Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Science.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Environmental Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_A_SINK_FOR_CARBON??$

A. Wetlands
B. Old oil fields
C. Saline waterbodies
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
2.

Volcanic eruptions contribute to the global greenhouse phenomenon.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Which_of_the_following_greenhouse_gas_is_contributed_by_cattle_farming?$

A. Nitrous oxide
B. Methane
C. Carbon monoxide
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Carbon monoxide
4.

What does the process of carbon sequestration mean?

A. Removal of CO<sub>2 </sub> from the atmosphere
B. Storage of CO<sub>2 </sub> by depositing in reservoir
C. Both of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
5.

What does the method of “enhanced weathering” infer?$

A. It is a method used to spray sulphate aerosols to reduce the greenhouse effect
B. It is a method of cloud seeding that is done to reduce the contribution of clouds to greenhouse effect
C. It is a method used to remove CO<sub>2 </sub>from the air
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
6.

What is the reason for extreme difference in temperatures at day and night in deserts?

A. Carbon dioxide concentrations are low in desert regions, therefore heat escapes easily
B. Sand has high heat conduction properties
C. Lack of moisture leads to escape of heat
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
7.

Anthropogenic sources of carbon dioxide are 20 times greater than natural carbon dioxide sources.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following compounds have the highest GWP?

A. Nitrous oxide
B. CFC
C. Water vapour
D. Sulphur hexafluoride
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following gases has the highest radiative efficiency?

A. Sulphur hexafluoride
B. Carbon tetrachloride
C. PFTBA
D. CFC
Answer» D. CFC
10.

Which of the following mentioned GHGs has the highest atmospheric lifetime?

A. Carbon tetrafluoride
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Methane
D. CFC
Answer» B. Nitrous oxide
11.

The GWP depends on which of the following factors?

A. Absorption capability of IR radiations
B. Atmospheric life-time
C. Range of IR wavelengths it can absorb
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.