CIV Environmental Studies Exercise Questions
Module 2
Natural Resource
1. Percentage of worlds total water supply that is considered easily accessible fresh water for human
use
a. 1% b. 10% c. 20% d. 100%
2. United states public standards (USPH) and Indian standard institution are related to a. Water quality
characterization
b. Water availability measurement
c. Water supply units
d. None of the above
3. The permissible limit of the important constituent Lead in domestic potable water as per BIS is
a. 0.05 mg/L b. 0.005 mg/L c. 5mg/L d. 1mg/L
4. Cholera, Typhoid, meningitis, Hepatitis A & B are the diseases caused due to
a. Electromagnetic radiation b. radioactivity of nuclear reaction
5. Presence of high levels of nitrates in water causes
a. Dehydration b. Obesity C. Blood Disorders (Blue Baby Syndrome) D. Fluorosis
6. Presence of pesticides in water causes cancer and neurological disorders because of
a. CO2 b. DDT & Heptachlor c. Methane d. SO2
7. Fluoride through is an effective agent to preventing dental caries, has a permissible limit of
a. 0.5mg/L b. 1.5mg/L c. 5mg/L d. 15mg/L
8. Skeletal flurosis is characterized by
a. Severe and permanent bone joint deformation b. Disordered blackened
9. Fluorosis is caused due to
a. No fluoride intake b. Low fluoride intake c. Excessive fluoride intake d. None
10. Decrease of oxygen level in water mainly causes
a. Fluorosis b. Death of aquatic life c. water pollution d. all the above
11. Percentage of fresh water available on the earth is
a. 2.8%b. 2.2% c. 0.6% d. 2.15%
12. excessive concentration of nitrates in water causes
a. Dental flurosis b. Tooth decay c. Mathemoglobinemia d. None
13. Malaria is a
a. Water-borne disease b. water induced disease c. both a & b d. None
c. Dirty water d. Deforestation
c. Nervous breakdown d. Anemic
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14. Water borne diseases can spread rapidly due to
a. Proper sanitation b. Improper sanitation c. improves sanitation d. None
15. about ---------- % of the earth‟s surface is covered by water
a. 53% b. 19% c. 71% d. 90%
16. What is the maximum allowable concentration of fluorides in drinking water?
a. 6 to 9 b. 6.5 to 7.5 c. 6 to 8.5 d. 6.5 to 8.5
17. Major source of fluoride is
a. River water [Link] paste [Link] water d. Food products
18. In India ground water rich in
a. Plains of rivers Kaveri & Krishna b. The plains of Netravati & Kapila
19. Mineral resources are
a. Renewable b. Non-Renewable c. Equality distributed d. None
20. Deforestation can
a) Increase the rain fall b) Increase soil fertility c) Introduce silt in the rivers d) None of these
21. Plants use ............ gas for photosynthesis
a) Oxygen b) methane c) Nitrogen d) Carbon dioxide
22. Deforestation means
a) preservation of forests b) destruction of forests
c) monocrop cultivation d) agriculture or Deforestation means
23. What percentage of its geographical area of a country should be under forest cover?
a) 23% b) 43% c) 13% d) 33%
24. During photosynthesis, trees produce
25. Forests prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles in their
26. Major causes of deforestation are(I-2006)
a) Oxygen b) Carbon Dioxide c) Nitrogen d) Carbon Monoxide
a) Stems b) roots c) leaves d)buds
27. Which of the following statements about forest is not correct? (I-2006)(I-2008)
a) shifting cultivation b) Fuel requirement c) Raw materials for industries d) All of these
28. The depletion of trees is causing accumulation of
a) Forests reduces soil erosion b) Provides recreational opportunities
c) Provides a source of economic development d) None of the above
29. Forest rich area in Karnataka is found in
a) Western Ghats b) Bandipur c) Nagarhole d) Mangalore
30. are referred to as Earth‟s lungs. (I-2006)
a) Forests b) Carbon cycles ` c) Water sources d) Mines
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31. Forest are effective sink of
a) O2 b) CO2 c) NO d) All.
32. At present Karnataka is having forest cover of
a) 20.19% b) 18.10% c) 28.00% d) 16.4%.
33. Forest are extremely important because
a) Provides clear air b) Provides habitat for wild life c) Provides recreation d) All
34. Which of the fallowing is not an adverse effect of deforestation
a) Destruction of biodiversity b) Dry up of moist land
c) Causing air & water pollution through dams & mining industries
d) Deplication in mineral resource.
