Environmental Issues in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the environmental issues faced by India.
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Which of the following is not a major environmental issue faced by India?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Soil erosion

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options are major environmental issues faced by India.

Which city in India has the worst air quality?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai

  5. Bengaluru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the worst air quality in India, due to a combination of factors including vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, and construction dust.

What is the main cause of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water pollution in India is caused by a combination of industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage discharge.

Which of the following is not a consequence of deforestation in India?

  1. Soil erosion

  2. Loss of biodiversity

  3. Climate change

  4. Flooding

  5. Droughts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation can lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, climate change, and droughts, but it does not directly cause flooding.

What is the main cause of soil erosion in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soil erosion in India is caused by a combination of deforestation, overgrazing, and mining.

Which of the following is not a major climate change issue faced by India?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. More frequent and severe heat waves

  3. Increased flooding

  4. Changes in agricultural yields

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options are major climate change issues faced by India.

What is the main cause of rising sea levels in India?

  1. Melting glaciers

  2. Thermal expansion of ocean water

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rising sea levels in India are caused by a combination of melting glaciers and thermal expansion of ocean water.

Which of the following is not a consequence of more frequent and severe heat waves in India?

  1. Increased heat-related deaths

  2. Crop failures

  3. Wildfires

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are consequences of more frequent and severe heat waves in India.

What is the main cause of increased flooding in India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased flooding in India is caused by a combination of climate change and deforestation.

Which of the following is not a consequence of changes in agricultural yields in India?

  1. Food shortages

  2. Increased poverty

  3. Social unrest

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are consequences of changes in agricultural yields in India.

What is the main cause of environmental issues in India?

  1. Rapid population growth

  2. Industrialization

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental issues in India are caused by a combination of rapid population growth, industrialization, and deforestation.

Which of the following is not a major environmental challenge facing India?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Climate change

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the options are major environmental challenges facing India.

What is the main cause of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicle emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Construction dust

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution in India is caused by a combination of vehicle emissions, industrial emissions, and construction dust.

Which of the following is not a consequence of water pollution in India?

  1. Health problems

  2. Loss of biodiversity

  3. Economic losses

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are consequences of water pollution in India.

What is the main cause of deforestation in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Logging

  3. Mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation in India is caused by a combination of agriculture, logging, and mining.

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