Char Dham Pariyojana Quiz

What is the purpose of the Char Dham Pariyojana project in Uttarakhand?

• To create a new national park

• To build a new airport

• To construct a shopping mall

• To improve connectivity to religious pilgrimage sites

How long had the construction workers been trapped inside the Silkyara Bend Tunnel?

• One week

• Two weeks

• Three weeks

• Four weeks

What is the main criticism of the Char Dham Pariyojana project by environmentalists and local residents?

• It greatly increases the chances of landslides

• It provides economic opportunities

• It has no impact on the environment

• It is a sustainable project

Why was the Char Dham Pariyojana project approved by the Supreme Court?

• In the interests of wildlife conservation

• In the interests of tourism

• In the interests of cultural preservation

• In the interests of national security

What measure did the government adopt to avoid a comprehensive environment impact assessment (EIA) of the Char Dham Pariyojana project?

• Ignoring the environmental impact

• Seeking approval from international organizations

• Conducting a thorough assessment

• Breaking it up into smaller, independent ventures

What is the main peril of breaking up the Char Dham Pariyojana project into smaller, independent ventures?

• The risks involved in engineering projects are not properly accounted for

• It speeds up the construction process

• It reduces the cost of the project

• It has no impact on the environment

What is the purpose of the EIA in the context of infrastructure development in fragile terrain?

• To reduce the cost of the project

• To weigh the risks against the benefits

• To speed up the construction process

• To avoid any assessment of environmental impact

What must the Silkyara tunnel disaster serve as for future projects?

• A reason to continue similar projects

• An example of successful engineering projects

• A reason to ignore environmental concerns

• A touchstone against which future projects will be evaluated

What is the main lesson to be learned from the Silkyara tunnel disaster?

• The government should ignore environmental concerns

• Infrastructure development does not require any scrutiny

• Infrastructure development in fragile terrain requires much greater scrutiny

• The risks involved in engineering projects are always properly accounted for

What is the main criticism of the Char Dham Pariyojana project by environmentalists and local residents?

• It is a sustainable project

• It has no impact on the environment

• It provides economic opportunities

• It greatly increases the chances of landslides