Assessment of Environmental Impact UPSC Questions

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

Assessment of Environmental Impact MCQ Questions


13.
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? UPSC - 2017
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.
14.
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
15.
What is the role of the State Pollution Control Board in public hearing?
A.
Providing legal aid
B.
Conducting feasibility study
C.
Publishing notice and conducting the hearing
D.
Issuing environmental clearance
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ANSWER :
C. Publishing notice and conducting the hearing
16.
Which of the following is an example of an environmentally sensitive area?
A.
Shopping malls
B.
IT Parks
C.
National Parks
D.
Agricultural zones
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ANSWER :
C. National Parks
17.
In EIA, what does the term 'Impact Prediction' refer to?
A.
Predicting economic losses
B.
Predicting population growth
C.
Mapping environmental consequences
D.
Calculating tax benefits
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ANSWER :
C. Mapping environmental consequences
18.
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?
UPSC - 2022
A.
Central Water Commission
B.
Central Ground Water Board
C.
Central Ground Water Authority
D.
National Water Development Agency
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ANSWER :
C. Central Ground Water Authority