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environment medium MCQ Environmental Impact Assessment UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a key principle of the EIA process?

  1. Confidentiality of project details
  2. Precautionary principle and public participation
  3. Expedited approval without scrutiny
  4. Exclusion of local communities
environment easy MCQ Environmental Impact Assessment SSC, Railway

Which of the following projects typically requires Environmental Clearance in India?

  1. Small retail shop
  2. Residential building under 20,000 sq.m.
  3. Thermal power plant
  4. Primary school
environment medium Fill in the Blank Environmental Impact Assessment UPSC, SSC

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) in India reviews EIA reports and recommends environmental clearance to the _____.

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  3. State Legislature
  4. National Green Tribunal
environment medium MCQ Environmental Impact Assessment UPSC, SSC

In the EIA process, 'scoping' refers to:

  1. Final approval of the project
  2. Identifying key environmental issues and setting terms of reference for the EIA study
  3. Conducting the public hearing
  4. Monitoring post-project impacts
environment hard MCQ Environmental Impact Assessment UPSC

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an Environmental Impact Assessment report?

  1. Baseline environmental data
  2. Predicted impacts and mitigation measures
  3. Detailed financial projections of the project
  4. Public consultation summary
environment easy Fill in the Blank Environmental Impact Assessment SSC, Railway

EIA stands for Environmental _____ Assessment.

  1. Evaluation
  2. Impact
  3. Effect
  4. Examination
environment medium MCQ Environmental Impact Assessment UPSC, SSC

In India, Environmental Clearance (EC) under the EIA Notification, 2006 is mandatory for which category of projects?

  1. All small-scale industries
  2. Projects listed in the Schedule with specified thresholds
  3. Only nuclear power projects
  4. Only mining projects
environment medium MCQ Soil Conservation and Land Degradation UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a major indicator of soil health?

  1. Soil color only
  2. Organic matter content and microbial activity
  3. Soil depth only
  4. Rock content
environment medium MCQ Soil Conservation and Land Degradation UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a technique to prevent wind erosion in arid regions?

  1. Terracing
  2. Windbreaks or shelterbelts
  3. Contour bunding
  4. Subsoiling
environment easy MCQ Soil Conservation and Land Degradation SSC, Railway

Which of the following is a benefit of using organic manure in agriculture?

  1. Increases soil salinity
  2. Improves soil structure and water retention
  3. Reduces microbial activity
  4. Causes soil compaction
environment medium MCQ Soil Conservation and Land Degradation UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion in India?

  1. Afforestation
  2. Deforestation and overgrazing
  3. Organic farming
  4. Crop rotation