Environment Quiz by AmruthaRaj M, University College Thiruva

Which was the first book to set the stage for the society to change in becoming more environmentally aware?

• The Loras by Dr. Seuss

• The Omnivores Dilemma by Michael Pollan

• Silent spring by Rachel Carson

• Population bomb by Paul Ehrlich

What was the purpose of National Environmental Education Act Passed by Congress in 1990?

• To require that the United States Environmental Protection Agency be a leader in promoting environmental literacy

• To establish the office of Environmental Education

• Both A and B

• None of these

Which among the following is known as "Sairandhri Vanam "

• Silent valley National park

• Mudumalai National park

• Karimpuzha Wildlife sanctuary

• Eravikulam National park

In which among the following places of the world all species of "Lemur" are endemic?

• New Macedonia

• Madagascar

• Galapagos Islands

• All of the above

Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of

• Algae and plants

• Algae and fungi

• Fungi and plants

• Algae and roots of higher plants

State with highest percentage of forest cover is

• Madhya Pradesh

• Mizoram

• Nagaland

• Assam

Approximately how much of global electricity output is produced from renewable resources?

• 1%

• 5%

• 8%

• 20%

For every tonne of paper recycled, we save

• 17 trees

• 32 trees

• 45 trees

• 60 trees

Which article of the Indian Constitution assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment?

• Article 19

• Article 20

• Article 21

• Article 22

The Integrated Energy Policy was adopted in which of the following years?

• 2005

• 2006

• 2007

• 2008