MOCK TEST – PEOPLE AND EVS

MARKS – 70                                    TIME - 1:30 h.

1. Montreal protocol aims at

(A) Reduction in emissions of green house gases

(B) Phasing out ozone depleting substances

(C) Prohibiting transboundary movement of hazardous waste

(D) Enhancing cooperation among UN member states for peaceful uses of nuclear energy

Answer: (B)

2. In large parts of Eastern India, the ground water is contaminated by

(A) Arsenic

(B) Lead

(C) Mercury

(D) Nickel

Answer: (A)

3. Taj Mahal is mainly threatened by the deleterious effects of

(A) Sulphur dioxide

(B) Chlorine

(C) Oxygen

(D) Hydrogen

Answer: (A)

4. Two statements are given

 Statement I: Earthquake ‘A’ is 5 on Richter scale and Earthquake ‘B’ is 8 on the same scale. Earthquake ‘B’ has 1000 times the wave amplitude compared to ‘A’.

 Statement II: The energy released in ‘B’ is three times that of ‘A’.

Choose the correct option:

(A) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect

(B) Statement I and II are correct

(C) Statement II is correct and I is incorrect

(D) Statement I and II are incorrect

Answer: (A)

5. Efficiency of electrical power generation is least amongst the following sources of energy in case of

(A) Solar

(B) Wind

(C) Geothermal

(D) Nuclear

Answer: (C)

6. Choose the word which is different from the rest:

A. Mount Kilimanjaro

B. Shivalik Hills

C. Aravali Hills

D. Nilgiri Hills

Answer: (A)

7. In which part of India, the tropical Western Ghats are situated?

A. Rajasthan

B. Gujarat

C. Punjab

D. Kerala

Answer: (C)

8. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason(s)?

i. Thermal difference between land and water.

ii. Variations in altitude between continents and oceans.

iii. Presence of strong winds in the interior.

iv. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coastal region.

A. (i) and (ii) only

B. (ii) and (iii) only

C. (i) only

D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: (C)

9. A source of renewable power which can be developed with minimum cost is:

A. Wind mills

B. Tidal power

C. Biomass power

D. Geothermal energy

Answer: (C)

10. Natural vegetation of an area needs to be preserved for the future, mainly for the purpose of:

A. Providing habitat for birds

B. Preventing soil erosion

C. Providing material for breeding new species

D. Study by scientists

Answer: (C)

11. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are formally known as

A. Transforming Our World: 2030 Agenda

B. Sustainable Living For All: 2022 Agenda

C. Life Of Dignity For All: 2022 Agenda

D. One Planet, One People: 2030 Agenda

Answer: (A)

12. An earthquake of a magnitude in the range of 6·0 – 6·9 on the Richter Scale is considered

A. Moderate

B. Strong

C. Major

D. Great

Answer: (B)

13. Frequent episodes of dense smog in winter season in the National Capital Region (NCR) can be attributed to

(i) Stubble burning

(ii) Biomass burning in rural households

(iii) Transport

(iv) Transboundary movement of pollutants

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

A. (i) and (iii)

B. (i), (ii) and (iii)

C. (i), (iii) and (iv)

D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: (D)

14. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) comprises of

(i) Household waste

(ii) Sanitation residue

(iii) Waste from streets

(iv) Construction and demolition debris

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)

B. (i) and (iii)

C. (i), (iii) and (iv)

D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: (D)

15. As per the Indian Government’s target for exploiting renewable energy sources, the percentage share of solar and wind energy in the total power generation from renewable energy sources by the year 2022 will be about

A. ~ 91·43%

B. ~ 57·14%

C. ~ 50%

D. ~ 60%

Answer: (A)

16. ‘Fly ash’ produced in thermal power plants is an ecofriendly resource for use in:

(a) Agriculture as micro-nutrient

(b) Wasteland development

(c) Dam and water holding structures

(d) Brick industry

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A. (a), (b) and (d) only

B. (b), (c) and (d) Only

C. (a), (c) and (d) Only

D. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

Answer: (D)

17. Which of the following types of natural disasters has no definite beginning and end?  *************

A. Earthquakes

B. Landsides

C. Hurricanes

D. Droughts

Answer: (D)

18. Assertion (A): Indoor air pollution is serious hazard.

Reason (R): The dispersal of air pollutants is rather limited in indoor environment. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C. (A) is true and (R) is false.

D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Answer: (A)

19. In terms of their contribution to the total power generation in India, Identify the correct sequence of energy sources – Thermal Power Plants (TPP), Large Hydropower Projects (LHP), Nuclear Energy (NE) and Renewable Energy (RE) which includes solar energy, wind energy, biomass and small hydropower projects.

