GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 113

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 113

1121) The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern.
What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
A) Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of
chlorofluorocarbons
B) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of
chlorofluorocarbons
C) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and
chlorofluorocarbons
D) Increased temperature at polar region due to golbal warming

Answer: Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
   
1122) Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
A) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
B) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
C) scrublands. liable to spread to weed growth .
D) None of the above

Answer: None of the above
   
1123) In the year 2011 'oilzapper' was in the news. What is it?
A) It is an eco friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.
B) It is the latest technology developed for under sea oil exploration.
C) It is a genetically engineered high biofuel yielding maize variety.
D) It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells.

Answer: It is an eco friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.
   
1124) Which one among the following groups of items contain only biodegradable items?
A) Wood, grass, plastic
B) Wood, grass, leather
C) Fruit peels, lime juice, China clay cup
D) Lime juice, grass, polystyrene cup

Answer: Wood, grass, leather
   
1125) Which one among the following industries produces the most non-biodegradable wastes?
A) Thermal power plants
B) Food processing units
C) Textile mills
D) Paper mills

Answer: Thermal power plants

1126) Consider the following pairs of projects and related environmental problems 1. River Valley project: Water body induced
2. Mining project : Groundwater and surface water pollution
3.Thermal power project : Degradation of land
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 3
C) 1 and 2
D) Only 1

Answer: 1 and 3
   
1127) Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?
1.Beryllium
2.Cadmium
3.Chromium
4.Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7
B) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
C) 2, 4, 5 and 7
D) All of the above

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
   
1128) Gas released during Bhopal tragedy was
A) Sodium isothiocyanate
B) Ethyl isothiocyanate
C) Potassium isothiocyanate
D) Methyl isothiocyanate

Answer: Methyl isothiocyanate
   
1129) Government of India in July, 2011 gave its nod for accepting international regulations for the prevention of air pollution emanating from ships. In this regard, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. According to the regulations, limits have been set on sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts.
2. India is the first country to ratify to the convention for the prevention of pollution from ships of the international maritime organization.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) None of these

Answer: Only 1
   
1130) The Supreme Court of India on 29th July, 2011 directed the suspension of all mining Operations and transportation in Bellary district of Karnataka till further orders. In this respect, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Court was convinced that over-exploration of the area had caused large-scale environmental degradation.
2. The Court felt that Article 21 of the Constitution (Right of Life) was violated by such exploration.
3. The Court directed the Central Government to prepare rehabilitation scheme for restoration of the forest wealth.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) Only 1

Answer: 1, 2 and 3