McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA Economics) .
Chapters
| 101. |
What is sustainable development? |
| A. | The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
| B. | To conserve natural resources and to develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment |
| C. | It is the practice of developing land and construction projects in a manner that reduces their impact on the environment by allowing them to create energy efficient models of self-sufficiency |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. | |
| 102. |
What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability?
|
| A. | I, II & III |
| B. | I, III & IV |
| C. | . I & III |
| D. | I, II, III & IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III & IV | |
| 103. |
The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN General Assembly in December-------. |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1994 |
| D. | 1995 |
| Answer» A. 1992 | |
| 104. |
Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development? |
| A. | Carrying capacity |
| B. | Inter and Intra-generation equity |
| C. | Gender disparity and diversity |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Gender disparity and diversity | |
| 105. |
The first of the major environment protection Act to be promulgated in India was |
| A. | Water Act |
| B. | Air Act |
| C. | Environment Act |
| D. | Noise Pollution Rule |
| Answer» C. Environment Act | |
| 106. |
The Forest Act was enacted in the year |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1980 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» C. 1980 | |
| 107. |
The Forest Act extends to the whole of India except |
| A. | UP |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | J&K |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» C. J&K | |
| 108. |
Penalty for conservation of the provision of the Forest Act is under |
| A. | Section 3A |
| B. | Section 4A |
| C. | Section 12A |
| D. | Section 8A |
| Answer» A. Section 3A | |
| 109. |
Water Prevention Act was enacted in |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1984 |
| D. | 1975 |
| Answer» B. 1974 | |
| 110. |
The Water Act contains |
| A. | 4 chapters |
| B. | 5 chapters |
| C. | 7 chapters |
| D. | 8 chapters |
| Answer» D. 8 chapters | |
| 111. |
The Water Act has |
| A. | 64 sections |
| B. | 68 sections |
| C. | 45 sections |
| D. | 62 sections |
| Answer» A. 64 sections | |
| 112. |
The functions of the Central Board are given under |
| A. | Section 16 |
| B. | Section 19 |
| C. | Section 25 |
| D. | Section24 |
| Answer» B. Section 19 | |
| 113. |
The functions of the State Board are given under |
| A. | Section 16 |
| B. | Section 17 |
| C. | Section 21 |
| D. | Section 45 |
| Answer» B. Section 17 | |
| 114. |
According to Water Act 1974,any liquid gas or solid discharge from any premises used for carrying industrial operation or process or treatment is called |
| A. | Sewage |
| B. | Contaminants |
| C. | Trade effluents |
| D. | Hazardous effluents |
| Answer» C. Trade effluents | |
| 115. |
Terracing is an effective method of soil conservation in |
| A. | Desert |
| B. | Hilly areas |
| C. | Plain |
| D. | Riverine areas |
| Answer» B. Hilly areas | |
| 116. |
One of the following crops is the most effective in controlling soil erosion |
| A. | Cotton |
| B. | Pigeon |
| C. | Pea |
| D. | Green gram |
| Answer» B. Pigeon | |
| 117. |
Soil conservation means |
| A. | Preventing of spread of desert |
| B. | To check soil erosion by wind and rain |
| C. | To check soil erosion by afforestation |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 118. |
Soil conservation can be best achieved by having |
| A. | Wind screens |
| B. | Good plant covers |
| C. | Restricted human activity |
| D. | Low rainfall |
| Answer» B. Good plant covers | |
| 119. |
Dark coloured soils are considered most fertile as they contain |
| A. | Gravel and sand |
| B. | Sand and calcium |
| C. | Clay and humus |
| D. | Silt and earthworms |
| Answer» C. Clay and humus | |
| 120. |
The unfavourable alteration of environment due to human activities is termed as |
| A. | Ecological disturbance |
| B. | Cataostrophe |
| C. | Ecological degradation |
| D. | Pollution |
| Answer» D. Pollution | |
| 121. |
Which of the following is the major cause of pollution |
| A. | Plants |
| B. | Man |
| C. | Fungi |
| D. | Hydrocarbon gases |
| Answer» D. Hydrocarbon gases | |
| 122. |
5th June is observed as |
| A. | World Forest Day |
| B. | World Environment Day |
| C. | World Wildlife Day |
| D. | World Population Day |
| Answer» B. World Environment Day | |
| 123. |
Noise is measured using sound meter and the unit is |
| A. | Hertz |
| B. | Decibel |
| C. | Joule |
| D. | Sound |
| Answer» B. Decibel | |
| 124. |
According to the CPCB, the diameter of particles that are responsible for carrying great harm to human health is |
| A. | 2.5 micrometer |
| B. | 5.0 micrometer |
| C. | 10.0 micrometer |
