Assignment 5

Program Code:Co/If Semester:5th

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1. What is biomedical waste?

a) Waste generated from chemical industries

b) Waste generated from biological and medical activities
c) Waste generated from construction sites
d) Waste generated from mining activities

2. Which color-coded bin is used for the disposal of sharps, such as needles and syringes,
in most biomedical waste management systems?

a) Red
b) Blue
c) Yellow
d) White (or translucent)

3. What type of biomedical waste can be disposed of in yellow bags?

a) Infectious waste and body parts

b) Paper and packaging material
c) Recyclable plastics
d) Electronic waste

4. Which of the following diseases can spread due to improper disposal of biomedical
waste?

a) Malaria
b) Typhoid
c) Hepatitis and HIV
d) Diabetes

5. What is the most recommended method for treating infectious biomedical waste?

a) Incineration
b) Composting
c) Landfilling without treatment
d) Recycling
6. What does Article 48-A of the Indian Constitution emphasize?

a) Protection of public health

b) Promotion of science and technology
c) Protection and improvement of the environment
d) Protection of minority rights

7. Under Article 51-A(g) of the Indian Constitution, what is considered a fundamental

duty of every citizen?

a) Protect the sovereignty of the nation

b) Protect and improve the environment
c) Promote industrial growth
d) Pay taxes on time

8. Which of the following is the principal objective of the Environment (Protection) Act,
1986?

a) Regulation of foreign investment in industries

b) Prevention and control of water pollution
c) Protection and improvement of the environment
d) Monitoring education standards in universities

9. Which agency is responsible for setting environmental standards and monitoring

pollution in India at the national level?

a) MPCB
b) CPCB
c) MoEFCC
d) NITI Aayog

10. What is the main function of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB)?

a) Manage urban waste management systems

b) Monitor and control pollution in Maharashtra
c) Oversee international environmental treaties
d) Develop power plants in Maharashtra

11. Which act is focused on the prevention and control of water pollution?

a) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

b) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
c) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
d) Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
12. What does the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 focus on?

a) Regulation of air transport systems

b) Control and prevention of air pollution
c) Promotion of forest conservation
d) Management of hazardous waste

13. Which ministry oversees the CPCB at the national level?

a) Ministry of Home Affairs

b) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
c) Ministry of Agriculture
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

14. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the CPCB?

a) Regulation of stock markets

b) Development of smart cities
c) Setting air and water quality standards
d) Monitoring public transport infrastructure

15. Which law deals with the management and handling of hazardous waste in India?

a) Forest Conservation Act, 1980

b) Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
c) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
d) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

16. What does the term "consent to operate" refer to in MPCB regulations?

a) Permission to sell industrial products

b) Approval to begin operations following environmental norms
c) License to hire employees
d) Clearance to set up manufacturing plants overseas

17. Which tribunal addresses environmental disputes in India?

a) Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)

b) National Green Tribunal (NGT)
c) Election Commission of India
d) Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

18. Under which act is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) mandated?

a) Forest Conservation Act, 1980

b) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
d) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

19. What does the MPCB require industries to submit periodically for compliance?

a) Profit and loss statements

b) Environmental audit reports
c) Employee satisfaction surveys
d) Marketing strategies

20. Which principle guides the Polluter Pays concept in environmental law?

a) Industries should be rewarded for pollution control

b) Those who cause pollution must bear the costs of managing it
c) The government must bear all environmental costs
d) Environmental taxes should be based on population

21. What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

a) Evaluate financial risks of a project

b) Assess the potential environmental impact of a proposed project
c) Approve government infrastructure projects
d) Monitor corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities

22. Which of the following is a key step in the EIA process?

a) Recruitment of environmental scientists

b) Issuing marketing licenses
c) Scoping and public consultation
d) Conducting political surveys

23. Which principle emphasizes the responsibility of current generations to ensure

environmental sustainability for future generations?

a) Polluter Pays Principle

b) Precautionary Principle
c) Intergenerational Equity
d) Carrying Capacity Principle

24. Which type of projects typically require a mandatory EIA before approval?

a) Roadside fruit shops

b) Large-scale infrastructure projects like dams and highways
c) Residential apartments with fewer than 10 units
d) Small artisanal workshops
25. What does environmental morality refer to?

a) Adhering to corporate laws

b) Ethical responsibility to protect the environment
c) Calculating profit margins from environmental services
d) Development of new industries

26. Which document is produced at the end of the EIA process to summarize the
findings?

a) Environmental Sustainability Report

b) Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
c) Financial Audit Report
d) Resource Allocation Plan

