Environment Protection Acts

Q. The process of changing of water from the liquid state to the gaseous state is called _____.

1. sublimation
2. none of the above
3. condensation
4. evaporation

Q. Which of the following act deals with conservation of forests and matters connected with the same?

1. The Forest (conservation) Act 1980
2. Article 48(A) Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife - 1976
3. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
4. People’s movement for the conservation of the Periyar river.

Q. Article 48 (A) of 1976 talks about protection and improvement of the and safeguarding the of the country.

1. environment
2. forests and wildlife
3. plants
4. shrubs and herbs

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______________ is used to recover a solid substance from its solution.

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How do surface area and wind speed affect rate of evaporation ?

Q. _____ is made of particles of condensed moisture suspended close to the surface of the earth.

1. Mist
2. Frost
3. Coud
4. None of the above

Q. Which among the following do people build in western Himalayas for agriculture?

1. Kuls
2. Khadins
3. Johads
4. Tankas

Q. Which of the following acts listed below are related to conservation of Natural resources?

1. Nature Conservation Act
2. The Forest (conservation) Act
3. Solar energy Act
4. Act for Protection of Paddy Fields and Wetlands

Q. Gulmarg is a hill station in ______________.

1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Maharashtra
4. Tamil Nadu

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

1. Coal
2. Petroleum
3. Solar energy
4. Nuclear energy

Q. After arranging the following multi-purpose projects from North to South, which option seems to be correct?

1. Chambal Valley, Bhakhara—nangal, Narmada Valley, Nagarjunsagar
2. Bhakhra-nangal, Nagarj unsagar, Narmada Valley, Chambal Valley
3. Nagarjunsagar, Chambal Valley, Narmada Valley, Nagarjunsagar
4. Bhakhra—nangal, Chambal Valley, Narmada Valley, Nagarjunsagar