| D. | 7.5 micrometer |
| Answer» A. 2.5 micrometer | |
| 125. |
The optimal level of pollution occurs where |
| A. | Total benefits equal total cost |
| B. | Marginal benefits equal marginal costs |
| C. | Private costs are minimized |
| D. | Average revenue equals average cost |
| Answer» B. Marginal benefits equal marginal costs | |
| 126. |
National Environment Policy was passed in |
| A. | 2003 |
| B. | 2004 |
| C. | 2005 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» D. 2006 | |
| 127. |
Noise pollution has been inserted as pollution in the Air Act in: |
| A. | 1981 |
| B. | 1987 |
| C. | 1982 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» A. 1981 | |
| 128. |
The Environmental (Protection) Act was enacted in the year |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1992 |
| C. | 1984 |
| D. | 1974 |
| Answer» A. 1986 | |
| 129. |
The EPA ( Environmental Protection Act) contains |
| A. | 2 chapters |
| B. | 4 chapters |
| C. | 8 chapters |
| D. | 7 chapters |
| Answer» B. 4 chapters | |
| 130. |
Acid rain is mainly caused by |
| A. | N |
| B. | SO2 |
| C. | H20 |
| D. | CO2 |
| Answer» B. SO2 | |
| 131. |
Which one of the following is not included to reduce air pollution? |
| A. | Plant more trees |
| B. | Use carpooling |
| C. | Use bicycle |
| D. | Increasing production |
| Answer» D. Increasing production | |
| 132. |
What country is most affected by air pollution? |
| A. | Afghanistan |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | Mongolia |
| Answer» B. Bangladesh | |
| 133. |
According to world air quality report 2018, India ranks |
| A. | 1st |
| B. | 3rd |
| C. | 5th |
| D. | 7th |
| Answer» C. 5th | |
| 134. |
Which country has no pollution? |
| A. | U.S.A |
| B. | New Zealand |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» D. Australia | |
| 135. |
What is the main cause of air pollution? |
| A. | Burning of fossil fuel |
| B. | Agriculture |
| C. | Household activities |
| D. | Construction |
| Answer» A. Burning of fossil fuel | |
| 136. |
Which of the following is greenhouse gas? |
| A. | Sulphur dioxide |
| B. | Carbon dioxide |
| C. | Nitrogen dioxide |
| D. | Sulphur monoxide |
| Answer» B. Carbon dioxide | |
| 137. |
Pollen in the air is |
| A. | Released by wind |
| B. | Released by industries |
| C. | A natural pollutant |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. A natural pollutant | |
| 138. |
An indicator of air pollution is |
| A. | Birds |
| B. | Bacteria |
| C. | Algae |
| D. | Lichens |
| Answer» D. Lichens | |
| 139. |
Which of the following is not water borne disease? |
| A. | Typhoid |
| B. | Scabies |
| C. | Cholera |
| D. | Hepatitis |
| Answer» B. Scabies | |
| 140. |
Spraying of DDT causes pollution of |
| A. | Air |
| B. | Air and water |
| C. | Water and soil |
| D. | Air, water and soil |
| Answer» D. Air, water and soil | |
| 141. |
It is estimated that by 2025 AD, water scarcity will be faced by |
| A. | 3.8 billion people |
| B. | 2.8 million people |
| C. | 1.8 million people |
| D. | 1.8 billion people |
| Answer» C. 1.8 million people | |
| 142. |
What is the level of noise allowed by WHO for residential areas? |
| A. | 50 dB |
| B. | 60 dB |
| C. | 70 dB |
| D. | 80 dB |
| Answer» B. 60 dB | |
| 143. |
Which of the following is a harmful effect of noise pollution? |
| A. | Hypertension |
| B. | Hearing loss |
| C. | Psychological stress |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Hearing loss | |
| 144. |
Which of the following factors does not cause soil degradation? |
| A. | Planting of trees |
| B. | Urbanization |
| C. | Overgrazing |
| D. | Deforestation |
| Answer» A. Planting of trees | |
| 145. |
Effluents from proper mills cause water pollution through |
| A. | Lead |
| B. | Copper |
| C. | Mercury |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Mercury | |
| 146. |
The greatest consumer of water is |
| A. | Agriculture |
| B. | Industrial |
| C. | Domestic |
| D. | Urbanization |
| Answer» A. Agriculture | |
| 147. |
Which of the following is a renewable resource? |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Coal |
| C. | Petroleum |
| D. | Minerals |
| Answer» A. Water | |
| 148. |
Ultra-violet radiations bring about |
| A. | Mouth cancer |
| B. | Lung cancer |
| C. | Skin cancer |
| D. | Blood cancer |
| Answer» B. Lung cancer | |
| 149. |
Society’s welfare will be maximized if the marginal cost of pollution abatement is |
| A. | Less than the marginal benefit from pollution abatement |
| B. | Greater than the marginal benefit from pollution abatement |
| C. | Equal to the marginal benefit from pollution abatement |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Equal to the marginal benefit from pollution abatement | |
| 150. |
Which one of the following is an effect of soil degradation? |
| A. | Afforestation |
| B. | Increased flooding |
| C. | Pollution |
| D. | Global warming |
| Answer» B. Increased flooding | |
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