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The Disaster Management Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament in the year _____.
- 2000
- 2005
- 2010
- 2015
Answer: 2005
The Disaster Management Act 2005 provides a legal and institutional framework for disaster management at national, state, and district levels.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is headed by the _____ of India.
- President
- Prime Minister
- Home Minister
- Environment Minister
Answer: Prime Minister
NDMA, established under the Disaster Management Act 2005, is chaired by the Prime Minister to coordinate disaster response and mitigation.
The 'FAME India' scheme promotes the adoption of _____ vehicles through subsidies and infrastructure development.
- Petrol
- Diesel
- Electric and Hybrid
- CNG only
Answer: Electric and Hybrid
Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) supports EV market growth to reduce fossil fuel dependence and emissions.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology aims to capture CO2 emissions from industrial sources and store them _____ to prevent atmospheric release.
- In the ocean surface
- Underground in geological formations
- In the atmosphere
- In landfills
Answer: Underground in geological formations
CCS involves capturing CO2, transporting it, and injecting it into deep rock formations for long-term isolation from the atmosphere.
The concept of 'Intergenerational Equity' in environmental ethics emphasizes that present generations should manage natural resources so that _____ can also benefit from them.
- Corporations only
- Future generations
- Developed countries only
- Urban populations only
Answer: Future generations
Intergenerational equity is a core principle of sustainable development, ensuring resource conservation for the well-being of future people.
The fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment is enshrined in Article _____ of the Indian Constitution.
- 51A(g)
- 21A
- 39A
- 44
Answer: 51A(g)
Article 51A(g) lists it as a fundamental duty for citizens to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban' aims to make Indian cities free of _____ waste by promoting scientific management.
- Plastic
- Open defecation and solid
- Electronic
- Hazardous
Answer: Open defecation and solid
SBM-U focuses on eliminating open defecation, improving solid waste management, and creating behavioral change for cleanliness.
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects is called _____.
- Incineration
- Landfilling
- Recycling
- Composting
Answer: Recycling
Recycling reduces the need for raw material extraction, saves energy, and minimizes waste sent to landfills or incinerators.
The National Air Quality Index (AQI) in India considers _____ key pollutants for calculating the index value.
- 5
- 6
- 8
- 10
Answer: 8
India's AQI is based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb, providing a comprehensive assessment of air quality.
The term 'One Health' recognizes the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the _____.
- Economy
- Environment
- Technology
- Politics
Answer: Environment
One Health is a collaborative approach to achieve optimal health outcomes by recognizing links among people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
The phenomenon of 'Red Tide' in coastal waters is caused by algal blooms of _____ organisms.
- Bacterial
- Dinoflagellate
- Fungal
- Viral
Answer: Dinoflagellate
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) by dinoflagellates can discolor water, produce toxins, and cause fish kills and human health issues.
The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification in India classifies coastal areas into _____ categories for regulating development activities.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 4
CRZ-I to CRZ-IV classify areas based on ecological sensitivity, human settlements, and water areas to balance development and conservation.
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) in India reviews EIA reports and recommends environmental clearance to the _____.
- Supreme Court
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- State Legislature
- National Green Tribunal
Answer: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
EACs, constituted by MoEFCC, appraise projects and advise the regulatory authority on granting or rejecting environmental clearance.
EIA stands for Environmental _____ Assessment.
- Evaluation
- Impact
- Effect
- Examination
Answer: Impact
Environmental Impact Assessment is a process to evaluate potential environmental effects of proposed projects before decisions are made.
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted in _____ in response to global land degradation concerns.
- 1992
- 1994
- 1997
- 2000
Answer: 1994
UNCCD was adopted in Paris in 1994 and entered into force in 1996, focusing on combating desertification and mitigating drought effects.
The process of land becoming desert-like due to human activities and climate change is called _____.
- Deforestation
- Desertification
- Salinization
- Erosion
Answer: Desertification
Desertification is land degradation in drylands resulting from various factors including climate variability and unsustainable land use.
The 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan' launched by the Government of India focuses on _____ conservation and management.
- Forest
- Water
- Soil
- Energy
Answer: Water
Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a time-bound campaign for water conservation, including rainwater harvesting, rejuvenation of water bodies, and reuse.
The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for human consumption is called _____.
- Filtration
- Distillation
- Desalination
- Purification
Answer: Desalination
Desalination uses methods like reverse osmosis or distillation to remove salts from seawater, providing freshwater in water-scarce regions.
The largest reservoir of carbon on Earth is the _____.
- Atmosphere
- Forests
- Oceans
- Fossil fuels
Answer: Oceans
Oceans store about 38,000 gigatons of carbon, primarily as dissolved inorganic carbon, making them the largest active carbon reservoir.
The process by which water changes from liquid to vapor and enters the atmosphere is called _____.
- Condensation
- Precipitation
- Evaporation
- Transpiration
Answer: Evaporation
Evaporation is the conversion of liquid water to water vapor due to solar energy, a key process in the hydrological cycle.