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Question 1:

What is the primary goal of water conservation?

To increase water consumption To reduce water pollution To manage and use water resources efficiently and sustainably To divert water from one region to another

Question 2:

Which government initiative focuses on controlling plastic waste pollution in India?

Jal Shakti Abhiyan National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Plastic Waste Management Rules Namami Gange Mission

Question 3:

In an energy pyramid, what happens to energy as it moves up each trophic level?

It increases It decreases It remains the same It fluctuates randomly

Question 4:

What was the primary focus of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 in India?

Establishing guidelines for wildlife protection Creating a framework for the protection and improvement of the environment Regulating the use of land resources Managing water resources

Question 5:

Which type of forest is most effective in carbon sequestration?

Boreal forests Tropical rainforests Deciduous forests Coniferous forests

Question 6:

The "Cost-Benefit Analysis" (CBA) is used in environmental economics to:

Compare the total cost of environmental regulations against their benefits Measure the market value of natural resources Assess the legal framework for environmental protection Calculate the direct economic output from environmental activities

Question 7:

The introduction of invasive species into an ecosystem primarily threatens biodiversity by:

Increasing genetic diversity Enhancing ecosystem resilience Displacing native species Promoting species interactions

Question 8:

Which of the following is NOT a recognized level of biodiversity?

Genetic diversity Species diversity Ecosystem diversity Population diversity

Question 9:

The "Pigovian tax" is designed to:

Subsidize businesses for environmental protection Internalize the cost of negative externalities by taxing the activity that generates them Increase the profit margins of environmental firms Reduce government spending on environmental programs

Question 10:

Overgrazing leads to the loss of plant species diversity primarily due to:

Enhanced soil moisture Trampling by livestock Overwatering Increase in pests

Quiz: Environmental Studies