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Environmental Awareness Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Biodiversity is best described as a system of:

a)

High density of diverse species

b)

Complex web of interdependencies

c)

Large-scale primary production

d)

Isolated biological environments

2.

The primary objective of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 was to:

a)

Increase the revenue from forest produce

b)

Protecting the remaining population of certain species

c)

Nationalize all forest lands in India

d)

Promote commercial tiger farming

3.

In which year was 'Project Tiger', one of the well-publicized wildlife campaigns in the world, launched?

a)

1971

b)

1972

c)

1973

d)

1974

4.

Species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future are:

a)

Normal species

b)

Rare species

c)

Vulnerable species

d)

Endemic species

5.

Which type of forest is regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned?

a)

Protected forests

b)

Unclassed forests

c)

Reserved forests

d)

Community forests

6.

The 'Beej Bachao Andolan' in Tehri showed that adequate levels of diversified crop production are possible without:

a)

The use of modern irrigation

b)

The use of synthetic chemicals

c)

The involvement of local farmers

d)

The use of traditional seeds

7.

Water scarcity in a region with high annual rainfall is most likely a result of:

a)

Quantitative shortage of water

b)

Qualitative decline due to pollution

c)

Lack of multi-purpose projects

d)

Seasonal variation in precipitation

8.

Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed multi-purpose projects as the 'Temples of Modern India' because they would:

a)

Generate high revenue for the state

b)

Integrate agriculture with industrialization

c)

Prevent all forms of social conflict

d)

Replace the need for traditional rainfall

9.

A major environmental consequence of large dams is 'fragmenting' rivers, which primarily results in:

a)

Increased sedimentation in the reservoir

b)

Poor sediment flow and excessive accumulation

c)

Difficulties for aquatic fauna to migrate

d)

Excessive growth of algae in the plains

10.

The 'Guls' or 'Kuls' used for irrigation are diversion channels typically found in the:

a)

Arid regions of Rajasthan

b)

Flood plains of Bengal

c)

Western Himalayas

d)

Semi-arid Deccan Plateau

11.

Which cropping season in India begins with the onset of the monsoon and concludes between September and October?

a)

Rabi

b)

Kharif

c)

Zaid

d)

Agrahayani

12.

For the successful cultivation of Rice, the required combination of temperature and rainfall is:

a)

Above and rainfall above

b)

Below and rainfall above

c)

Above and rainfall below

d)

Exactly and rainfall exactly

13.

Wheat requires a cool growing season followed by which specific condition at the time of ripening?

a)

High humidity and cloudiness

b)

Bright sunshine

c)

Continuous light drizzle

d)

Severe frost-free nights

14.

Which millet is exceptionally rich in iron, calcium, other micro-nutrients, and roughage?

a)

Jowar

b)

Bajra

c)

Ragi

d)

Maize

15.

Tea and Coffee are classic examples of which type of farming in India?

a)

Intensive subsistence farming

b)

Primitive subsistence farming

c)

Plantation agriculture

d)

Commercial grain farming

16.

The 'Bhoodan-Gramdan' movement, initiated by Vinoba Bhave, is often referred to as the:

a)

Green Revolution

b)

White Revolution

c)

Bloodless Revolution

d)

Land Ceiling Movement

17.

Geologists define a 'mineral' as a substance that is naturally occurring and:

a)

Economically profitable

b)

Homogenous in structure

c)

Found only in igneous rocks

d)

Always metallic in nature

18.

Which of the following is an example of a 'Ferrous' mineral?

a)

Copper

b)

Bauxite

c)

Manganese

d)

Lead

19.

Which iron ore is considered the 'most important industrial iron ore' in terms of the quantity used?

a)

Magnetite

b)

Hematite

c)

Limonite

d)

Siderite

20.

Which variety of coal is a 'low-grade brown coal' that is soft with high moisture content?

a)

Anthracite

b)

Bituminous

c)

Lignite

d)

Peat

21.

Most of the petroleum occurrences in India are found in which specific geological structure?

a)

Cracks in igneous intrusions

b)

Anticlines and fault traps

c)

Layers of metamorphic rocks

d)

Alluvial basins of the north

22.

The 1,700 km long HVJ cross-country pipeline primarily connects Mumbai High and South Basin with:

a)

Eastern and Southern India

b)

Western and Northern India

c)

Central and Northeastern India

d)

Only the coastal refineries

23.

Uranium and Thorium, essential for nuclear power, are notably found in the Monazite sands of:

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Jharkhand

c)

Kerala

d)

Ladakh

24.

The technology used to convert sunlight directly into electricity is known as:

a)

Solar thermal technology

b)

Photovoltaic technology

c)

Hydro-electric technology

d)

Atomic structure alteration

25.

The largest wind farm cluster in India, producing significant energy, is located in:

a)

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

b)

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu

c)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

d)

Pune, Maharashtra

26.

Biogas plants in rural India are highly efficient because they provide energy and also improve:

a)

The quality of groundwater

b)

The quality of manure

c)

The density of forest cover

d)

The moisture in the air

27.

Tidal energy in India has huge potential specifically in which location?

a)

Puga Valley, Ladakh

b)

Gulf of Kuchchh

c)

Chhota Nagpur Plateau

d)

Eastern Ghats

28.

Geothermal energy is produced by utilizing the heat from:

a)

Radioactive decay in sands

b)

Interior of the Earth

c)

Running river water

d)

High-speed wind currents

29.

The most critical pillar of 'Sustainable Energy' is considered to be:

a)

Increasing the import of crude oil

b)

Promotion of energy conservation

c)

Rapid expansion of thermal power

d)

Building more large-scale dams

30.

'Energy saved is energy produced' is a slogan that emphasizes the need for:

a)

Nationalization of coal mines

b)

Sustainable use of resources

c)

Exploration of new oil fields

d)

Increasing the price of electricity