Multiple Choice Questions

Q.1 Which of the following is a correct statement for

development'?

() A process which improves quality of human

lifte (living quality)

() A process which raises earning of people.

(i) Aprocess which improves education.

(iv) None of the above

Ans. :(1)
Q.2 Which of following are terms used to describe types
of development ?
() Financial, educational

(i) General, specific

(ii) Static, Dynamic

(iv) None of the above

Ans.: (ii)

Q.3 The development of current condition, but not capable

of helping further is named by one of following term:

Overall development
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Un-sustainable
development
(ii) Human development ) Economic sustainability means establishing
viable.
(iv) None of the above economymodels that are economically

Ans. : (iü)
(i) Economic
country.
sustainability means reserve of

Q.4 Environmental, (ii) Economic sustainability means interest rates.

economical and social
are constituentsof
good a developments (iv) None of the above
Ans. : ()
()

(i)
Sustainable

Un-sustainable

Human
development

development
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Q.9 Human
of
Rights come under which

development ?
of the following type

(ii)
development
() Social aspect of sustainable development.
(iv) None of the above
(ii) Economical Development
Ans. : ()
(ii) Cultural development
sustainable
Q.5
In
development, the rate at (iv) None of the above
which natural
resources destroyed to its
Ans. : (0)
replenishment should be,

Q.10 3R stands for one of following:

(0) Same (ii)

Higher 0) Re-use, Reduce, Recycle

(i) Lower (ii) Reproduce, Reduce, Recycle

(iv) None of the above
Ans. : () (ii) Redevelop, Reproduce, Recycle

(iv) None of the above

Q.6
If the rate of destruction of natural resources is higher Ans.: ()
than its replenishment, the outcome is described by
Q.11 Which of the following gases cause green house
one of following tem:
effects ?
Tolerable condition (i) Unsustainable situation
(i) CO,, NO,, CH, (1) COz CH. H
(ii) Pleasant condition (iv) None of the above (ii) H2, Clz, N2 (iv) None of the above
Ans. : (i) Ans.: ()

Q.7 Match the following: Q.12 Which of the following get released out of combustion

State of Environment Sustainability

of fossil fuels ?
Sr
No.
() CO, NO, () H N
0 Environment equilibrium Environment sustainable (i) H SO, (iv) None of the above

(i) Environmental renewal Unsustainable Ans. : (0)

Steady state economy Q.13 releasedfrom mobile phones also contribute

Environmental
(Güin)
degradation to photochemical smog

() Hydrocarbons (ii) Radiations

(a i-ii, i-i, ii-ii (b) i-i, i-ii, -i
(i) Sound (iv) None of the above
(c) (d) None of the above
i-ii, ii-ii, ii-l

Ans.: Ans. : (i)

(a)

Q.8 Q.14 Runoff water from surface is conserved by

any country is very
Economic sustainability of
method.
respect which of following statement
ponant.In this

is correct. (0) Rain water conservation

(i) Rain water Harvesting

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Ans. : ()
(ii) Water storage and conservation
stages of rain water
o21 The correct sequence OT

(iv)
None of the above
is,
harvesting
Ans. : (ii)

(a) Locating catchment

(0)
water.
Q.15 The open water reservoirs face of

material
(b) Trapping suspended
() Evaporation (i) Reduction
to conduits

Ans.

Q16.
:
(i)

) Waste waters

The suspended impurities

(iv) None of

can be trapped by
the above

using (i)
(c)

(d)

(a)
Transporting water

Storing water safely

Trapping suspended
material

(b) Locating catchment

() Membrane (0) Mesh

(c) Storing water safely

(i) Filter paper (iv) None of the above

Transporting water to conduits

Ans. : () (d)

(ti) (a) Locating catchment

Q.17 Shortage of water faced can be solved by

(b) Transporting water to conduits

Water storage

() Well digging (c) Trapping suspended material

(ii) Rain water harvesting (d) Storingwater safely

(iv) None ofthe above (iv) None of the above

Ans.: (iii) Ans. : ()
Q.18 The main advantage of watershed approach is Q.22 Water stored using rain water harvesting is useful for

High cost
() All purposes (i1) Drinking only

() Time consuming method (ii) Agriculture only (iv) None of the above
(ii) Environment friendly Ans. : ()

(iv) None of the above Q.23 of rivers help to redistribute water logging
Ans. : (iii)
(a) Interlinking (b) DAM
Q.19 The prime objective of watershed management is
(c) Diverting water (d) None of above
focus on water
Ans. : (a)
Utilisation
(ii) Conservation
Q.24 Article (48-A) of Indian Constitution deals
(ii) Analysis (iv) None of the above with

Ans. : (ii)

(a) Conservation and Improvement of

Q.20 Rain water harvesting is done by Environment

() Local catchments, capturing rain water and (b) Sustainable Development

water shed management
(c) Water Conservation
(i) Local catchment only
(d) Deforestation

(ii) Capturing run off water only Ans. : (a)

(iv) None of the above

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with of Indian Constitution deals Q.32 An organisation that works outside government
fundamental
duties.
(a)
51-A (9)
(b) 48-A
(c) 21 () NGO (ii) Nature lowers

