Basics of Energy and

Environment
By-Dr. Sajid Ali
1. The Thirteen Meeting of the conference of the
Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of
Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 13) in
2020 was held in- (2021)
(a) Brazil
(b) India
(c) Indonesia
(d) Canada
2. . According to UNEP, which of the following is/are the
major component/s of air pollution?
1. SO2
2. O3 (2021)
3. CO
4. NO2
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Which one of the following is a ‘soft coal’-
(a) Anthracite (2021)
(b) Bituminous
(c) Lignite
(d) Magnetite
4. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched pair
regarding the regional biodiversity? (2021)
(a) Point: The number of species richness that can be found at single
point in a given space
(b) Alpha : The number of richness species found in a small
heterogeneous area
(c) Beta : The rate of change richness in species composition across
different habitats
(d) Gamma : The rate of change richness across large landscape
gradients
5. Match the following: (2021)
I II
A. Oligotrophic 1. created due to lakes construction of dams
B. Dystrophic 2. low pH and high lakes humic acid content
C. Meromictic 3. low nutrient lakes concentration
D. Impoundments 4. rich in salts and permanently stratified

Select the correct matching using the code given below:

A B C D
(a) 4 1 3 2
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 3 2 4 1
6. Energy services for sustainable development
are directly linked to- (2021)
1. Poverty
2. Lifestyles
3. Women
4. Deforestation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only
7. Which one of the following is NOT included in the 27
principles issued at the Rio-92 UN Conference on the
Environment and Development? (2021)
(a) The right to development that meets the needs of present and
future generations
(b) Right to safety from natural disasters
(c) Protection to the environment in times of armed conflict
(d) Youth mobilization for a global partnership
8. Which one of the following regions is characterized by
sensitive ecosystems, enhanced occurrences of extreme
weather events and natural catastrophes- (2020)
(a) Mountain region
(b) Evergreen forest region
(c) Tropical region
(d) Tundra region
9. Which one of the following is an iterative and
evolutionary process for achieving sustainable
development- (2020)
(a) Flood Control Management (FCM)
(b) Solid Waste Management (SWM)
(c) Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
(d) Natural Ecosystem Zone (NEZ)
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM):
It is a coastal management process for the management of
the coast using an integrated approach, regarding all
aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical and
political boundaries, in an attempt to achieve sustainability.
It is a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and iterative process to
promote sustainable management of coastal zones.
It covers the full cycle of information collection, planning
(in its broadest sense), decision making, management and
monitoring of implementation.
10. Which of the following practices are adopted for river
basin water resources management- (2020)
1. Soil conservation in catchments of river valley projects and flood prone
rivers
2. Soil and land use surveys
3. Control of shifting cultivation
4. Deforestation
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. (2020)
12. Which one of the following is a hygienic way of
disposing solid waste and is more suitable if the waste
contains more hazardous material and organic content?
(a) Composting
(b) Incineration
(c) Oxidation
(d) Subgrading (2020)
13. NEPA stands for- (2020)
(a) National Ecological Physical Area
(b) Natural Environmental Policy Act
(c) National Environmental Policy Act
(d) Natural Ecological Primary Area
14. Which one of the following gases is colourless with
strong odour, irritates mucous membranes at common
levels, can cause cough, fatigue and interference with lung
functions at higher concentration-
(a) Carbon monoxide
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Ozone
(d) Nitrogen
15. Basel Convention provides-
(a) Indian standards for pollution measurement an prevention
(b) International guidelines to control the transboundary
movements of hazardous wastes between different countries
(c) Indian standards for the disposal of municipal and
industrial wastes
(d) International standards to categorize pollution in air and
wastewater
16. Which of the following are the suggested ways of
reducing NOX emissions from stationary sources-
1. By reducing the peak temperature
2. By increasing the availability of N2 for reaction with O2
3. By minimizing the availability of O2 for reaction with N2