A. TPP > RE > LHP > NE

B. TPP > LHP > RE > NE

C. LHP > TPP > RE > NE

D. LHP > TPP > NE > RE

Answer: (A)

20. Which of the following is considered as major source of pollution in rivers of India?

A. Unregulated small scale industry

B. Untreated sewage

C. Agricultural run-off

D. Thermal power plants

Answer: (B)

21. Which of the following pollutant gases is not produced both naturally and as a result of industrial activity?

(A) Nitrous oxide

(B) Methane

(C) Carbon dioxide

(D) Chlorofluoro carbons

Answer: (D)

22. Which of the following come(s) within the ambit of the term ‘corruption’?

(a) Misuse of official position

(b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms

(c) Non-action when action is required

(d) Harm to public good

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A. (a) and (b) only

B. (a), (b) and (d)

C. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

D. (a) only

Answer: (C)

23. Among the following fuels of energy, which is the most environments friendly?

A. Biogas

B. CNG

C. Hydrogen

D. Ethanol

Answer: (C)

24. Which of the following natural hazards is not hydro-meteorological?  **************

A. Snow avalanche

B. Sea erosion

C. Tropical cyclone

D. Tsunami

Answer: (D)

25. In which country, the recent international agreement on phasing out Hydro Fluoro Carbons (HFCs) was signed?

A. Rwanda

B. Morocco

C. South Africa

D. Algeria

Answer: (A)

26. Which of the following is not a water-brone disease?

A. Typhoid

B. Hepatitis

C. Cholera

D. Dengue

Answer: (D)

27. The dominant source of pollution due to oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in urban areas is

A. Road transport

B. Commercial sector

C. Energy use in industry

D. Power plants

Answer: (A) 

28. Assertion (A): Sustainable development is critical to well being of human society.

Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources.

Choose the correct code:

A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C. (A) is true and (R) is false.

D. (A) is false and (R) is true.

Answer: (B)

29. The arsenic pollution in ground water in Bangladesh and parts of India is due to

(A) Industrial waste

(B) Thermal power plants

(C) Natural sources

(D) Agricultural practices

Answer: (C)

30. Among the following air pollutants which directly impacts human health as well as climate?

(A) Soot

(B) Sulphur dioxide

(C) Oxides of nitrogen

(D) Chlorofluoro carbons

Answer: (A)

31. Assertion (A): The problems of environmental sustainability are difficult to resolve.

Reason (R): Our understanding how environment works and how different human choices affect environment is inadequate.

Choose the correct code:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.

Answer: (A)

32. The percentage share of electrical power from solar energy in the total electric power generation from all renewable energy sources sought to be achieved by Indian government by the year 2022, is

(A) ~ 57.1%

(B) ~ 65.5%

(C) ~ 47.5%

(D) ~ 75%

Answer: (A)

33. As part of Intended Nationally Determined contributions, Indian government through additional forest and tree cover has resolved to create an additional carbon sink (in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent) by year 2030 to the extent of

(A) 3.5 to 4 billion tons

(B) 2.5 to 3 billion tons

(C) 1.5 to 2 billion tons

(D) 1 to 1.5 billion tons

Answer: (B)

34. Which of the following is a meteorological hazard?

(A) Avalanche

(B) Coastal erosion

(C) Landslide

(D) Blizzard

Answer: (D)

35. Which of the following is the largest source of water pollution in major rivers of India?

(A) Untreated sewage

(B) Agriculture run-off

(C) Unregulated small scale industries

(D) Religious practices

Answer: (A)

36. Sustainable development goals have specific targets to be achieved by

(A) 2022

(B) 2030

(C) 2040

(D) 2050

Answer: (B)

37. Assertion (A): Conserving our soil resources is critical to human survival.

Reason (R): Soil is home to many micro-organisms and contains minerals.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.

Answer: (B)

38. Inside rural homes, the source/sources of Nitrogen Oxide Pollution may be:

(a) Unvented gas stoves

(b) Wood stoves

(c) Kerosene heaters

Choose the correct code:

(A) (a) and (b) only

(B) (b) and (c) only

(C) (b) only

(D) (a), (b) and (c)

Answer: (D)

39. Which of the following pollutants can cause cancer in humans?

(A) Pesticides

(B) Mercury

(C) Lead

(D) Ozone

Answer: (A)

40. Which of the following phenomena is not a natural hazard?

(A) Wildfire

(B) Lightning

(C) Landslide

(D) Chemical contamination

Answer: (D)

41. As part of National Climate Change Policy, Indian government is planning to raise the installed capacity of renewable energy by the year 2030 to

(A) 175 GW

(B) 200 GW

(C) 250 G

(D) 350 GW

Answer: (D)

42. At present, in terms of per capita energy consumption (kWh/year), identify the correct sequence.

(A) Brazil > Russia > China > India

(B) Russia > China > India > Brazil

(C) Russia > China > Brazil > India

(D) China > Russia > Brazil > India

Answer: (C)

43. The grounds on which discrimination in admission to educational institutions is constitutionally prohibited are

(a) Religion

(b) Sex

(c) Place of birth

(d) Nationality

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) (b), (c) and (d)

(B) (a), (b) and (c)

(C) (a), (b) and (d)

(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)

Answer: (B)

