Assessment of Environmental Impact UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Assessment of Environmental Impact MCQ Questions


1.
What is the primary objective of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
A.
To promote industrial development
B.
To foresee potential environmental problems
C.
To ensure economic benefits
D.
To increase employment opportunities
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ANSWER :
B. To foresee potential environmental problems
2.
Which year did the Planning Commission start examining river-valley projects from an environmental angle?
A.
1980
B.
1985
C.
1976-77
D.
1991
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ANSWER :
C. 1976-77
3.
The National Green. Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
1. Right to a healthy environment, constructed as a part of the Right to life under Article 21
2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 276(1)
3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
4.
Which act made Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) statutory in India?
A.
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
B.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
C.
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
D.
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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ANSWER :
B. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
5.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for UPSC - 2017
A.
Measuring oxygen levels in blood
B.
Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems.
C.
Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
D.
Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions.
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ANSWER :
C. Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
6.
Which phase of EIA involves determining whether a project needs environmental clearance?
A.
Scoping
B.
Screening
C.
Impact Prediction
D.
Public Hearing
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ANSWER :
B. Screening