CGPSC 2024 Practice Test – Prelims Paper 1 – Part 1 – Topic 8 – Set 6 (Questions in English)

CGPSC 2024 Practice Test. Free test in English, Part 1 – General Studies: Environment

Part 1 – General Studies: Environment

CGPSC Practice test 2024 English
QuestionCorrect Answer
Which process is responsible for the formation of acid rain?Emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
What is the primary purpose of the Water Framework Directive in the EU?To achieve good water status
What is the main cause of the dead zones in oceans?Nutrient pollution leading to oxygen depletion
Which term refers to the maximum sustainable yield of a renewable resource?Carrying capacity
What is the primary goal of the Endangered Species Act?To protect and recover imperiled species
What is the main impact of light pollution on wildlife?Disruption of natural behaviors
What is the primary cause of increased nitrate levels in groundwater?Agricultural runoff
What is the main purpose of the Basel Convention?To control the movement of hazardous waste
What is the primary effect of urban sprawl on the environment?Loss of habitats and increased pollution
Which factor is a major contributor to the loss of wetlands?Agricultural expansion
What is the main goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?To regulate international wildlife trade
What is the primary cause of algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems?Nutrient runoff
What is the main impact of soil compaction?Reduced root growth and water availability
What is the primary purpose of the Montreal Protocol?To protect the ozone layer
What is the main cause of increased methane emissions?Agricultural practices and fossil fuel extraction
What is the primary goal of rainwater harvesting?To reduce reliance on groundwater
What is the main impact of the loss of ice in polar regions?Loss of habitat and rising sea levels
What is the primary purpose of green roofs in urban areas?To reduce building energy consumption
What is the main cause of the spread of invasive species?Human activities
What is the primary effect of deforestation on the carbon cycle?Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide



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Question 1: Which process is responsible for the formation of acid rain?
Option 1: Deforestation
Option 2: Emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Option 3: Urbanization
Option 4: Ozone depletion

Correct Answer: Emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

Question 2: What is the primary purpose of the Water Framework Directive in the EU?
Option 1: To increase fishing quotas
Option 2: To regulate chemical pollution
Option 3: To achieve good water status
Option 4: To promote hydroelectric power

Correct Answer: To achieve good water status

Question 3: What is the main cause of the dead zones in oceans?
Option 1: Overfishing
Option 2: Oil spills
Option 3: Nutrient pollution leading to oxygen depletion
Option 4: Plastic pollution

Correct Answer: Nutrient pollution leading to oxygen depletion

Question 4: Which term refers to the maximum sustainable yield of a renewable resource?
Option 1: Carrying capacity
Option 2: Ecological footprint
Option 3: Biocapacity
Option 4: Limiting factor

Correct Answer: Carrying capacity

Question 5: What is the primary goal of the Endangered Species Act?
Option 1: To promote urban development
Option 2: To regulate hunting
Option 3: To protect and recover imperiled species
Option 4: To increase agricultural land

Correct Answer: To protect and recover imperiled species

Question 6: What is the main impact of light pollution on wildlife?
Option 1: Increased habitat
Option 2: Disruption of natural behaviors
Option 3: Enhanced plant growth
Option 4: Reduced water pollution

Correct Answer: Disruption of natural behaviors

Question 7: What is the primary cause of increased nitrate levels in groundwater?
Option 1: Natural erosion
Option 2: Urban sprawl
Option 3: Agricultural runoff
Option 4: Deforestation

Correct Answer: Agricultural runoff

Question 8: What is the main purpose of the Basel Convention?
Option 1: To regulate international trade
Option 2: To control the movement of hazardous waste
Option 3: To promote nuclear energy
Option 4: To reduce carbon emissions

Correct Answer: To control the movement of hazardous waste

Question 9: What is the primary effect of urban sprawl on the environment?
Option 1: Increased biodiversity
Option 2: Loss of habitats and increased pollution
Option 3: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 4: Reduced energy consumption

Correct Answer: Loss of habitats and increased pollution

Question 10: Which factor is a major contributor to the loss of wetlands?
Option 1: Global warming
Option 2: Agricultural expansion
Option 3: Increased rainfall
Option 4: Urbanization

Correct Answer: Agricultural expansion

Question 11: What is the main goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?
Option 1: To promote tourism
Option 2: To regulate international wildlife trade
Option 3: To increase agricultural output
Option 4: To encourage urban expansion

Correct Answer: To regulate international wildlife trade

Question 12: What is the primary cause of algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems?
Option 1: Decreased water temperature
Option 2: Nutrient runoff
Option 3: Overfishing
Option 4: Deforestation

Correct Answer: Nutrient runoff

Question 13: What is the main impact of soil compaction?
Option 1: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 2: Increased water infiltration
Option 3: Reduced root growth and water availability
Option 4: Increased biodiversity

Correct Answer: Reduced root growth and water availability

Question 14: What is the primary purpose of the Montreal Protocol?
Option 1: To reduce carbon emissions
Option 2: To protect the ozone layer
Option 3: To promote urban development
Option 4: To increase industrial growth

Correct Answer: To protect the ozone layer

Question 15: What is the main cause of increased methane emissions?
Option 1: Solar energy use
Option 2: Deforestation
Option 3: Agricultural practices and fossil fuel extraction
Option 4: Urbanization

Correct Answer: Agricultural practices and fossil fuel extraction

Question 16: What is the primary goal of rainwater harvesting?
Option 1: To increase groundwater pollution
Option 2: To reduce reliance on groundwater
Option 3: To promote deforestation
Option 4: To increase soil erosion

Correct Answer: To reduce reliance on groundwater

Question 17: What is the main impact of the loss of ice in polar regions?
Option 1: Increased land area
Option 2: Decreased sea levels
Option 3: Loss of habitat and rising sea levels
Option 4: Enhanced marine life

Correct Answer: Loss of habitat and rising sea levels

Question 18: What is the primary purpose of green roofs in urban areas?
Option 1: To increase urban sprawl
Option 2: To reduce building energy consumption
Option 3: To promote deforestation
Option 4: To increase air pollution

Correct Answer: To reduce building energy consumption

Question 19: What is the main cause of the spread of invasive species?
Option 1: Natural selection
Option 2: Climate change
Option 3: Human activities
Option 4: Meteor impacts

Correct Answer: Human activities

Question 20: What is the primary effect of deforestation on the carbon cycle?
Option 1: Increased carbon sequestration
Option 2: Reduced carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Option 3: Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide
Option 4: Decreased global temperatures

Correct Answer: Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide

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