Environmental Problems UPSC Questions

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

Environmental Problems MCQ Questions


7.
Which act banned plastic in Himachal Pradesh in 1995?
A.
Plastic Control Act
B.
Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act
C.
Environmental Protection Act
D.
Solid Waste Management Act
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ANSWER :
B. Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act
8.
Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment? UPSC - 2019
A.
They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
B.
They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.
C.
They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.
D.
They are often found to be used as food adulterants.
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ANSWER :
A. They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
9.
What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
2. An increase in the acidity of soil can take place.
3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground water can occur.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC - 2015
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only
10.
Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea 'in agriculture ?
UPSC - 2016
A.
Release of Neem oil in the soil increses nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
B.
Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
C.
Nitrous oxide,which is a greenhouse gas,is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
D.
It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
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ANSWER :
B. Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
11.
The Mission Butterfly project is associated with the conservation of which lake?
A.
Dal Lake
B.
Wular Lake
C.
Naini Lake
D.
Sambhar Lake
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ANSWER :
C. Naini Lake
12.
Which organization is responsible for conservation efforts of Dal Lake?
A.
LAWDA
B.
WWF
C.
MoEFCC
D.
UNESCO
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ANSWER :
A. LAWDA