Pollution Control Economics MCQs

Question. The Environmental (Protection) Act was enacted in the year
(a) 1986
(b) 1992
(c) 1984
(d) 1974

Answer: A

Question. Soil conservation means
(a) Preventing of spread of desert
(b) To check soil erosion by wind and rain
(c) To check soil erosion by afforestation
(d) All of the options

Answer: D

Question. Terracing is an effective method of soil conservation in
(a) Desert
(b) Hilly areas
(c) Plain
(d) Riverine areas

Answer: B

Question. Noise is measured using sound meter and the unit is
(a) Hertz
(b) Decibel
(c) Joule
(d) Sound

Answer: B

Question. Which one of the following is not included to reduce air pollution?
(a) Plant more trees
(b) Use carpooling
(c) Use bicycle
(d) Increasing production

Answer: D

Question. What country is most affected by air pollution?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Pakistan
(d) Mongolia

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is not water borne disease?
(a) Typhoid
(b) Scabies
(c) Cholera
(d) Hepatitis

Answer: B

Question. Effluents from proper mills cause water pollution through
(a) Lead
(b) Copper
(c) Mercury
(d) None of the options

Answer: C

Question. The EPA ( Environmental Protection Act) contains
(a) 2 chapters
(b) 4 chapters
(c) 8 chapters
(d) 7 chapters

Answer: A

Question. The Forest Act extends to the whole of India except
(a) UP
(b) Karnataka
(c) J&K
(d) Haryana

Answer: C

Question. The first of the major environment protection Act to be promulgated in India was
(a) Water Act
(b) Air Act
(c) Environment Act
(d) Noise Pollution Rule

Answer: C

Question. 75-80% of water pollution is caused by
(a) Industrial waste
(b) Domestic sewage
(c) Population growth
(d) Urbanization

Answer: B

Question. The Water Act contains
(a) 4 chapters
(b) 5 chapters
(c) 7 chapters
(d) 8 chapters

Answer: D

Question. Maximum air pollution in India is
(a) Bangalore
(b) Delhi
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Kolkata

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is the major cause of pollution
(a) Plants
(b) Man
(c) Fungi
(d) Hydrocarbon gases

Answer: D

Question. Which of the following is greenhouse gas?
(a) Sulphur dioxide
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Nitrogen dioxide
(d) Sulphur monoxide

Answer: B

Question. The optimal level of pollution occurs where
(a) Total benefits equal total cost
(b) Marginal benefits equal marginal costs
(c) Private costs are minimized
(d) Average revenue equals average cost

Answer: B

Question. National Environment Policy was passed in
(a) 2003
(b) 2004
(c) 2005
(d) 2006

Answer: D

Question. One of the following crops is the most effective in controlling soil erosion
(a) Cotton
(b) Pigeon
(c) Pea
(d) Green gram
(e) Maize

Answer: B

Question. The Water Act has
(a) 64 sections
(b) 68 sections
(c) 45 sections
(d) 62 sections

Answer: A

Question. Which one of the following is an effect of soil degradation?
(a) Afforestation
(b) Increased flooding
(c) Pollution
(d) Global warming

Answer: B

Question. What is the level of noise allowed by WHO for residential areas?
(a) 50 dB
(b) 60 dB
(c) 70 dB
(d) 80 dB

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
(a) Water
(b) Coal
(c) Petroleum
(d) Minerals

Answer: A

Question. Which of the following is greenhouse gas?
(a) Sulphur dioxide
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Nitrogen dioxide
(d )Sulphur monoxide

Answer: B

Question. According to the CPCB, the diameter of particles that are responsible for carrying great harm to human health is
(a) 2.5 micrometer
(b) 5.0 micrometer
(c) 10.0 micrometer
(d) 7.5 micrometer

Answer: A

Question. Soil conservation can be best achieved by having
(a) Wind screens
(b) Good plant covers
(c) Restricted human activity
(d) Low rainfall

Answer: B

Question. Acid rain is mainly caused by
(a) N
(b) SO₂
(c) H₂0
(d) CO₂

Answer: A

Question. An indicator of air pollution is
(a) Birds
(b) Bacteria
(c) Algae
(d) Lichens

Answer: D

Question. Spraying of DDT causes pollution of
(a) Air
(b) Air and water
(c) Water and soil
(d) Air, water and soil

Answer: D

Question. The functions of the State Board are given under
(a) Section 16
(b) Section 17
(c) Section 21
(d) Section 45

Answer: B

Question. Ultra-violet radiations bring about
(a) Mouth cancer
(b) Lung cancer
(c) Skin cancer
(d) Blood cancer

Answer: B

Question. Dark coloured soils are considered most fertile as they contain
(a) Gravel and sand
(b) Sand and calcium
(c) Clay and humus
(d) Silt and earthworms

