Part 1 – General Studies: Environment

Question | Correct Answer |
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Which phenomenon leads to increased algal blooms in water bodies? | Nutrient pollution |
What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect? | Urbanization and construction |
What role do mangroves play in coastal ecosystems? | Prevent soil erosion |
What is the main impact of high levels of particulate matter in the air? | Increased respiratory problems |
Which renewable energy source primarily relies on flowing water? | Hydroelectric power |
What is the main purpose of the Convention on Biological Diversity? | Protect global biodiversity |
What is the primary cause of the salinization of soil? | Improper irrigation practices |
What is the main effect of monoculture in agriculture? | Soil degradation |
Which gas primarily contributes to the smog in urban areas? | Ozone |
What is the primary benefit of integrated pest management (IPM)? | Reduced environmental impact |
What is the main cause of declining bee populations globally? | Pesticide use |
What is the main goal of the Green Revolution? | To increase crop yields through improved technology |
What is the primary function of green belts in urban planning? | Limit urban sprawl |
What is the main impact of overuse of groundwater resources? | Land subsidence |
What is the primary purpose of agroforestry? | To integrate tree planting with agriculture |
What is the main consequence of the loss of topsoil? | Reduced agricultural productivity |
What role does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) play? | Provides scientific assessments on climate change |
What is the main effect of thermal pollution in water bodies? | Reduced oxygen levels |
What is the primary goal of zero-waste initiatives? | To reduce resource consumption and waste production |
What is the main driver of ocean currents? | Wind patterns |
Choose the correct answer
Question 1: Which phenomenon leads to increased algal blooms in water bodies?
Option 1: Deforestation
Option 2: Nutrient pollution
Option 3: Overfishing
Option 4: Global warming
Correct Answer: Nutrient pollution
Question 2: What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?
Option 1: Deforestation
Option 2: Increased vegetation
Option 3: Urbanization and construction
Option 4: Decreased vehicle emissions
Correct Answer: Urbanization and construction
Question 3: What role do mangroves play in coastal ecosystems?
Option 1: Prevent soil erosion
Option 2: Increase pollution
Option 3: Promote urbanization
Option 4: Reduce biodiversity
Correct Answer: Prevent soil erosion
Question 4: What is the main impact of high levels of particulate matter in the air?
Option 1: Improved air quality
Option 2: Increased respiratory problems
Option 3: Enhanced plant growth
Option 4: Decreased temperatures
Correct Answer: Increased respiratory problems
Question 5: Which renewable energy source primarily relies on flowing water?
Option 1: Solar power
Option 2: Wind power
Option 3: Biomass
Option 4: Hydroelectric power
Correct Answer: Hydroelectric power
Question 6: What is the main purpose of the Convention on Biological Diversity?
Option 1: Promote industrial development
Option 2: Protect global biodiversity
Option 3: Increase agricultural output
Option 4: Encourage urban expansion
Correct Answer: Protect global biodiversity
Question 7: What is the primary cause of the salinization of soil?
Option 1: Overgrazing
Option 2: Excessive use of fertilizers
Option 3: Improper irrigation practices
Option 4: Deforestation
Correct Answer: Improper irrigation practices
Question 8: What is the main effect of monoculture in agriculture?
Option 1: Increased biodiversity
Option 2: Soil degradation
Option 3: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 4: Reduced water usage
Correct Answer: Soil degradation
Question 9: Which gas primarily contributes to the smog in urban areas?
Option 1: Carbon dioxide
Option 2: Nitrogen
Option 3: Ozone
Option 4: Methane
Correct Answer: Ozone
Question 10: What is the primary benefit of integrated pest management (IPM)?
Option 1: Increased pesticide use
Option 2: Reduced environmental impact
Option 3: Higher crop yields
Option 4: Enhanced soil erosion
Correct Answer: Reduced environmental impact
Question 11: What is the main cause of declining bee populations globally?
Option 1: Urbanization
Option 2: Pesticide use
Option 3: Increased vegetation
Option 4: Reduced carbon emissions
Correct Answer: Pesticide use
Question 12: What is the main goal of the Green Revolution?
Option 1: To reduce agricultural output
Option 2: To increase crop yields through improved technology
Option 3: To promote urban development
Option 4: To decrease the use of fertilizers
Correct Answer: To increase crop yields through improved technology
Question 13: What is the primary function of green belts in urban planning?
Option 1: Industrial development
Option 2: Limit urban sprawl
Option 3: Increase pollution
Option 4: Promote commercial activities
Correct Answer: Limit urban sprawl
Question 14: What is the main impact of overuse of groundwater resources?
Option 1: Increased water quality
Option 2: Land subsidence
Option 3: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 4: Reduced air pollution
Correct Answer: Land subsidence
Question 15: What is the primary purpose of agroforestry?
Option 1: To reduce crop diversity
Option 2: To integrate tree planting with agriculture
Option 3: To promote monoculture
Option 4: To increase the use of chemical fertilizers
Correct Answer: To integrate tree planting with agriculture
Question 16: What is the main consequence of the loss of topsoil?
Option 1: Increased soil fertility
Option 2: Reduced agricultural productivity
Option 3: Enhanced water retention
Option 4: Increased biodiversity
Correct Answer: Reduced agricultural productivity
Question 17: What role does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) play?
Option 1: Promotes fossil fuel use
Option 2: Provides scientific assessments on climate change
Option 3: Encourages deforestation
Option 4: Reduces renewable energy research
Correct Answer: Provides scientific assessments on climate change
Question 18: What is the main effect of thermal pollution in water bodies?
Option 1: Decreased water temperature
Option 2: Increased fish populations
Option 3: Reduced oxygen levels
Option 4: Enhanced water clarity
Correct Answer: Reduced oxygen levels
Question 19: What is the primary goal of zero-waste initiatives?
Option 1: To increase landfill use
Option 2: To reduce resource consumption and waste production
Option 3: To promote industrial growth
Option 4: To reduce renewable energy use
Correct Answer: To reduce resource consumption and waste production
Question 20: What is the main driver of ocean currents?
Option 1: Wind patterns
Option 2: Marine life
Option 3: Moon’s gravitational pull
Option 4: Sun’s heat
Correct Answer: Wind patterns
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