27. What is the purpose of public consultation in the EIA process?

a) Evaluate the financial impact on stakeholders

b) Inform and involve communities affected by the project
c) Promote the project’s marketing strategy
d) Finalize the project cost

28. Which ethical theory is most aligned with environmental morality?

a) Utilitarianism
b) Anthropocentrism
c) Ecocentrism
d) Hedonism

29. What is a precautionary principle in environmental decision-making?

a) Approval of projects without environmental clearance

b) Avoiding projects with uncertain environmental risks
c) Ignoring environmental risks for economic development
d) Shifting all environmental responsibility to third-party auditors

30. Which of the following best reflects environmental morality in practice?

a) Exploiting natural resources for maximum short-term profit

b) Restoring ecosystems after industrial activity
c) Prioritizing human needs over environmental health
d) Delaying environmental regulations for industrial growth
31. What is the primary purpose of rainwater harvesting?

a) Improve air quality

b) Prevent soil erosion
c) Collect and store rainwater for future use
d) Promote tourism

32. Which of the following is a major component of a rainwater harvesting system?

a) Desalination unit
b) Storage tank
c) Incinerator
d) Solar panel

33. What type of structure is commonly used to recharge groundwater in rainwater

harvesting systems?

a) Borewell
b) Recharge pit or trench
c) Concrete pavement
d) Landfill site

34. Which material is most effective for filtering water in a rainwater harvesting
system?

a) Sand, gravel, and charcoal

b) Plastic sheets
c) Metal pipes
d) Paper filters

35. Which of the following is a key benefit of rainwater harvesting?

a) Increases carbon emissions

b) Decreases dependence on groundwater
c) Reduces biodiversity
d) Promotes chemical runoff into rivers

36. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a) Coal
b) Solar energy
c) Natural gas
d) Nuclear energy
37. What is the primary component used to generate electricity from solar power?

a) Transformer
b) Photovoltaic (PV) cell
c) Turbine blade
d) Heat exchanger

38. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?

a) China
b) India
c) Germany
d) USA

39. Which renewable energy source uses the movement of water to generate electricity?

a) Biomass
b) Wind energy
c) Hydropower
d) Geothermal energy

40. What is a major advantage of using renewable energy?

a) High carbon emissions

b) Limited availability
c) Sustainable and environmentally friendly
d) Dependence on fossil fuels

41. Which of the following is a biomass energy source?

a) Crude oil
b) Wood and agricultural waste
c) Coal
d) Uranium

42. Geothermal energy is derived from which source?

a) Heat stored within the Earth's core

b) Solar radiation
c) Ocean currents
d) Wind movement
43. Which gas is primarily emitted by non-renewable energy sources, contributing to
climate change?

a) Nitrogen
b) Methane
c) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
d) Oxygen

44. What is a major limitation of wind energy?

a) It is highly polluting
b) It relies on sunlight
c) It requires consistent wind speeds
d) It generates nuclear waste

45. Which renewable energy technology directly converts sunlight into electricity?

a) Hydropower plant
b) Wind turbine
c) Solar photovoltaic (PV) system
d) Geothermal well

46. What is the primary objective of the interlinking of rivers project in India?

a) Generate nuclear energy

b) Connect cities by water transport
c) Transfer water from surplus rivers to water-scarce regions
d) Build hydroelectric dams across all rivers

47. Which national agency in India is responsible for planning the interlinking of
rivers?

a) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) National Water Development Agency (NWDA)
d) NITI Aayog

48. What is one major environmental concern related to river interlinking?

a) Loss of forest cover

b) Increased coal mining
c) Air pollution
d) Global warming
49. Which river basin is considered a water-surplus region in India?

a) Mahanadi
b) Ganga
c) Yamuna
d) Krishna

50. Which river basin is considered a water-scarce region in India?

a) Godavari
b) Brahmaputra
c) Kaveri
d) Brahmani

51. What is a social issue associated with the interlinking of rivers?

a) Higher cost of irrigation

b) Displacement of communities
c) Decline in industrial growth
d) Decrease in agricultural production

52. Which of the following is a potential benefit of the interlinking of rivers?

a) Reduces the need for renewable energy

b) Prevents deforestation
c) Mitigates floods and droughts
d) Increases dependence on imported water

53. Which of the following projects is part of the interlinking of rivers program?

a) Polavaram Project
b) Mumbai Coastal Road Project
c) Ganga Waterways Project
d) Ken-Betwa Link Project

54. Which Indian government ministry is responsible for overseeing the interlinking of
rivers?

a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
c) Ministry of Urban Development
d) Ministry of Finance