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This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UGC-NET knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Direction: It consists of two statements, one labelled as the 'Statement (I)' and the other as 'Statement (II)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): An EIA is a study of the probable changes in socio-economic and biophysical characteristics of the environment that may result from a proposed action.Statement (II): The purposes of an EIA is to help design projects, which do not disturb the quality of the environment by examining alternatives. |
| A. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
| B. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
| C. | Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false |
| D. | Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true |
| Answer» D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true | |
| 2. |
Consider the following statements regarding internet of things (IoT):1. IoT extends the communication via internet to all the things that surround us2. IoT is M2M communication 3. IoT uses only wireless technology4. The major objectives for IoT are the creation of smart environments/ spaces and self-aware thingsWhich of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 3. |
NEPA stands for |
| A. | National Ecological Physical Area |
| B. | Natural Environmental Policy Act |
| C. | National Environmental Policy Act |
| D. | Natural Ecological Primary Area |
| Answer» D. Natural Ecological Primary Area | |
| 4. |
Direction: It consists of two statements, one labelled as the 'Statement (I)' and the other as 'Statement (II)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): Training should be conducted among the line and low management for ensuring the importance of environmental protection plan.Statement (II): Environmental science is a developing subject and the people implementing environment strategies should remain up to date with the environmental control processes. |
| A. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
| B. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
| C. | Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false |
| D. | Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true |
| Answer» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false | |
| 5. |
National Environmental Policy Act is enforced from the year |
| A. | 1959 |
| B. | 1963 |
| C. | 1968 |
| D. | 1970 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Match the following two sets.Set ISet IIA) Andhra Pradesh1) Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavalamban AbhiyanB) Gujarat2) Jalyukt Shivar AbhiyanC) Maharashtra3) Neeti Samrukhshana UdyamamD) Rajasthan4) Sujalam Sufalam Jal AbhiyanSelect the correct answer from the option given below: |
| A. | (A)-(1) , (B)-(2) , (C)-(3) , (D)-(4) |
| B. | (A)-(4) , (B)-(3) , (C)-(2) , (D)-(1) |
| C. | (A)-(2) , (B)-(1) , (C)-(4) , (D)-(3) |
| D. | (A)-(3) , (B)-(4) , (C)-(2) , (D)-(1) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIInternational AgreementsProvisionsA. Kyoto ProtocolI. Convention on BiodiversityB. Paris AgreementII. Affordable, reliable clean energyC. Rio SummitIII. Nationally Determined ContributionsD. International Solar AllianceIV. Joint Implementation Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| B. | A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II |
| C. | A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I |
| D. | A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I |
| Answer» C. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I | |
| 9. |
Match the items in List-I with List-II and select the correct alternative.List-IList-IIa)Chipco Andolani)Medha Patkarb)Tehri Damii)Keralac)Silent Valley Projectiii)S.L. Bahugunad)Narmada Bachao Andolaniv)Uttar Pradesh |
| A. | a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i |
| B. | a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv |
| C. | a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i |
| D. | a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii |
| Answer» B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv | |
| 10. |
A part of the large quantity of fly ash produced in a thermal power plant is used for : |
| A. | Soil conditioner |
| B. | Making bricks |
| C. | Road making |
| D. | Burning |
| Answer» D. Burning | |
| 11. |
In which category Cochin International Airport has been conferred the UN’s Champion of the Earth Award? |
| A. | Policy Leadership |
| B. | Entrepreneurial Vision |
| C. | Science and Innovation |
| D. | Inspiration and Action |
| Answer» C. Science and Innovation | |