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The earth, the air, the land and the water are not am inheritance from our
fore fathers but on loan from our children.

Questions and Answers

1.

When was Environment Day observed for the first time?
- A.
  
  1996
- B.
  
  1976
- C.
  
  1972
- D.
  
  1992
Correct Answer
C. 1972
2.

How many deaths are there annually as a result of exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- A.
  
  1.5 million
- B.
  
  2.8 million
- C.
  
  3.1 million
- D.
  
  3.7 million
Correct Answer
D. 3.7 million
3.

Facemasks are often used in China during air pollution episodes. What is the percentage range of ambient air particles that are filtered by standard facemasks?
- A.
  
  0-21%
- B.
  
  22-47%
- C.
  
  48–75%
- D.
  
  76–100%
Correct Answer
C. 48–75%
4.

True or false; environmental pollution exposure during pregnancy is not a risk factor for pre-term (premature) birth.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
5.

What is the most common type of debris that litters our oceans?
- A.
  
  Bags
- B.
  
  Plastic beverage bottles
- C.
  
  Cigarettes
- D.
  
  Food packaging
Correct Answer
C. Cigarettes
6.

Which sector is the single-largest consumer of fresh water in India?
- A.
  
  Industry
- B.
  
  Power
- C.
  
  Domestic
- D.
  
  Agriculture
Correct Answer
D. Agriculture
7.

The GAP (Ganga Action Plan) – a project to clean up the polluted waters of the Ganga - plans to intercept and divert municipal sewage falling into the river from 25 large urban conglomerates in thee states. Name them.
- A.
  
  UP, Haryana and Punjab
- B.
  
  UP, Bihar and West Bengal
- C.
  
  Himachal Pradesh, UP, and Haryana
- D.
  
  Orissa , Bihar and West Bengal
Correct Answer
B. UP, Bihar and West Bengal
8.

70% of our atmospheric oxygen (nearly 3 out of 4 breathes you take anywhere on the planet) is due to:
- A.
  
  Rainforests
- B.
  
  Boreal forest
- C.
  
  Photosynthesizing ocean organisms
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
C. Photosynthesizing ocean organisms
9.

There are three kinds of deserts in India: sand desert, salt desert, and cold desert. One of the states has a cold desert. Name it.
- A.
  
  Jammu and Kashmir
- B.
  
  Himachal Pradesh
- C.
  
  Rajasthan
- D.
  
  Gujarat
Correct Answer
A. Jammu and Kashmir
10.

When and where was the Environment Day Anthem launched?
- A.
  
  Nepal, 1995
- B.
  
  US, 2000
- C.
  
  India, 2013
- D.
  
  UK, 2006
Correct Answer
C. India, 2013
11.

What is the focus of World Environment Day?
- A.
  
  Biodiversity awareness
- B.
  
  Economic and Environmental awareness
- C.
  
  Universal awareness
- D.
  
  Raising global awareness
Correct Answer
D. Raising global awareness
12.

A novel strategy to popularize environmental causes was introduced in 2008. Identify the strategy.
- A.
  
  Online games
- B.
  
  Ad-making competitions
- C.
  
  Commercial ads with suitable messages
- D.
  
  Asking people for solutions
Correct Answer
A. Online games
13.

Which stage of vehicle emission norms presently applicable in India in Internal Combustion Engine?
- A.
  
  Bharat Stage V
- B.
  
  Bharat Stage IV
- C.
  
  Bharat Stage III
- D.
  
  Bharat Stage II
Correct Answer
A. Bharat Stage V
14.

CPCB, a technical wind works under the Ministry of
- A.
  
  Environment and Forest
- B.
  
  Health
- C.
  
  Rural Development
- D.
  
  Urban Development
Correct Answer
A. Environment and Forest
15.

Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to control....

Correct Answer
Greenhouse gases emission,GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSION,Greenhouse Gases Emission,Greenhouse gas emission,GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION,Greenhouse Gas Emission,greenhousegas emission

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Environment Month Quiz.1

When was Environment Day observed for the first time?

How many deaths are there annually as a result of exposure to outdoor air pollution?

Facemasks are often used in China during air pollution episodes. What is the percentage range of ambient air particles that are filtered by standard facemasks?

True or false; environmental pollution exposure during pregnancy is not a risk factor for pre-term (premature) birth.

What is the most common type of debris that litters our oceans?

Which sector is the single-largest consumer of fresh water in India?

The GAP (Ganga Action Plan) – a project to clean up the polluted waters of the Ganga - plans to intercept and divert municipal sewage falling into the river from 25 large urban conglomerates in thee states. Name them.

70% of our atmospheric oxygen (nearly 3 out of 4 breathes you take anywhere on the planet) is due to:

There are three kinds of deserts in India: sand desert, salt desert, and cold desert. One of the states has a cold desert. Name it.

When and where was the Environment Day Anthem launched?

What is the focus of World Environment Day?

A novel strategy to popularize environmental causes was introduced in 2008. Identify the strategy.

Which stage of vehicle emission norms presently applicable in India in Internal Combustion Engine?

CPCB, a technical wind works under the Ministry of

Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to control....