Pollution, Natural Disasters and Management ,MPPSC MCQ

 

 

1. What is the primary impact of air pollution on human health?

  • A) Contaminated water supplies

  • B) Degradation of soil quality

  • C) Respiratory diseases

  • D) Hearing loss

Answer: C) Respiratory diseases

2. Source of water pollution, Choose correct one?

  • A) Noise from industrial machinery

  • B) Burning of fossil fuels

  • C) Industrial discharges

  • D) Misdirected artificial light

Answer: C) Industrial discharges

3. What is a key impact of soil pollution on agriculture?

  • A) Adverse effects on wildlife

  • B) Damage to crops

  • C) Reduction in agricultural productivity

  • D) Disruption of ecosystems

Answer: C) Reduction in agricultural productivity

4. Noise pollution primarily originates from:

  • A) Agricultural activities

  • B) Excessive artificial lighting

  • C) Traffic and industrial machinery

  • D) Oil spills

Answer: C) Traffic and industrial machinery

5. How does light pollution affect human circadian rhythms?

  • A) Enhances sleep quality

  • B) Causes hearing loss

  • C) Disrupts natural ecosystems

  • D) Improves stress management

Answer: C) Disrupts natural ecosystems

6. What regulatory measures can help control air pollution?

  • A) Water quality standards

  • B) Zoning regulations

  • C) Controlled emission standards

  • D) Soil conservation practices

Answer: C) Controlled emission standards

7. Which pollution type is regulated through waste disposal regulations?

  • A) Air pollution

  • B) Water pollution

  • C) Soil pollution

  • D) Light pollution

Answer: B) Water pollution

8. What is a common impact of noise pollution on wildlife?

  • A) Increased biodiversity

  • B) Adverse effects on circadian rhythms

  • C) Improvement in hunting behavior

  • D) Disruption of natural habitats

Answer: D) Disruption of natural habitats

9. What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

  • A) Combat waterborne diseases

  • B) Limit global temperature rise by reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  • C) Promote afforestation and green spaces