44. India's contribution to total global carbon dioxide emissions is about:

(A) ~15

(B) ~3%

(C) ~6%

(D) ~10%

Answer: (C)

45. In which of the countries per capita use of water is maximum?

(A) India

(B) USA

(C) European Union

(D) China

Answer: (C)

46. In the recently launched Air Quality Index in India, which of the following pollutants is not included?

(A) Chlorofluorocarbons

(B) Carbon monoxide

(C) Fine particulate matter

(D) Ozone

Answer: (A)

47. Which of the following combinations represent renewable natural resources?

(A) Oil, forests and tides

(B) Fertile soil, fresh water and natural gas

(C) Clean air, phosphates and biological diversity

(D) Fishes, fertile soil and fresh water

Answer: (D)

48. In terms of total CO2 emissions from a country, identity the correct sequence:

(A) U.S.A. > China > India > Russia

(B) China > U.S.A. > India > Russia

(C) China > U.S.A. > Russia > India

(D) U.S.A. > China > Russia > India

Answer: (B)

49. Match List – I and List – II and identify the correct code:

a. World Health Day                           i.16th September

b. World Population Day                    ii. 1st December

c. World Ozone Day                           iii. 11th July

d. World AIDS Day                           iv. 7th April

Codes:

            a          b          c          d

(A)       i           ii          iii         iv

(B)       iv         iii         i           ii

(C)       ii          iii         iv         i

(D)       iii         iv         ii          i

Answer: (B)

50. Which of the anthropogenic activity accounts for more than 2/3rd of global water consumption?

(A) Agriculture

(B) Hydropower generation

(C) Industry

(D) Domestic and Municipal usage

Answer: (A)

51. One of the anthropogenic sources of gaseous pollutants chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in air is

(A) Cement Industry

(B) Fertiliser industry

(C) Foam industry

(D) Pesticide industry

Answer: (C)

52. Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource?

(A) Clean air

(B) Fresh water

(C) Fertile soil

(D) Salt

Answer: (D)

53. The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is

(A) run-off urban areas

(B) run-off from agricultural forms

(C) sewage effluents

(D) industrial effluents

Answer: (C)

54. 'Lahar' is a natural disaster involving

(A) eruption of large amount of material

(B) strong winds

(C) strong water waves

(D) strong wind and water waves

Answer: (A)

55. The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Union Ministry of

(A) Environment

(B) Water Resources

(C) Home Affairs

(D) Defence

Answer: (C)

56. Match List - I and List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List – I                                    List - II

(a) Flood                     (1) Lack of rainfall of sufficient duration

(b) Drought                 (2) Tremors produced by the passage of vibratory waves through the rocks of the earth

(c) Earthquake             (3) A vent through which molted substances come out

(d) Valcano                 (4) Excess rain and uneven distribution of water

Codes:

            (a)        (b)        (c)        (d)

(A)       4          1          2          3

(B)       2          3          4          1

(C)       3          4          2          1

(D)       4          3          1          2

Answer: (A)

57. Which one of the following green house gases has the shortest residence time in the atmosphere?

(A) Chlorofluorocarbon

(B) Carbon dioxide

(C) Methane

(D) Nitrous oxide

Answer: (C)

58. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

(i) Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country.

(ii) India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world.

(iii) The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu.

(v) The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda.

(A) (i) and (ii)

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(C) (ii) and (iii)

(D) (i) and (iv)

Answer: (D)

59. The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon mono-oxide (CO), in urban areas is

(A) Thermal power sector

(B) Transport sector

(C) Industrial sector

(D) Domestic sector

Answer: (B)

60. ln a fuel cell driven vehicle, the energy is obtained from the combustion of

(A) Methane

(B) Hydrogen

(C) LPG

(D) CNG

Answer: (B)

61. Which activity contributes to water pollution more than any other throughout world ?

(A) Agriculture

(B) Hydroelectric power generation

(C) Industry

(D) Urbanisation

Answer: (A)

62. Match List – I with List – II and find the correct answer from the codes given below :

List – I                                                    List – II

(Biosphere Reserve)                     (Area of Location)

a. Nilgiri                                          i. Deccan Peninsula

b. Manas                                        ii. Chhattisgarh

c. Similipal                                    iii. Eastern Himalaya

d. Achankmar- Amarkantak        iv. Western Ghat

Codes :

      a b c d

(A) i ii iii iv

(B) ii iii iv i

(C) iii iv ii i

(D) iv iii i ii

Answer: (D)

63. Kyoto Protocol is related to

(A) Ozone depletion

(B) Hazardous waste

(C) Climate change

(D) Nuclear energy

Answer: (C)

64. Which of the following is a source of emissions leading to the eventual formation of surface ozone as a pollutant?

(A) Transport sector

(B) Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

(C) Wetlands

(D) Fertilizers

Answer: (A)

65. The smog in cities in Indian mainly consists of

(A) Oxides of sulphur

(B) Oxides of nitrogen and unburnt hydrocarbons

(C) Carbon monoxide and SPM

(D) Oxides of sulphur and ozone

Answer: (B)