Ans. : (a) (d) 19

51-A(g) (i) Activists (iv) Antisocial

Q.26 Ans.: (0)

technology is highly
Environment and health. useful for Q.33 NGO has freedom to take issues in

(a) Digital
(b) () Society (ii) Paliament
Chemical
(c) Information
(d)
Computational
(ii) Municipality (iv) None of the above
Ans. : (c)
Ans. : (0)

Q.27 s stage 1 of Q.34

Environmental VWhich of the following is the main energy source used
Clearance.
(a) Screening
(b)
in solar desalination ?
filtering
(c) Collecting
(d) a) Geothermal energy b) Wind energy
arranging
Ans.: (a)
c) Solar energy d) Tidal energy
0.28 Ans. :(c)
Education on human rights is
important activity of
NGO.
Q.35 What is the primary benefit of using green
(a) True architecture in building design ?
(b) False

(c) Not sure Reduced cost of construction

(d) None a materials

Ans. : (b) b) Enhanced aesthetic appeal

Q.29 NGO is a c) Improved energy efficiency and reduced

environmental impact
(a) National Growth organisation

d) Faster construction timelines

(b) Non Governmentorganisation
Ans. :(c)
(c) Natural growth organisation
Q36 Vertical farming is considered a sustainable
(d) None faming
method because it:

Ans.: (b)
a) Requires large amounts of land
Q.30 Indoor Pollutants affect human health causes
b) Growscrops without soil and uses significantly
(a) Gastric Diseases less water

(b) Respiratory Disorders c) Relies heavily on chemical fertilizers

(c) Reproductive Disorders

d) Only works with one type of crop
(d) None Ans. (b):
Ans. : b)
Q.37 Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without

Q.31 Along with government, also put efforts to

soil. Which of the following is the main component in

educate people. hydroponics systems?

() Schools a) Sand b) Air

Companies (i)

None of the above c) Nutrient-rich water d) Organic manure

(ii) NGOS (iv)

Ans.: Ans. :(c)

(ii)
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Q.38 WNhat is the key feature of electric vehicles What the primary environmental benefit of
(EVs)that O.43 is

makes them environmentally friendly ? hydroponics over traditional farming ?

a) They use renewable fuels for power a)
It reduces land usage and increases crop yield

b) They are powered by and

electricity do not It requires large amounts of pesticide use
b)
emit greenhousegasesduring operation
c) It is only applicable to certain types of crops
c) They rely on hybrid fuel sources

d) They are made from 100% d) It is energy-intensive and costly

recyclable materials

Ans. :(b) Ans. :(a)

Q.39 In which way does plant-based packaging contribute Q.44 ow do electric vehicles (EVs) reduce their

to environmental sustainability ? environmental impact compared to conventional

a It is made from fossil fuels vehicles ?

b
It is biodegradable and compostable, reducing
a) By running on hybrid fuel sources
plastic waste
b) By reducing reliance on fossil fuels and
c) It requires extensive energy to produce
lowering emissions
d) It is non-recyclable and contributes to landfill

waste c) By using solar panels to power their engines

Ans. :(b) d) By consuming less electricity in the

manufacturing process
Q.40 Which technology is commonly used in solar

desalination plants to convert seawater into fresh Ans. :(b)

water ?
Q.45 Which of the following is a limitation of plant-based
a) Reverse osmosis b) Electrodialysis
packaging ?
c) Solar stills d) Waterdistillation

Ans. :(c)
a It is not biodegradable

b) It requires more energy to produce than plastic

Q.41 One of the main advantages of green architecture is
packaging
its ability to :
c) It has limited availability and higher costs
a) Use synthetic building materials
d) It emits harmful gasesduring
b) Optimize natural light, reduce energy production

consumption, and enhanceindoor air quality Ans. :(c)

c) Increase the use of fossil fuels in construction

Q.46 Solar desalination plants use solar energy to heat
d) Replace buildings with large
concrete structures
traditional
water. What is the main goal of this process ?
a) To reduce the salinity of seawater
Ans. :(b)
b) To increase the temperature of seawater for
Q.42 Vertical farming systems are commonlyused to grow: industrial use
a) Only fruits
c) To produce clean, drinkable water from
b) Crops in soil-rich environments seawater

C) A variety of crops such as leafy greens, herbs,

To desalinate
d) fresh water for irrigation
and vegetables in stacked layers
Ans. :(c)
d) Only flowers and decorative plants

Ans. :(c)
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Q.47 ln the context of green architecture, which of the
following Q.48 Vertical farming can help address global food security
practices can help reduce a building's
issues by :
carbon footprint ?
a) Using only concrete and a) Reducing the availability of traditional farming
steel for construction
methods
b) Installing energy-efficient insulation, windows,
and solarpanels b) Making agricultural production more resource
efficient and accessible in urban areas
c) Building with synthetic materials
that do not
decompose c) Replacing traditional farming entirely

d) Increasing the d) Relying on the import of food

building's height to maximize from other
energy use regions
:
Ans. (b) Ans. :(b)