Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biotechnology.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biotechnology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Phyto stabilization is a technique of remediation where plants are used for removal of tailings from the environment by sequestering pollutants in areas near the roots.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Acaccia mangium is considered an ideal plant for bioreclamation of overburden dumps.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Mining industry can try to stabilize the environmental pollution by plantation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

When the open pit mines are refilled with the tailings is called as ________

A. Pond storage
B. Extraction
C. Beneficiation
D. Processing
Answer» B. Extraction
5.

Which of the following methods is not included for disposal of tailings methods?

A. Submarine Tailings Disposal
B. Dry sacking
C. Phytostabilisation
D. Afforestation
Answer» E.
6.

Mill tailings is radioactive.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following condition is caused due to tainings?

A. Acid mine drainage
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Air contamination
D. Afforestation
Answer» B. Nutrient absorption
8.

Tailings is an output of which phase of mining?

A. Extraction
B. Beneficiation
C. Processing
D. Remediation
Answer» C. Processing
9.

Which of the following compound is used in the extraction of gold mining?

A. Liquid Nitrogen
B. Cyanide
C. Oxygen
D. Ammonia
Answer» C. Oxygen
10.

Which of the following is not an after effects of the toxic metals released during tailings?

A. Erosion
B. Sinkholes
C. Contamination
D. Nutrient absorption
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following term is not used in place of the term “Tailings”?

A. Mine dumps
B. Culm dumps
C. Terra-coned
D. Mine drainage
Answer» E.
12.

Tailings suspended in the water can damage the environment by releasing toxic metals.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
13.

The materials that are left after the successful separation of the valuable fraction from the ore is called as Tailings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

The first phase that leads to removal of ore is called as _______

A. Extraction
B. Beneficiation
C. Processing
D. Remediation
Answer» B. Beneficiation
15.

Which of the following methods does not lead to the generation of mine wastes?

A. Extraction of minerals
B. Beneficiation of minerals
C. Processing of minerals
D. Remediation of mine waste
Answer» E.