Q.1. With reference to Metal Pollution, consider the following statements :
1. Lead exposure primarily affects the nervous system, especially in young children.
2. Arsenic contamination in
groundwater in India is primarily
geogenic in origin.
3. Chromium pollution is commonly
associated with thermal power
plants.
1. Lead exposure primarily affects the nervous system, especially in young children.
2. Arsenic contamination in
groundwater in India is primarily
geogenic in origin.
3. Chromium pollution is commonly
associated with thermal power
plants.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
a) 1 and 2 only
19%
b) 2 and 3 only
25%
c) 1 and 3 only
33%
d) 1,2 and 3
Q.2. Consider the following statements with respect to the Mercury Pollution :
that 1. Mercury is a persistent and bioaccumulative toxin primarily enters the food chain through fish and shellfish.
2. Coal combustion is one of the major anthropogenic sources of mercury emissions globally.
3. The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a legally binding treaty under United Nations the Environment Programme (UNEP).
that 1. Mercury is a persistent and bioaccumulative toxin primarily enters the food chain through fish and shellfish.
2. Coal combustion is one of the major anthropogenic sources of mercury emissions globally.
3. The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a legally binding treaty under United Nations the Environment Programme (UNEP).
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
29%
a) 1 and 2 only
24%
b) 3 only
22%
c) 2 and 3 only
26%
d) 1,2 and 3
Q.3. With reference to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), consider following statements:
1. POPs are chemical substances that persist in the environment and bioaccumulate through the food web.
2. The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to eliminate or restrict the production and use of POPS.
3. India is a party to the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
4. They cannot resist photolytic, biological, degradation. and chemical
1. POPs are chemical substances that persist in the environment and bioaccumulate through the food web.
2. The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to eliminate or restrict the production and use of POPS.
3. India is a party to the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
4. They cannot resist photolytic, biological, degradation. and chemical
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
a) Only one
36%
b) Only two
50%
c) Only three
10%
d) All four
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Q.1. With reference to the International Dark Sky Week, consider the following
statements :
1. It is observed annually to raise
awareness about light pollution and
its impact on the environment.
2. It is an initiative started by the
United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP).
3. Light pollution affects not only
astronomy but also disrupts
ecosystems and human health.
statements :
1. It is observed annually to raise
awareness about light pollution and
its impact on the environment.
2. It is an initiative started by the
United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP).
3. Light pollution affects not only
astronomy but also disrupts
ecosystems and human health.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
10%
a) 1 and 2 only
19%
b) 2 and 3 only
39%
c) 1 and 3 only
32%
d) 1,2 and 3
Q.2. With reference to the Rotterdam Convention, consider the following statements :
1. It deals with the prior informed. consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.
2. It is a legally binding convention.
3. India is not a party to the Rotterdam Convention.
4. It is jointly administered by the World Wildlife Fund and Conservation International.
1. It deals with the prior informed. consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.
2. It is a legally binding convention.
3. India is not a party to the Rotterdam Convention.
4. It is jointly administered by the World Wildlife Fund and Conservation International.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
29%
a) 1 and 4 only
37%
b) 1 and 2 only
21%
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
14%
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.3.With reference to Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), consider the following statements :
1. Carbon dioxide Perfluorocarbons and are naturally occurring greenhouse gases.
2. Sulphur hexafluoride is a greenhouse gas with a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
3. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
1. Carbon dioxide Perfluorocarbons and are naturally occurring greenhouse gases.
2. Sulphur hexafluoride is a greenhouse gas with a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
3. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
a) Only one
58%
b) Only two
27%
c) All three
2%
d) None
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 :
1. The rules introduce a system of
Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR) for electronic and electrical
equipment manufacturers.
2. Under these rules, informal sector workers are completely banned
from participating in e-waste
recycling activities.
3. The rules mandate a centralized
portal for registration, filing of
annual returns, and tracking of e-
waste.
4. These rules cover all types of
electrical and electronic equipment
including nuclear and radioactive e-
waste.
1. The rules introduce a system of
Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR) for electronic and electrical
equipment manufacturers.
2. Under these rules, informal sector workers are completely banned
from participating in e-waste
recycling activities.
3. The rules mandate a centralized
portal for registration, filing of
annual returns, and tracking of e-
waste.
4. These rules cover all types of
electrical and electronic equipment
including nuclear and radioactive e-
waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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51%
a) 1 and 3 only
21%
b) 2 and 3 only
15%
c) 3 and 4 only
13%
d) 1 and 4 only