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Agricultural Environmental Laws

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on Agricultural Environmental Laws.
Number of Questions: 14
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Which act is responsible for the prevention and control of air pollution?

  1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is an act of the Parliament of India that was enacted to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution.

Which act is responsible for the prevention and control of water pollution?

  1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 is an act of the Parliament of India that was enacted to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.

Which act is responsible for the protection of the environment?

  1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is an act of the Parliament of India that was enacted to provide for the protection and improvement of the environment.

Which act is responsible for the conservation of forests?

  1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is an act of the Parliament of India that was enacted to provide for the conservation of forests.

Which of the following is not a type of agricultural pollution?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Soil pollution

  4. Noise pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Noise pollution is not a type of agricultural pollution.

Which of the following is a major source of air pollution in agriculture?

  1. Pesticides

  2. Herbicides

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Livestock


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Livestock is a major source of air pollution in agriculture.

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution in agriculture?

  1. Pesticides

  2. Herbicides

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Livestock


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fertilizers are a major source of water pollution in agriculture.

Which of the following is a major source of soil pollution in agriculture?

  1. Pesticides

  2. Herbicides

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Livestock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pesticides are a major source of soil pollution in agriculture.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of agriculture?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution are all major environmental impacts of agriculture.

Which of the following is a sustainable agricultural practice?

  1. Using organic fertilizers

  2. Reducing the use of pesticides and herbicides

  3. Conserving water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using organic fertilizers, reducing the use of pesticides and herbicides, and conserving water are all sustainable agricultural practices.

Which of the following is a government program that promotes sustainable agriculture?

  1. The National Organic Program

  2. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program

  3. The Conservation Stewardship Program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Organic Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and the Conservation Stewardship Program are all government programs that promote sustainable agriculture.

Which of the following is a non-governmental organization that promotes sustainable agriculture?

  1. The Sierra Club

  2. The Nature Conservancy

  3. The World Wildlife Fund

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sierra Club, the Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund are all non-governmental organizations that promote sustainable agriculture.

Which of the following is a challenge to implementing sustainable agriculture?

  1. The high cost of organic fertilizers

  2. The lack of information about sustainable agricultural practices

  3. The resistance of farmers to change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high cost of organic fertilizers, the lack of information about sustainable agricultural practices, and the resistance of farmers to change are all challenges to implementing sustainable agriculture.

Which of the following is a benefit of implementing sustainable agriculture?

  1. Reduced environmental impact

  2. Increased profitability

  3. Improved food quality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reduced environmental impact, increased profitability, and improved food quality are all benefits of implementing sustainable agriculture.

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