• 1. 
    The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance/commodity that is

  • present only on land
  • a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind
  • a man-made substance placed in nature
  • available only in the forest
  • 2. 
    The main cause for abundant coliform bacteria in the river Ganga is

  • disposal of unbumt corpses into water
  • discharge of effluents from electroplating industries
  • washing of clothes
  • immersion of ashes
  • 3. 
    Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development

  • (i) and (iv)
  • (ii) and (iii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • (iii) only
  • 4. 
    In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams

  • (i) and (ii)
  • (i), (ii) and (iii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • (i), (iii) and (iv)
  • 5. 
    Select the incorrect statement.

  • Economic development is linked to environmental conservation
  • Sustainable development encourages development for current generation and conservation of resources for future generations
  • Sustainable development does not consider the view points of stakeholders
  • Sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development
  • 6. 
    Pick the right combination of terms which has no fossil fuel.

  • Wind, ocean and coal
  • Kerosene, wind and tide
  • Wind, wood, sun
  • Petroleum, wood, sun
  • 7. 
    Select the eco-friendly activity among the following:

  • Using car for transportation
  • Using polybags for shopping
  • Using dyes for colouring clothes
  • Using windmills to generate power for irrigation
  • 8. 
    A successful forest conservation strategy should involve

  • protection of animals at the highest trophic level
  • protection of only consumers
  • protection of only herbivores
  • comprehensive programme to protect all the physical and biological components
  • 9. 
    Arabari forests of Bengal is dominated by

  • Teak
  • Sal
  • Bamboo
  • Mangrove
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