Answer: C

Question. According to world air quality report 2018, India ranks
(a) 1st
(b) 3rd
(c) 5th
(d) 7th

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following is a harmful effect of noise pollution?
(a) Hypertension
(b) Hearing loss
(c) Psychological stress
(d) All of the above

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following factors does not cause soil degradation?
(a) Planting of trees
(b) Urbanization
(c) Overgrazing
(d) Deforestation

Answer: A

Question. Penalty for conservation of the provision of the Forest Act is under
(a) Section 3A
(b) Section 4A
(c) Section 12A
(d) Section 8A

Answer: A

Question. The Forest Act was enacted in the year
(a) 1986
(b) 1974
(c) 1980
(d) 1972

Answer: C

Question. Noise pollution has been inserted as pollution in the Air Act in:
(a) 1981
(b) 1987
(c) 1982
(d) 2000

Answer: A

Question. What is the main cause of air pollution?
(a) Burning of fossil fuel
(b) Agriculture
(c) Household activities
(d) Construction

Answer: A

Question. The functions of the Central Board are given under
(a) Section 16
(b) Section 19
(c) Section 25
(d) Section24

Answer: B

Question. According to Water Act 1974,any liquid gas or solid discharge from any premises used for carrying industrial operation or process or treatment is called
(a) Sewage
(b) Contaminants
(c) Trade effluents
(d) Hazardous effluents

Answer: C

Question. Which country has no pollution?
(a) U.S.A
(b) New Zealand
(c) Pakistan
(d) Australia

Answer: D

Question. Society’s welfare will be maximized if the marginal cost of pollution abatement is
(a) Less than the marginal benefit from pollution abatement
(b) Greater than the marginal benefit from pollution abatement
(c) Equal to the marginal benefit from pollution abatement
(d) None of the options

Answer: C

Question. 5th June is observed as
(a) World Forest Day
(b) World Environment Day
(c) World Wildlife Day
(d) World Population Day

Answer: B

Question. The unfavourable alteration of environment due to human activities is termed as
(a) Ecological disturbance
(b) Cataostrophe
(c) Ecological degradation
(d) Pollution

Answer: D

Question. It is estimated that by 2025 AD, water scarcity will be faced by
(a) 3.8 billion people
(b) 2.8 million people
(c) 1.8 million people
(d) 1.8 billion people

Answer: C

Question. Water Prevention Act was enacted in
(a) 1986
(b) 1974
(c) 1984
(d) 1975

Answer: B

Question. Pollen in the air is
(a) Released by wind
(b) Released by industries
(c) A natural pollutant
(d) None of the options

Answer: C

Question. Which country has no pollution?
(a) U.S.A
(b) New Zealand
(c) Pakistan
(d) Australia

Answer: D

Question. The greatest consumer of water is
(a) Agriculture
(b) Industrial
(c) Domestic
(d) Urbanization

Answer: A

Fill in the blanks :

Question. The Ministry of Environment and Forests is the nodal agency for the management and control of ______substances. 
Answer: Hazardous

Question. Minerals are ________ resources. 
Answer: Non-renewable

Question. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) consists of officials not exceeding ___to be nominated by the government. 
Answer: Five

Question. The Water Act refers to discharge of sewage or trade ______. 
Answer: Effluents

Question. An increasing number of _____________causes air pollution in our cities. 
Answer: Vehicles

Question. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board (NAEB) was constituted in the year____________. 
Answer: 1992

Question. CPCB is the national apex body monitoring and control of _____ and ______ pollution. 
Answer: Water ; air

Question. The first Earth Summit at Rio adopted a global action plan called ____________. 
Answer: Agenda 21

Question. The Environment (Protection) Act was passed in _________. 
Answer: 1986

Question. Under the CPCB and SPCB in India, there are _____network for monitoring the quality of fresh water resources. 
Answer: 507

Question. The Noise Pollution Rules were passed in ________. 
Answer: 2000

Question. Forests are ________ resources. 
Answer: Renewable

Question. Emission tax was suggested by economist ___________. 
Answer: A.C Pigou

Question. An Environmental Information System (Envis) was established by the Ministry of Environment in _______. 
Answer: 1982

Question. The unit of measuring noise is _________. 
Answer: Decibel

Question. The Water (Prevention of Control of Pollution) Act was passed in ___________. 
Answer: 1974

Question. The main theme of Stockholm Conference was ______. 
Answer: Human environment

Question. Agenda 21 is related to _________. 
Answer: Earth Summit

Question. Ozone layer absorbs ______radiations. 
Answer: ultraviolet

Question. Taj Mahal in Agra may be damaged by _______. 
Answer: Acid rain