Environmental NGOs and Pollution Control

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Which of the following is a prominent environmental NGO that focuses on pollution control in India?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a non-profit, public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, India. It focuses on environmental issues, including pollution control, sustainable development, and climate change.

What is the primary objective of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India?

  1. To promote sustainable development

  2. To protect and conserve forests

  3. To control pollution and environmental degradation

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialised environmental court in India that was established in 2010. Its primary objective is to handle cases related to environmental protection and conservation, including pollution control and environmental degradation.

Which environmental NGO played a significant role in the Chipko Movement in India?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh (DGSS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh (DGSS) is a non-profit organisation based in Uttarakhand, India. It played a significant role in the Chipko Movement, a non-violent protest movement that aimed to protect trees from being felled for commercial purposes.

What is the purpose of the 'Polluter Pays' principle in environmental pollution control?

  1. To hold polluters financially responsible for their actions

  2. To provide financial assistance to victims of pollution

  3. To promote sustainable development practices

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Polluter Pays' principle is an environmental policy that holds polluters financially responsible for the costs of pollution prevention and cleanup. This principle aims to deter pollution by making polluters bear the financial burden of their actions.

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

  1. Industrial emissions

  2. Vehicular emissions

  3. Agricultural activities

  4. Forest fires


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vehicular emissions are a major source of air pollution in urban areas. The burning of fossil fuels in vehicles releases harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the atmosphere.

What is the primary function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India?

  1. To regulate and control industrial pollution

  2. To promote sustainable development practices

  3. To protect and conserve forests

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Its primary function is to regulate and control industrial pollution and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in raising awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Pesticide Action Network (PAN)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) is a global network of organisations and individuals working to promote the safe and sustainable use of pesticides. It raises awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides on human health and the environment.

What is the primary goal of the 'Clean Air Act' in the United States?

  1. To reduce air pollution and improve air quality

  2. To promote sustainable development practices

  3. To protect and conserve forests

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Clean Air Act' is a comprehensive federal law in the United States that aims to reduce air pollution and improve air quality. It regulates air emissions from various sources, including industrial facilities, vehicles, and power plants.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy worldwide. It provides policy advice, facilitates knowledge sharing, and supports countries in their transition to renewable energy.

What is the purpose of the 'Right to Clean Air' in India?

  1. To ensure that citizens have access to clean air

  2. To promote sustainable development practices

  3. To protect and conserve forests

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Right to Clean Air' is a fundamental right recognised by the Indian judiciary. It ensures that citizens have the right to breathe clean air and live in a pollution-free environment.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable agriculture practices?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It promotes sustainable agriculture practices, including the use of environmentally friendly farming techniques and the conservation of natural resources.

What is the primary objective of the 'Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants'?

  1. To eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants

  2. To promote sustainable development practices

  3. To protect and conserve forests

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants' is an international environmental treaty that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are chemicals that are resistant to degradation and can accumulate in the environment and human body, posing risks to human health and the environment.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting responsible waste management practices?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is a worldwide alliance of organisations and individuals working to promote sustainable waste management practices and reduce the use of incineration as a waste disposal method.

What is the purpose of the 'Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal'?

  1. To regulate the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes

  2. To promote sustainable development practices

  3. To protect and conserve forests

  4. To regulate the use of natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal' is an international environmental treaty that aims to regulate the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and ensure their environmentally sound management.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting corporate social responsibility and environmental accountability?

  1. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

  2. Greenpeace India

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. AccountAbility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AccountAbility is a global organisation that promotes corporate social responsibility and environmental accountability. It provides standards, tools, and training to help organisations measure and report on their social and environmental performance.

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