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17. Venturi scrubber, a device used to remove particulate
matter from the atmosphere, works on the principle of-
(a) Settling by gravitational force
(b) Removal by centrifugal force
(c) Removal by electrically charged particles
(d) Removal by atomized water vapour
18. Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) is aimed to help-
(a) Estimate future needs of the society
(b) Smooth implementation of a project
(c) Cope with rapid increase in population
(d) Resource conservation
19. Which one of the following is a
terrestrial type of ecosystem-
(a) Limnetic
(b) Estuary
(c) Prairie
(d) Reefs
20. What are the limitations of solar energy-
1. Collecting solar energy over large areas and converting it to other
forms that can be conveniently transported, stored and used in
existing equipment is not economical
2. Low density of solar energy as compared to coal, oil and gas
3. Its major applications are photothermal conversion, solar water
heating, green housing technology and photo voltaic conversion
Select the correct answer using the codes given below-
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
21. Acid rain results when gaseous emissions of
Sulfur oxides (SOX) and nitrogen oxides (NOX)
interact with water vapour and-
(a) moonlight, and are chemically converted to strong acidic
compounds such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3)
(b) sunlight, and are chemically converted to strong acidic compounds
such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3)
(c) moonlight, and are chemically converted to weak acidic compounds
such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3)
(d) sunlight, and are chemically converted to weak acidic compounds
such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3)
22. The Minamata Tragedy' was caused by the eating of
fish growing in the Minamata Bay contaminated with-
(a) Peroxy alylnitrate
(b) Methyl isocyanate
(c) Potassium cyanide
(d) Methylmercury
23. What are the advantages of Biomass as a source of
energy-
1. Its storage and transportation is possible
2. It is ecologically safe and is inoffensive
3. Can be developed with present man and material abilities
4. Low capital input required
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
24. The term Ecology is given by-
(a) A. G. Tansley
(b) Ernst Haeckel
(c) Alexander Van Humboldt
(d) Prof. Ramdev Mishra
25. Steppe grassland is found in-
(a) Europe
(b) U.S.A
(c) South Africa
(d) Australia
26. Which one of the following is called
natural zoo of the world-
(a) Savanna
(b) Canterbury
(c) Campos
(d) Selvas
27. The transitional zone between two different
ecosystem or different biomes is called-
(a) Ecology
(b) Ecotype
(c) Ecotone
(d) Parasitism
28. Which of the following has minimum
productivity-
(a) Ocean
(b) River
(c) Desert
(d) Grassland
29. Which one of the following is the oldest and
largest NGO in the field of environment-
a) BNHS
b) Tarun Bharat Sangh
c) Save clean
d) Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI)
30. Which of the following states celebrates
great hornbill festival every year-
(a) Nagaland
(b) Assam
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
31. Which of the following is called ‘Ecological
terrorist-
a) Orchid
b) Eichhornia
c) Eucalyptus
d) Parthenium
32. Which one is the latest national park
of India-
a) Dehing Patkai National Park
b) Raimona National Park
c) Papikonda National Park
d) Rajiv Gandhi National Park
33. Which of the following used in mustard oil
adulteration-
a) Lantana
b) Argemone
c) Olive oil
d) Menthol
34. One horned Rhinoceros found in-
a) Keoladeo Ghana national park
b) Kaziranga national park
c) Gir national park
d) Jim Corbet national park
35. Which one of the following is the habitat
which can conserve by ex-situ conservation-
a) Bird sanctuaries
b) Tiger reserve
c) Biosphere reserve
d) Zoo
36. How many zones are present in biosphere
reserve-
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 11
37. Which one is the best strategy for the
protection of human and nature both-
(a) Zoo
(b) Botanical Gardens
(c) Biosphere reserves
(d) Desert
38. Which of the following is the smallest national
park of India-
(a) Hemis national park
(b) South button national park
(c) Keoladeo national park
(d) Dudhwa national park
39. Generally LPG is called Kitchen gas mainly
contains-
(a) Methane and Propane
(b) Propane and Butane
(c) Methane and Butane
(d) Methane and Ethane
40. Among the following crops, which one is
the most important anthropogenic source of
both methane and nitrous oxide-
(a) Cotton
(b) Rice
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Wheat
41. Consider the following:
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Nitrogen oxide
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide
Excess of which of the above in the environment
is/are cause(s) of acid rain-
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
42. Which of the following air pollution
control device has maximum efficiency-
(a) Electrostatic Precipitator
(b) Dynamic Precipitator
(c) Spray Tower
(d) Wet cyclonic scrubber
Fig: Electrostatic precipitator
.
43. Which of the following removes both
gaseous and particulate contaminants-
a) Venturi scrubber
b) Gravitational settling chamber
c) Dynamic precipitator
d) Wet scrubber
44. How many horizons are there in soils-
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
There are four horizons in soils. The top layer is known as O-
horizon. The uppermost layer of soil called as the A-horizon. The
B-horizon called the subsoil, it contains less organic material. The
area below the subsoil is called as the C horizon.
45. Organic agriculture advocates avoiding
the use of-
a) Organic manure
b) Stored water
c) Modern technologies in harvesting
d) Chemical fertilizers
46. Which of the following are detritivores-
1. Earthworms
2. Jellyfish
3. Millipedes
4. Seahorses
5. Woodlice
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
47. “R2 Code of Practices” constitute a tool
available for promoting the adoption of-
(a) Environmentally responsible practices in the electronics
recycling industry
(b) Ecological management of ‘’Wetlands of International
Importance” under the Ramsar Convention
(c) Sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops
in degraded lands
(d) ‘’Environmental Impact Assessment’’ in the exploitation of
natural resources
R2 stands for Responsible Recycling and is a standard specifically created for
the electronics recycling industry by Sustainable Electronics Recycling
International (SERI).
The standard is described as "Responsible Recycling ("R2") Practices for
Use in Accredited Certification Programs for Electronics Recyclers".
R2 certified companies to have a policy on managing used and end-of-life
electronics equipment, components and materials based on strategies such as
reuse, materials and energy recovery and/or disposal. This certification is
intended for electronics recyclers.
48. In nature, which of the following is/are most
likely to be found surviving on a surface without
soil?
1. Fern
2. Lichen
3. Moss
4. Mushroom
Select the correct answer using the code given
below
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4
49. Which of the following are the most likely places to find the
musk deer in its natural habitat-
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gangotri National Park
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
50. Match the following:
I II
A. International Tiger Day 1. 16 September
B. World Water Day 2. 22 May
C. World Ozone Day 3. 29 July
D. World Biodiversity Day 4. 22 March

Select the correct matching using the code given below:

A B C D
(a) 4 1 3 2
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 3 2 4 1
Answer Key:
1-b 18-d 35-d
2-d 19-c 36-b
3-b 20-b 37-c
4-b 21-b 38-b
5-d 22-d 39-b
6-a 23-a 40-b
7-b 24-b 41-b
8-a 25-a 42-a
9-c 26-a 43-a
10-d 27-c 44-d
11-c 28-c 45-d
12-b 29-a 46-c
13-c 30-a 47-a
14-c 31-c 48-c
15-b 32-b 49-a
16-b 33-b 50-c
17-d 34-b
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