The better way to assess the pollution level of a water body is to calculate the:
  • Nutrient level
  • Number of organisms
  • Coliform count
  • Pesticide level.
The purpose of rainwater harvesting is to:
  • use it for irrigation
  • culture fishes
  • use it for washing ears
  • recharge ground water
‘Kulhs’ the ancient water harvesting structure were made in
  • Manipur
  • Bihar
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Uttar Pradesh
The three R’s that will help us to conserve natural resources for long term use are
  • recycle, regenerate, reuse
  • reduce, regenerate, reuse
  • reduce, reuse, redistribute
  • reduce, recycle, reuse
Amrita Devi Bishnoi sacrificed her life to protect the
  • Palm trees
  • Khejri trees
  • Sal trees
  • Teakwood trees.
Khadins, bundhis, ahars and kattas are ancient structures built for the purpose of:
  • store grains
  • conserve soil
  • water harvesting
  • conserve wildlife.
The Tehri Dam is constructed on River
  • Yamuna
  • Bhagirathi
  • Ravi
  • Sutlej
The degraded Arabari forests were revived by the efforts of
  • A. K. Chatterjee
  • A. K. Baneijee
  • Sunder Lai Bahuguna
  • Amrita Devi
Which plan has been started by government to control pollution of Ganga?
  • Ganga Action Plan
  • Ganga Revival Plan
  • Swachh Jal Abhiyan
  • Ganga Restoration Plan
Which pH range is most suitable for life of fresh water plants and animals?
  • 6. 5 – 7. 5
  • 2. 0 – 3. 5
  • 3. 5 – 7. 0
  • 9. 0 – 10. 5
The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance/commodity that is
  • present only on land
  • a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind
  • a man-made substance placed in nature
  • available only in the forest
The main cause for abundant coliform bacteria in the river Ganga is
  • disposal of unbumt corpses into water
  • discharge of effluents from electroplating industries
  • washing of clothes
  • immersion of ashes
Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development
  • (i) and (iv)
  • (ii) and (iii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • (iii) only
In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams
  • (i) and (ii)
  • (i), (ii) and (iii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • (i), (iii) and (iv)
Select the incorrect statement.
  • Economic development is linked to environmental conservation
  • Sustainable development encourages development for current generation and conservation of resources for future generations
  • Sustainable development does not consider the view points of stakeholders
  • Sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development
Pick the right combination of terms which has no fossil fuel.
  • Wind, ocean and coal
  • Kerosene, wind and tide
  • Wind, wood, sun
  • Petroleum, wood, sun
Select the eco-friendly activity among the following:
  • Using car for transportation
  • Using polybags for shopping
  • Using dyes for colouring clothes
  • Using windmills to generate power for irrigation
A successful forest conservation strategy should involve
  • protection of animals at the highest trophic level
  • protection of only consumers
  • protection of only herbivores
  • comprehensive programme to protect all the physical and biological components
Arabari forests of Bengal is dominated by
  • Teak
  • Sal
  • Bamboo
  • Mangrove
Arabari forests of Bengal is dominated by
  • Teak
  • Sal
  • Bamboo
  • Mangroove
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