35. The earth‟s land surface covered by the forest is about(I-2008)
a) ¼ b) 2/3 c) 1/3 d) 1/5
36. Extensive plantings of trees to increase forest cover is called
37. The major renewable and important forest resources is a. Water b. Mineral c. Biodiversity d. Wood
a) A forestation b) Agro forestation c) Deforestation d) Social forestry.
38 ---------- are referred to as Earth’s lungs.
a. Forests b. Carbon cycles c. water sources d. Mines
39. A major storage reservoir in the carbon cycle is (II-2008)
a) NO3 b) SO2 , c) CO2 d) O2
40. The chief reservoir for CO2 is in (II-2007)
a) Rivers b) Atmosphere c) Oceans d) Trees.
41. Respiration & photosynthesis are the keywords related to.
a) Oceans & rock b) Plants c) Pesticides d) Precipitation
[Link] of the following does not add to release of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere in a carbon
cycle?
a) Nitrogen cycle b) Sulphur cycle c) Carbon cycle d) Hydrological cycle
a) Combustion of fossil fuel b) Respiration by animals
c) Volcanoes and in limestone d) Respiration by plants
43. Carbon content is higher in
a) Soil b) Atmosphere c) Water d) Living matter.
44. Plants uses ------ gas for photosynthesis
a) Oxygen b) Methane c) Nitrogen d) CO2
45. During Photosynthesis, trees produce
a) Oxygen b) CO2 c) CO d) N2
46. Plants use ............ gas for photosynthesis
a) Oxygen b) methane c) Nitrogen d) Carbon dioxide
47. The movement of carbon between is called carbon cycle.
a) Atmosphere & biosphere b) Atmosphere & hydrosphere
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48. Carbon cycle involves
a) Ammonia, nitrate, water & Proteins b) Carbon dioxide, water & Energy
c) Sulphur dioxide, Sulphur & Proteins d) None of the above.
49. Pick out which is not concerned to carbon cycle
a) Respiration b) Combustion of fossil fuels c) Photo synthesis d) Transpiration
50. The volume of nitrogen present in the troposphere is (II-2008)
a) 85% b) 78% c) 21% d) 5%
51. Earths atmosphere Contains ------ % nitrogen
a) 98% b) 12% c) 21% d) 78%
52. Fixing of nitrogen is done by (I-2008)
a) Lightning b) Fixing bacteria c) Fertilizers d) All the above.
53. Conversion of ammonium to NO3 by chemical oxidation is termed as (I-2008)
a) Mineralization b) Leaching c) Nitrification d) Denitrification
54. Conversion of nitrates into gases of nitrogen is called
a) Nitrification b) Nitrogen fixing c) Reduction d) Denitrification
55. Denitrification is a process where in
a) Soil microorganisms break down soil nitrate into N 2
b) Plants & animals release N2 to atmosphere.
c) Decay of dead organic residue releases N2 to atmosphere.
d) Release of N2 through Volcanoes
56. Nitrogen fixation from the atmosphere is high in the type of plants. (I-2008)
a) Manocoteliden b) liguminus c) Both a & b d) None of these.
57. Plants can take up nitrogen in two forms
a) NH4 - & NO3 b) NH3 & N2 c) NO3 d) NO2
58. Conversion of ammonium to NO3 - by chemical oxidation is termed as. (I-2008)
a) Mineralization b) Leaching c) Nitrification d) Denitrification.
59. Nitrogen fixing bacteria exists in ---- of plants
a) Leaf b) Roots c) Steam d) Flower
60. Conversion of nitrates into gases of nitrogen is called (I-2008)
a) Nitrification b) Nitrogen fixing c) Reduction d) Denitrification
61. Which of the following is not a source of organic residue in a nitrogen cycle.
a) Decay of plants & animals b) Excreta of animals c) Water d) Micro organisms
62. Live stock wastes releases large amount of -------into environment.
a) NH4 b)NH3 c)NO3 d)NO4
63. Good example for Sedimentary cycle is (II-2008)
a) Carbon cycle b) Oxygen Cycle c) Nitrogen cycle d) Sulphur cycle.
64. Which of the fallowing falls under sedimentary cycle;
a) Sulphur b) Carbon c) nitrogen d) All
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65. Eutrophication is (I-2008) (I-2006)
a) An improved quality of water in lakes
b) A process in carbon cycle
c) The result of accumulation of plant nutrients in water bodies.
d) A water purification technique.
