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environment medium MCQ Marine and Coastal Environment UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Sagarmala Programme' of the Government of India?

  1. Promoting inland waterways only
  2. Port-led development through modernization, connectivity, and coastal community development
  3. Banning all fishing activities
  4. Privatizing all ports
environment medium MCQ Marine and Coastal Environment UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a major source of marine plastic pollution?

  1. Natural weathering of rocks
  2. Land-based activities and improper waste management
  3. Volcanic eruptions
  4. Oceanic upwelling
environment easy MCQ Marine and Coastal Environment SSC, Railway

Which of the following is a Ramsar site located in India?

  1. Dal Lake
  2. Chilika Lake
  3. Naini Lake
  4. Powai Lake
environment hard MCQ Marine and Coastal Environment UPSC

Which of the following is a key provision of the CRZ Notification, 2011 (amended) regarding CRZ-I areas?

  1. Allowing construction of hotels
  2. Prohibiting new construction except for specific public utilities
  3. Permitting industrial effluent discharge
  4. Allowing land reclamation for agriculture
environment medium MCQ Marine and Coastal Environment UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a major threat to coral reefs globally?

  1. Increased ocean alkalinity
  2. Coral bleaching due to rising sea temperatures
  3. Decreased salinity
  4. Overfishing of herbivorous fish only
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 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 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
environment medium MCQ Water Resources and Conservation UPSC, SSC

Which of the following is a characteristic of an oligotrophic lake?

  1. High nutrient levels and algal blooms
  2. Low nutrient levels and clear water
  3. High turbidity and low oxygen
  4. Eutrophic conditions with fish kills
environment easy MCQ Water Resources and Conservation SSC, Railway

Which of the following is a primary cause of water pollution in Indian rivers?

  1. Afforestation
  2. Industrial effluents and domestic sewage
  3. Rainwater harvesting
  4. Organic farming