Assessment of Environmental Impact UPSC Questions

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

Assessment of Environmental Impact MCQ Questions


7.
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
8.
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
9.
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
10.
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
11.
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

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A.
It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
B.
It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction,
C.
It is endemic to a particular region of India.
D.
Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.
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ANSWER :
A. It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
12.
Which component of EIA deals with mitigation of identified impacts?
A.
Public Hearing
B.
Environmental Management Plan
C.
Scoping
D.
Screening
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ANSWER :
B. Environmental Management Plan