66. Identify the role of sulphur bacteria in a sulphur cycle (II-2007)
a) Acts as a media for exchange of sulphur within ecosystem
b) Converts the dead plants & animals into organic residue
c) Both a & b. d) None of the above.
a) Oxides of Zn & Fe b) Sulphates of Zn & Fe
67. Sulphur occurs in soil and rocks in the form of
c) Nitrates of Zn & Fe d) Sulphides of Zn & Fe
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Module-3
Environmental Pollution
1. Which of the following is the source of ground water?
a. Oceans b. Springs c. Rivers d. All
2. Which of the following is the source of surface water?
a. Streams b. springs c. Deep wells d. All
3. Which of the following compounds may be toxic to human beings?
a. Amino acids b. Polychlorinated biphenyls c. Vitamins d. Proteins
4. Water is an excellent solvent because
a. It has high dielectric constant b. it is volatile c. Both a & b d. None
5. Many rivers of the world are polluted due to
a. Heavy flux of sewage b. Industrial effluents c. Agricultural wastes d. All
6. Water bodies may deteriorated by
a. Aquatic animals b. Phytoplankton c. Decomposed vegetables d. None
7. Which of the following property is inductive of water pollution?
a. Colorless b. Odorless c. Oily & greasy d. None of these
8. Physical pollution of water is due to
a. Dissolved oxygen b. Turbidity c. PH d. None of the above
9. Chemical pollution of water is due to
a. PH b. Turbidity c. Color d. None
10. Bacteriological pollution of water is due to the presence of
a. Silt & grit b. Parasitic worms c. Suspended particles d. Floating materials
11. The effluents from urban areas contain
a. Oils & greases b. Detergents c. Nutrients d. All
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12. Which of the following statement is not true? a. Sewage contains nitrogen and phosphorous
b. The main source of nitrogen in water is the agricultural run off
c. Sewage contains large amount of phosphate based detergents
d. None of these
13. Thermal power plants pollute the water by adding
a. Heavy metals b. Heat c. Dissolved solids d. All the above
14. Which of the following is oxygen demanding waste?
a. Human waste b. Heavy metals c. Detergents d. All the above
15. Lead poisoning may cause
a. Reduction in hemoglobin b. Kidney damage c. Mental retardation d. All
16. Maximum dissolved oxygen is required by
a. Fish b. Bacteria c. Vegetables d. All the above
17. The process of rainwater harvesting
a. Is detrimental to environment b. Helps to improve ground water quality
c. Decreases the collection of water in dams d. All of these
18. Which of the following industry produces inorganic process wastes?
a. Hotel industry b. Cola manufacturing industry c. Metallurgical plant d. None of these
19. Chlorine can be used
a. To kill pathogenic microorganisms b. To increase the PH
c. To clear the turbidity d. All of these
20. Water pollution can be minimized by
a. Releasing sewage to ocean b. Releasing effluent to waste land
c. Treating waste water d. None of these
21. Which of the following is a nonpoint source of water pollution?
a. Factories b. Sewage treatment plants c. Urban & suburban lands d. All of these
22. BOD is
a. Biochemical oxygen demand b. A measure of dissolved solids
c. Usually greater than COD d. All of the above
23. Which of the following is not a method for water conservation?
a. Rainwater Harvesting b. Ground water extraction
c. Improving irrigation efficiency d. Avoiding water wastage
24. The liquid waste from baths and kitchens is called
a. Sullage b. Domestic sewage c. Storm waste d. Run off
25. Which of the following is a point source of water pollution?
a. Factories b. Sewage treatment plants c. Urban & sub-urban Lands d. a & b
26. The most abundant element in the earth‟s crust is
a. Oxygen b. Silicon c. Sodium d. Iron
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27. Which of the following is not a component of soil?
a. Mineral matter b. Organic matter c. Ozone d. Soil air
28. which of the following is a major cause of soil pollution?
a. Accidents involving the vehicles that are transporting waste material
b. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers from agricultural lands
c. Improper solid waste disposal
d. All of the above
29. Definition of Noise is
a. Loud sound b. Unwanted sound c. Constant sound d. Sound of high Frequency
30. Which of the following is one of the classifications of noise?
a. Noise from the animals b. Occupational Noise (Industrial Noise)
c. Noise at public place d. None of these
31. The Noise is measured in
a. Decibels b. joules c. PPM d. ms or NTU
32. Natural source of noise is
a. Car b. Railway c. Thunder d. Speaking
33. Road traffic noise varies depending on
a. Number & type of operating vehicles b. Traffic density c. The hour of the day d. All of these