  • D) Ensure clean water and sanitation for all

Answer: B) Limit global temperature rise by reducing greenhouse gas emissions

10. Which United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) addresses climate action?

  • A) Goal 6

  • B) Goal 13

  • C) Goal 3

  • D) Goal 2

Answer: B) Goal 13

11. What health issue is associated with exposure to fine particulate matter in the air?

  • A) Cancer risk

  • B) Neurological effects

  • C) Respiratory diseases

  • D) Waterborne diseases

Answer: C) Respiratory diseases

12. Which mitigation strategy aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels?

  • A) Efficient waste management

  • B) Afforestation and green spaces

  • C) Renewable energy adoption

  • D) Public awareness and education

Answer: C) Renewable energy adoption

13. What is a potential impact of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals?

  • A) Neurological disorders

  • B) Cancer risk

  • C) Waterborne diseases

  • D) Respiratory diseases

Answer: B) Cancer risk

14. How can afforestation contribute to pollution mitigation?

  • A) Enhancing air quality

  • B) Combating waterborne diseases

  • C) Reducing single-use plastics

  • D) Ensuring compliance with environmental standards

Answer: A) Enhancing air quality

15. What does waste management primarily aim to achieve in pollution prevention?

  • A) Enhance biodiversity

  • B) Combat climate change

  • C) Reduce and then zero dependence on fossil fuels

  • D) Efficiently manage and reduce waste

Answer: D) Efficiently manage and reduce waste

16. How can public awareness and education contribute to pollution prevention?

  • A) Ensure compliance with environmental standards

  • B) Combat climate change

  • C) Raise awareness about pollution and sustainable practices

  • D) Enhance air quality

Answer: C) Raise awareness about pollution and sustainable practices

17. What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

  • A) Storm surges

  • B) Dam failure

  • C) Movement of tectonic plates

  • D) Overflow of water

Answer: C) Movement of tectonic plates

18. How can floods be managed to reduce their impact?

  • A) Early warning systems

  • B) Tornado shelters

  • C) Volcanic activity monitoring

  • D) Controlled burns

Answer: A) Early warning systems

19. What is a common feature of hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons?

  • A) Calm then furious rotating columns of air

  • B) Overflow of water onto dry land

  • C) Rapid spread of uncontrolled fires

  • D) Formation over warm ocean waters

Answer: D) Formation over warm ocean waters

20. What is a key mitigation strategy for tornadoes?

  • A) Evacuation plans

  • B) Early warning systems

  • C) Tornado shelters

  • D) Controlled burns

Answer: C) Tornado shelters

21. What exacerbates the spread of wildfires?

  • A) Storm surges

  • B) Dry conditions and strong winds

  • C) Movement of tectonic plates

  • D) Overflow of water

Answer: B) Dry conditions and strong winds

22. What is a characteristic of volcanic eruptions?

  • A) Overflow of water onto dry land

  • B) Violently rotating columns of air

  • C) Release of magma, ash, and gases

  • D) Uncontrolled fires

Answer: C) Release of magma, ash, and gases

23. What is a component of natural disaster preparedness?

  • A) Rapid use of emergency services

  • B) Implementation of land-use planning

  • C) Conducting regular drills ,simulations and always prepared

  • D) Rehabilitation of affected areas

Answer: C) Conducting regular drills ,simulations and always prepared

24. What does the recovery phase of natural disaster management involve?

  • A) Rehabilitation of affected areas

  • B) Establishing early warning systems

  • C) Coordination of emergency services

  • D) Investing in infrastructure resilience

Answer: A) Rehabilitation of affected areas

25. What is a challenge often faced by developing countries in natural disaster management?

  • A) Population density

  • B) Climate change impact

  • C) Limited resources

  • D) Urbanization

Answer: C) Limited resources

26. How does climate change contribute to natural disasters?

  • A) Creates early warning systems

  • B) Reduces population density

  • C) Increases the frequency and intensity of some disasters

  • D) Forms tornado shelters

Answer: C) Increases the frequency and intensity of some disasters

27. What is the objective of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in India?

  • A) Conservation of forests

  • B) Prevention and control of water pollution to survive

  • C) Disaster response and recovery

  • D) Protection of wildlife and habitats

Answer: B) Prevention and control of water pollution to survive

28. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010 is primarily concerned with:

  • A) Disaster management

  • B) Wildlife protection

  • C) Environmental protection and conservation

  • D) Forest and wildlife laws

Answer: C) Environmental protection and conservation

29. Which legislation grants the central government powers to take measures to protect and improve the environment in India?

  • A) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 by Parliament

  • B) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010 by Parliament

  • C) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by Parliament

  • D) Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2006 by Parliament

Answer: C) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

30. The Disaster Management Act, 2005 establishes which entities to coordinate disaster management efforts in India?

  • A) National Disaster Response Force -(NDRF)

  • B) National Disaster Management Authority -(NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and District Disaster Management Authorities -(DDMAs)

  • C) State Disaster Response Forces -(SDRFs)

  • D) Very Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) -Rules, 2016

Answer: B) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs)

31. What does the National Disaster Management Policy, 2009 emphasize?

  • A) Conservation of forests

  • B) Multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approach to disaster management

  • C) Protection of wildlife and their environment

  • D) Regulation of activities in coastal areas

Answer: B) Multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approach to disaster management

32. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 in India primarily aims to:

  • A) Prevent and control air pollution

  • B) Regulate hunting, poaching, and trade in wildlife

  • C) Manage hazardous and other wastes

  • D) Coordinate disaster management efforts

Answer: B) Regulate hunting, poaching, and trade in wildlife

33. Which Act requires the central government's approval for diverting forest land for non-forest purposes?

  • A) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  • B) The Indian Water and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  • C) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

  • D) Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Guidelines

Answer: C) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

34. What is the objective of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Guidelines in India?

  • A) Disaster response and recovery

  • B) Conservation of forests

  • C) Regulation of activities in coastal areas

  • D) Regulation of activities in Riverbed areas

Answer: C) Regulation of activities in coastal areas

35. Which legislation primarily focuses on regulating construction activities, industrial projects, and tourism-related activities in the coastal zones?

  • A) Dangerous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

  • B) Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Guidelines

  • C) The Air and Soil (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  • D) Disaster Management Act, 2005

Answer: B) Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Guidelines