetlands is being implemented by the Ministry, since _______.

  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1989

  4. 1990
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Wetlands are areas of land where the water level remains near or above the surface of the ground for most of the year. India has a wealth of wetland ecosystems distributed in different geographical regions. Wetland systems, directly and indirectly, support lakhs of people, providing goods and services to them. They help check floods, prevent coastal erosion and mitigate the effects of natural disasters like cyclones and tidal waves. They store water for long periods. The scheme on conservation and management of wetlands was initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in $1987$ with the following objectives:


  1. To lay down policy guidelines for conservation and management of wetlands in the country;
  2. To undertake intensive conservation measures in priority wetlands;
  3. To monitor the implementation of the programme; and
  4. To prepare an inventory of Indian wetlands.

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Which of the following plays a major role in enhancing the quality of environment?

  1. Wetlands

  2. Forests

  3. Ozone cell

  4. All the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Forests cover about a third of the earth’s land area and are essential to the health of our environment. For example, trees and forests absorb and store much of the carbon dioxide that otherwise would be contributing to climate change. Forests are home to about $80$ percent of remaining terrestrial biodiversity. Forests also regulate water cycles, maintain soil quality, and reduce the risks of natural disasters such as floods.Forest ecosystems are sources of wood and timber, of edible products including mushrooms and other fungi, meat (from wildlife), forage for livestock, fruit or honey. Some forest species have medicinal values.

Forests provide habitat for wildlife and they affect the volume and timing of water flowing out of the forested area as well as rates of soil formation or erosion.
Forests are one of a number of important elements in the global cycling of carbon, oxygen, and other gases of importance which influences the composition of the earth’s atmosphere

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India had a Forest Policy since _________.

  1. 1894

  2. 1895

  3. 1896

  4. 1897
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Explanation

The British introduced scientific management of forests through a centralized 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 emphasized on an 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 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.

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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.

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The National Afforestation and Eco development Board was constituted in ________.

  1. 1992

  2. 1993

  3. 1994

  4. 1995
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The National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board , was set up in August $1992,$ is responsible for promoting afforestation,tree planting, ecological restoration and eco-development activities in the country, with special attention to the degraded forest areas and lands adjoining the forest areas, national parks, sanctuaries and other protected areas as well as the ecologically fragile areas like the Western Himalayas, Aravallis, Western Ghats, etc.
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_________ label has been introduced to label consumer products that are environment friendly.

  1. Eco mark

  2. Agmark

  3. Euro-mark

  4. None of them
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To increase consumer awareness, the Government of India launched the eco-labelling scheme known as $`Ecomark'$ in $1991$ for easy identification of environment-friendly products. Any product which is made, used or disposed of in a way that significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause the environment could be considered as Environment-Friendly Product. The $'Ecomark'$ label is awarded to consumer goods which meet the specified environmental criteria and the quality requirements of Indian Standards. Any product with the $Ecomark$ will be the right environmental choice.

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A programme of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) was introduced in India ___________.

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1978

  4. 1979
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental Impact Assessment $(EIA)$ is an important management tool for ensuring optimal use of natural resources for sustainable development. $EIA$ is a tool to anticipate the likely environmental impacts that may arise out of the proposed developmental activities and suggest mitigation measures and strategies.
$EIA$ was introduced in India in $1978,$ with respect to river valley projects.
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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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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.