Assessment of Environmental Impact UPSC Questions

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

Assessment of Environmental Impact MCQ Questions


7.
What does scoping in the EIA process entail?
A.
Identifying funding sources
B.
Monitoring pollution levels
C.
Detailing the terms of reference of EIA
D.
Constructing project infrastructure
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ANSWER :
C. Detailing the terms of reference of EIA
8.
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
UPSC - 2015
A.
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
B.
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection), Act, 1999
C.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
D.
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
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ANSWER :
C. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
9.
Which type of data is collected to describe the existing environmental status?
A.
Forecast data
B.
Predictive data
C.
Secondary only
D.
Baseline data
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ANSWER :
D. Baseline data
10.
What type of environmental impact can be assessed in terms of magnitude, prevalence, frequency, and duration?
A.
Quantifiable impacts
B.
Aesthetic impacts
C.
Recreational impacts
D.
Social impacts
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ANSWER :
A. Quantifiable impacts
11.
Which of the following is **not** a component of the EIA process?
A.
Public Hearing
B.
Impact Evaluation
C.
Baseline Data Collection
D.
Environmental Management Plan
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ANSWER :
B. Impact Evaluation
12.
Which authority appraises Category A projects?
A.
State Expert Appraisal Committee
B.
State Pollution Control Board
C.
Impact Assessment Agency
D.
District Collector
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ANSWER :
C. Impact Assessment Agency