World Environment Day 2024

1.The Study of weather is called ?

• A. meteorology

• B. climatology

• C. aeronomy

• D.aerology

   

2. 2. What does UNEP stand for?

• A. United Nations Educational Plan

• B. United Nations Environmental Protection

• C. United Nations Environmental Programme

• D. United Nations Environmental Policy

3. 3. The National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) run by Central Pollution Control Board monitors pollutants at all locations. Which parameter mentioned below is not part of NAMP Programme?

• A . Carbon dioxide

• B. Sulphur dioxide

• C. Oxides of nitrogen

• D. Suspended particulate matter.

   

3. 4. What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth’s average temperature due to human activities?

• A. Global warming

• B. Acid rain

• C. Desertification

• D. Deforestation

4. 5. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• A. Oxygen (O2)

• B. Nitrogen (N2)

• C. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• D. Argon (Ar)

6. 6. What is the largest source of marine pollution?

• A. Oil spills

• B. Plastics

• C. Sewage discharge

• D. Heavy metals

7. Which gas is known as a major air pollutant and contributes to acid rain?

• A. Sulphur Dioxide

• B. Carbon Monoxide

• C. Nitrogen Dioxide

• D. Hydrogen Sulphide

8. What is the term for the practice of planting trees to restore or create forests?

• A. Afforestation

• B. Reforestation

• C. Deforestation

• D. Desertification

9. What is the term for the process of converting organic waste into nutrient-rich soil?

• A. Recycling

• B. Composting

• C. Incineration

• D. Landfilling

10. What is the term for the process of converting waste materials into a usable form of energy, such as electricity or heat?

• A. Recycling

• B. Composting

• C. Incineration

• D. Landfilling