Environmental Issues and Concerns in India

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Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicular emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Agricultural burning

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and agricultural burning are all major contributors to air pollution in India.

What is the leading cause of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Sewage discharge

  3. Agricultural runoff

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial waste, sewage discharge, and agricultural runoff are all major contributors to water pollution in India.

Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in India?

  1. Logging

  2. Agriculture

  3. Mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Logging, agriculture, and mining are all major causes of deforestation in India.

What is the name of the act that was passed in India in 1974 to protect the environment?

  1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  2. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and The Environment (Protection) Act were all passed in India in 1974 to protect the environment.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue in India that is caused by climate change?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. More frequent and severe heat waves

  3. Increased flooding

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rising sea levels, more frequent and severe heat waves, and increased flooding are all major environmental issues in India that are caused by climate change.

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Orang National Park

  4. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue in India that is caused by overpopulation?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Air pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, water scarcity, and air pollution are all major environmental issues in India that are caused by overpopulation.

What is the name of the river in India that is considered to be the most polluted river in the world?

  1. Ganges River

  2. Yamuna River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Godavari River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered to be the most polluted river in the world.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue in India that is caused by industrialization?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Land pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution are all major environmental issues in India that are caused by industrialization.

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered tiger?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Pench National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranthambore National Park is home to the endangered tiger.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue in India that is caused by the use of pesticides and fertilizers?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Soil pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water pollution, soil pollution, and air pollution are all major environmental issues in India that are caused by the use of pesticides and fertilizers.

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Khangchendzonga National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hemis National Park is home to the endangered snow leopard.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue in India that is caused by the burning of fossil fuels?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution, climate change, and water pollution are all major environmental issues in India that are caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sasan Gir National Park

  3. Blackbuck National Park

  4. Velavadar National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gir National Park is home to the endangered lion.

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