QUESTION 1 OF 19
Which Indian institution is the apex body for pollution control at the national level?
Explanation: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is India's apex body for monitoring and controlling pollution.
QUESTION 2 OF 19
Acid rain is primarily caused by atmospheric emissions of sulfur dioxide and:
Explanation: Acid rain results mainly from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions reacting with atmospheric moisture.
QUESTION 3 OF 19
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in India was enacted in which year?
Explanation: India's Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981.
QUESTION 4 OF 19
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in India was enacted in which year?
Explanation: India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974.
QUESTION 5 OF 19
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India was established under which legislation?
Explanation: The CPCB was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
QUESTION 6 OF 19
Which international agreement specifically addresses the reduction of plastic pollution in oceans, discussed in ongoing UN negotiations?
Explanation: A UN Plastics Treaty, aimed at reducing ocean plastic pollution, is currently under international negotiation.
QUESTION 7 OF 19
The term "E-waste" refers to discarded:
Explanation: E-waste refers to discarded electronic and electrical equipment.
QUESTION 8 OF 19
India's E-Waste Management Rules place primary responsibility for waste management on:
Explanation: India's E-Waste Management Rules place primary responsibility on producers through Extended Producer Responsibility.
QUESTION 9 OF 19
The Plastic Waste Management Rules in India aim to regulate the use of:
Explanation: India's Plastic Waste Management Rules regulate single-use plastics and promote recycling practices.
QUESTION 10 OF 19
The term "Circular Economy" refers to an economic model focused on:
Explanation: A circular economy is an economic model focused on reducing waste through reuse, recycling, and regeneration.
QUESTION 11 OF 19
The Namami Gange Programme aims to address pollution and conservation of which river?
Explanation: The Namami Gange Programme addresses pollution abatement and conservation of the Ganga river.
QUESTION 12 OF 19
The concept of "Air Quality Index" (AQI) is used to communicate:
Explanation: The Air Quality Index (AQI) communicates the level of air pollution and its associated health risks to the public.
QUESTION 13 OF 19
Particulate Matter (PM2.5), a major air pollutant, refers to particles with a diameter smaller than:
Explanation: PM2.5 refers to particulate matter with a diameter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, a major air pollutant.
QUESTION 14 OF 19
PM10, another key air quality indicator, refers to particulate matter with a diameter smaller than:
Explanation: PM10 refers to particulate matter with a diameter smaller than 10 micrometers, another key air quality indicator.
QUESTION 15 OF 19
Which pollutant is a major contributor to smog formation, particularly in urban areas with heavy vehicular traffic?
Explanation: Ground-level ozone, formed from NOx and VOCs, is a major contributor to smog, especially in traffic-heavy urban areas.
QUESTION 16 OF 19
The National Air Quality Index in India was launched in which year?
Explanation: India's National Air Quality Index was launched in 2014.
QUESTION 17 OF 19
Stubble burning, a major contributor to air pollution in North India, primarily occurs due to disposal of leftover residue from which crops?
Explanation: Stubble burning in North India mainly results from disposal of leftover residue from rice and wheat crops.
QUESTION 18 OF 19
The term "Noise Pollution" is regulated in India under rules framed within which broader legislation?
Explanation: Noise pollution in India is regulated under rules framed within the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
QUESTION 19 OF 19
Light pollution, an emerging environmental concern, primarily affects:
Explanation: Light pollution primarily disrupts nocturnal wildlife behavior and hampers astronomical observation.
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