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MCQ on Natural Resources for Students
Quick Quiz
Consider the following statements
- The term “Critical Wildlife Habitat” has been defined in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- The Baiga tribe has been the first to be granted Habitat Rights in India.
- The authority to declare Habitat Rights for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups lies solely with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the above statements are accurate?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option a – 1 and 2 only
In which State is the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary situated?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Manipur
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Nagaland
Option a – Arunachal Pradesh
Algae-based biofuels can be produced, but which of the following are the main challenges for developing nations?
- They can only be cultivated in marine environments, not on land.
- High technological expertise is essential for setting up algae biofuel systems.
- Large-scale infrastructure is needed for cost-effective production, which may lead to ecological and social issues.
Choose the correct option:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option b – 2 and 3 only
Regarding the Global Climate Change Alliance, which statements are true?
- It is a program initiated by the European Union.
- It offers both technical and financial aid to select developing nations for integrating climate action in policy-making.
- The World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development oversee its implementation.
Select the correct option:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option a – 1 and 2 only
Consider the following about TRAFFIC (Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce):
- It operates under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Its aim is to ensure that trade in wild species does not harm conservation efforts.
Which is correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option b – 2 only
Which of the following are major aspects of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)?
- River basin management is central to its planning strategy.
- It leads nationwide efforts for conserving the Ganga.
- A Chief Minister from the states through which the river flows serves as Chairperson in rotation.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option a – 1 and 2 only
The term “M-STRIPES” is related to
(a) Captive breeding programs
(b) Managing Tiger Reserves
(c) Indigenous satellite navigation
(d) Highway security
Option b – Managing Tiger Reserves
Which of the following does not go against Natural Resource Management in urban areas?
(a) Use of water
(b) Consumption of petrol and diesel
(c) Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
(d) Use of coal and petroleum for generating power
Option c – Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
Identify the option that is not environmentally friendly:
(a) Minimizing air pollution
(b) Reducing water usage
(c) Choosing stairs over elevators
(d) Avoiding the use of notebooks and registers
Option d – Avoiding the use of notebooks and registers
Which of the following is not an advantage of groundwater?
(a) No water stagnation that supports mosquito breeding
(b) Free from contamination by human and animal waste
(c) Does not flow to hilly regions
(d) Provides moisture through recharge wells benefiting vegetation
Option c – Does not flow to hilly regions
Which woman is remembered for her sacrifice to prevent tree cutting?
(a) Arundhati Roy
(b) Mother Teresa
(c) Medha Patkar
(d) Amrita Devi
Option d – Amrita Devi
Newspapers are:
(a) Not reused
(b) Expensive
(c) Recyclable
(d) Affordable and informative
Option c – Recyclable
Why is it important to manage natural resources?
(a) Rapid population growth
(b) Environmental degradation, such as due to mining
(c) Improper waste disposal
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
Forests provide all of the following except:
(a) Bamboo for furniture
(b) Food through hunting
(c) Plastic bags
(d) Medicinal plants
Option c – Plastic bags
Choose the activity that is not a reason for natural resource exploitation:
(a) Constructing tourist lodges in National Parks
(b) Afforestation
(c) Domestic animals grazing in protected areas
(d) Tourists littering with plastics
Option b – Afforestation
What is among the latest methods for water conservation in India?
(a) Constructing dams
(b) Launching initiatives
(c) Harvesting rainwater
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Option d – Both (b) and (c)
Identify the odd one out:
(a) Sand and limestone reservoirs
(b) Small earthen dams
(c) Small earthen pot
(d) Small pits and lakes
Option c – Small earthen pot
“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is a campaign by
(a) IPCC
(b) UNEP
(c) UNFCCC Secretariat
(d) World Meteorological Organization
Option c – UNFCCC Secretariat
Which national park is entirely within a temperate alpine region?
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Namdapha National Park
(c) Neora Valley National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park
Option d – Valley of Flowers National Park
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