NEW
Font size
WorksheetsEnvironmental Studies and Human Rights
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the main theme of 'A Requiem for Earth'?
Cultural heritage
Exploitation of nature
Celebration of life
Historical events
What is the significance of the 'dark flower of death' in the poem?
A sign of rebirth
A representation of beauty
A metaphor for destruction
A symbol of hope
What does the poet mean by 'the rhythm of death reverberates'?
Peace is restored
Life is joyful
Nature is thriving
Destruction is imminent
What does Basheer believe about the snake on his property?
It should be killed
It is a threat to his family
It is an inheritor of the land
It is a pest
What does Basheer think about killing animals?
It is a crime
It is a form of art
It is necessary for survival
It is a natural instinct
What are bats, according to the people who live near the temple?
Souls of their ancestors
Pests
Destruction
Food sources
In the end, what does Basheer ultimately decide about the coconuts?
To keep them all
To destroy the trees
To let the bats have some
To sell them
What does the poet mean by 'the sacred blood of your heart'?
The beauty of nature
The earth's resources
The tears of the earth
The life force of the earth
What does Basheer's wife think about the creatures on their property?
They are harmless
They are part of nature
They should be respected
They are a nuisance
What does Basheer's gentle attitude towards the mosquito signify?
Fear of insects
Compassion for all life
A desire for peace
Indifference
What does the poet mean by 'the elixir that is you too has been defiled'?
Death is inevitable
Love is lost
Life is beautiful
Nature is polluted
What does the poet's lament signify in 'A Requiem for Earth'?
A reflection on beauty
A call to action
A celebration of life
A warning about upcoming destruction
What does Basheer's wife represent in the story?
Indifference to life
Compassion for nature
Pragmatism and survival
A connection to the past
What does the poet hope for Planet Earth in the face of impending death?
To celebrate life
To mourn the loss
To be remembered
To find peace
Which year did Coca-Cola Beverages Private Ltd. apply to Permumatty Panchayath for a license to set up a bottling plant?
1999
2001
1996
2002
How many litres of water did Coca-Cola company require per day at their plant?
20 Thousand
15 Lakh
5 Lakh
90 Thousand
Which British journalist came to Plachimada in 2002 to conduct investigation into water quality?
John Green
Sir Richard Attenborough
John Waite
Jon Stewart
Which group launched a satyagraha at Plachimada which led to all the future satyagrahas?
Adivasi Samrakshana Sangham
Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad
Plachimada Solidarity Committee
Coca-Cola Virudha Samara Samithi
Who organized the World Water Conference at Plachimada?
Medha Patkar
Vandana Shiva
Maude Barlow
Neville Isdell
Which year did Kerala Government ban Coca-Cola?
2005
1999
2002
2004
Which of following article in the Indian Constitution provides the 'Right to Education'?
39A
12
24
21A
Human rights are inalienable: it means that ........
They can't be sold
They can't be granted to people from other planets
They can't be taken away from us
They refer to private property
Which of the following best describe the concept of human rights?
The existence of UN peacekeeping forces around the world
The rights to freedom of speech and religion
Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled
The rights to life and to vote
How many articles are part of the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights?'
a. 30
b. 32
c. 31
d. 33
The official document that grants human rights to all is
called the _____.
a. World Human Rights
b. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c. Human Rights for All
d. Indian Declaration of Human Rights
