Indian Environmental Engineering

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Which Indian city has the highest air pollution levels?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has consistently ranked as the most polluted city in India, with high levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.

What is the primary source of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage

  4. Mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sewage discharge is the major contributor to water pollution in India, due to inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure and open defecation.

Which Indian state has the highest forest cover?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Mizoram

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh has the largest forest cover in India, accounting for over 10% of the country's total forest area.

What is the name of India's first dedicated environmental court?

  1. National Green Tribunal

  2. Supreme Court of India

  3. High Court of Delhi

  4. Bombay High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal was established in 2010 to handle cases related to environmental protection and conservation.

Which Indian city has the largest landfill site?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi's Bhalswa landfill is the largest landfill site in India, covering an area of over 500 acres.

What is the name of India's first solar-powered village?

  1. Modhera

  2. Hiware Bazar

  3. Ralegan Siddhi

  4. Piplantri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modhera in Gujarat became India's first solar-powered village in 2019, with all its households and public buildings powered by solar energy.

Which Indian state has the highest renewable energy capacity?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest renewable energy capacity in India, with a significant share of wind and solar power.

What is the name of India's first electric vehicle policy?

  1. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020

  2. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme

  3. Electric Vehicle Policy 2021

  4. National Electric Vehicle Policy 2030


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was launched in 2013 to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in India.

Which Indian city has the highest number of electric vehicles?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the highest number of electric vehicles in India, due to various government incentives and the city's air pollution problem.

What is the name of India's first green building rating system?

  1. LEED India

  2. GRIHA

  3. IGBC Green Homes

  4. BEE Star Rating


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is India's first green building rating system, developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Which Indian state has the highest number of green buildings?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has the highest number of green buildings in India, with a significant concentration in the city of Bengaluru.

What is the name of India's first smart city project?

  1. Smart Cities Mission

  2. Digital India

  3. Make in India

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 to develop 100 smart cities across India, focusing on sustainable development and technology-driven solutions.

Which Indian city was ranked as the most sustainable city in 2021?

  1. Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Surat

  3. Indore

  4. Navi Mumbai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indore was ranked as the most sustainable city in India in 2021 by the Swachh Survekshan Awards, based on its performance in areas such as solid waste management, sanitation, and air quality.

What is the name of India's first national air quality index?

  1. AQI India

  2. National Air Quality Index

  3. Air Quality Index India

  4. India Air Quality Index


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Air Quality Index was launched in 2014 to provide real-time air quality information across India.

Which Indian state has the lowest carbon footprint?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Kerala

  3. Sikkim

  4. Uttarakhand


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sikkim has the lowest carbon footprint among Indian states, due to its focus on renewable energy and sustainable practices.

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