34. Which of the following type of noise is least serious?
a. Rail traffic noise b. Aircraft noise c. Road traffic noise d. Industrial noise
35. Which of the following vehicles emits noise at the maximum ear level of the driver?
a. Scooter b. Bus c. Car d. Auto
36. Bursting of crackers on Diwali mainly causes
a. Noise pollution b. Plastic pollution c. Marine pollution d. None
37. Noise pollution controlled by
a. Reducing the noise at the source b. Preventing its transmission c. Protecting the receiver d. All
38. Noise pollution limits at residential area
a. 45dB b. 80dB c. 55dB d. 90dB
39. Noise pollution limits in industrial area
a. 45dB b.80dB c. 65dB d. 90dB
40. Sound beyond which of the following level can be regarded as a pollutant
a. 40dB b. 80dB c. 120dB d. 150dB
41. Noise pollution can be minimized by
a. Urbanization b. Maintaining silence c. Reducing noise at source d. None
42. Normal sound level of quiet speech is
a. 120dB b. 90dB c. 140dB d. 50dB
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43. The noise level human can hear without discomfort is
a. 140dB b. 110dB c. 80dB d. 190dB
44. Population explosion will cause
a. Biodiversity b. Stress on ecosystem c. More employment d. None
45. Population explosion will cause
a. Socio economic problems b. Food scarcity c. Energy crisis d. All
45. Which of the following is having high population density
a. India b. China c. USA d. Western Europe
46. The world population in 2000 was around
a. 8 billion b. 6.1 billion c. 4 billion d. 4.5 billion
5. Population of India according to census 2001
a. 1103 million b. 1000 million c. 950 million d. 1027 million
6. India‟s density of population according to cencus 2001 a. 350 [Link] b. 375 per [Link] c. 324 per
[Link] d. 425 per [Link]
7. India‟s projected population for the year 2050 is
a. 1628 million b. 1525 million c. 1650 million d. 1375 million
8. Demography is the study of
a. Animal‟s behavior b. Population growth c. Rivers d. None
9. Which of the following is the problem not associated with population growth
a. Increase resource consumption b. Environmental pollution
c. Food & energy shortages d. None of these
10. Major objectives of family welfare programs in India is
a. Diseases control b. Population growth rate control
c. Employment generation d. None of these
11. The major cause of global population growth in 18 and 19 centuries was
a. Decreases in death rates b. Decrease in birth rates c. Industrial revolution d. None
12. The average life expectancy around the world is currently
a. Increasing b. Decreasing c. Not changing d. Stabilizing
13. The major factors contributing for the decrease in death rate in 20 th century were
a. Endemic poverty, low levels of education
b. Better agricultural practices and industrialization
c. Increased birth rate and availability of food
d. Improved medicine , sanitation and nutrition
14. The main cause for the decline of the population of Europe in the 12 th & 13 th centuries was
a. Diphtheria b. Cholera c. Plague d. Meningitis
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15. Urbanization is
a. Local environmental issue b. National environmental issue c. Both a & b d. Not at all an issue
16. Which of the following is the facility that the urban people enjoy?
a. Better communication access b. Better quality of air c. Large land at cheap rates d. None of these
17. Which of the following is not the effect of urbanization?
a. Air pollution b. Thermal pollution c. Solid waste production d. Noise pollution
18. Which of the following is the ill effect of urbanization?
a. Decrease in agricultural land b. Loss of greenery c. Loss of water bodies d. All
19. Migration of people from rural areas to urban towns is due to
a. Employment opportunities b. Education facilities c. Better infrastructure d. All
20. During the last 30 years the percentage decrease in agriculture land due to urbanization is about
a. 40% b. 60% c. 30% d. 0%
21. The main impact of urbanization on plant and animals
a. Increase in species b. Mutation in species c. Both a & b d. Loss of species
22. Major problems due to industrialization
a. Urbanization b. Migration of people c. Development of slums d. All the above
23. Urbanization can alter the nature of
a. Temperature b. Precipitation c. Both a & b d. None
24. The temperature difference with the size of the city is called
a. Heat effect b. Urban heat island c. Heat wave effect d. Both a & b
25. How much of total earth surface is urbanization now
a. 10% b. 5% c. 1% d. 15%
26. Urban population of the India as per the census 2001 was
a. 300 million b. 533 million c. 285.3 million d. 415 million
27. The annual rate of the change of urban population for the year 2005-2010 is
a. 2.25% b. 2.52% c. 2.73% d. 0.82%
28. How much percentage of population is living in urban is
a. 21.7% b. 30% c. 45% d. 10%
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