MCQs on EVM(Environment Management) Page 7

1.	Which of the following salts is the main cause of permanent hardness of water?
A:	Magnesium sulphate
B:	Magnesium bicarbonate
C:	Magnesium carbonate
D:	Potassium sulphate

2.	Which of the following is incorrect, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable Development?
A:	Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable
B:	Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable
C:	Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable
D:	Political + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable

3.	In a food chain animals constitute the:
A:	First trophic level
B:	Second trophic level
C:	Intermediate trophic level
D:	Ultimate trophic level

4.	What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability? i.  The end of poverty and hunger ii. Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water quality and better sanitation iii.  To bring about a gradual and sometimes catastrophic transformation of the environment iv.  Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies
A:	i,ii,iv
B:	i,ii,iii
C:	i,iii,iv
D:	ii,iii,iv

5.	How many percentage of fissionable U-235 occurring in uranium?
A:	0.20%
B:	0.70%
C:	1.00%

D:

1.50%

6.	Which of the following is NOT a problem caused by deforestation?
A:	Loss of biodiversity
B:	Hurting the economy
C:	The harming of many indigenous peoples
D:	Creating political and social issues

7.	Biodiversity is important for a variety of reasons i.  promotes healthier, maintained ecosystems that provide services to us     ii.  genetic variety of crops, livestock, and marine organisms      iii.  There are too many animal species on the world iv.  ensures that humans are provided with a healthy, nutrient rich diet
A:	i,ii,iv
B:	i,ii,iii
C:	i,iii,iv
D:	ii,iii,iv

8.	The reason of Arc blast is
A:	Poor contact within electrical wire splices
B:	Radio frequency emissions from high-power transmitters
C:	Discharge of high electrical current through open air
D:	Failure to lock-out and tag-out electrical breakers

9.	Match the following: Earth Spheres        Characteristics a.    Hydrosphere 1. It lies above 50 km which coincides with the thermosphere b.    Lithosphere     2. Earth’s crust and a lower portion of the mantle c.    Biosphere       3. Earth’s water which exists in both fresh and saline form d.    Ionosphere     4. Zone incorporating elements of the hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere
A:	a= 1 b=2    c=3    d=4
B:	a= 4 b=3  c=2    d=1
C:	a= 3 b=2    c=4    d=1
D:	a= 1 b=4    c=2    d=3

10.	Plant species with a wide range of genetic distribution evolve into a local population known as
A:	Ecotype
B:	population
C:	Ecosystem
D:	Biome

11.	Name the group of species which exploit the abiotic and biotic resources in a similar way?

A:	Guild
B:	Ecads
C:	Biomes
D:	Community

12.	The Montreal Protocol, finalized in 1987, is a global agreement to protect
A:	Hydrosphere
B:	Ionosphere
C:	Biosphere
D:	Stratospheric ozone layer

13.	Lichens are good bioindicators for
A:	Environmental radiation
B:	Soil pollution
C:	Water and air pollution
D:	Evolution

14.	Opportunities for social innovation are greatest when
A:	CSR is aligned with a firm's core skills and capabilities.
B:	CSR spending of a firm is larger than that of its competitors.
C:	CSR is pursued by a firm to improve its reputation.
D:	CSR is pursued by a firm to enhance human capital.

15.	Environment Impact assessment(EIA) is done
A:	Before the project
B:	After the project
C:	During the project
D:	Any time in life cycle of project

16.	Match the following: Column “A”                                                                                  Column “B” (i)    Montreal Protocol                                                                     (a) 1974 (ii)     Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act                       (b) 1986 (iii)      The Environment Protection Act                                       (c)1987   (iv)The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act           (d) 1981
A:	i-a, ii-d, iii-b, iv-c
B:	i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
C:	i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
D:	i-c, ii-d, iii-a iv-b

17.	What are the implementation structures of Biodiversity Act - 2002
A:	A two tiered structure has been established under the Act at the national and state levels.
B:	A three tiered structure has been established under the Act at the national, state and local levels.
C:	A four tiered structure has been established under the Act at the national, state, district and local levels.
D:	Not structured

18.	Which document provides guidance on auditing management systems?
A:	ISO 9000

B:	ISO 9001
C:	ISO 9002
D:	ISO 19011

19.	Within ISO 14001, what do “can” refer to?
A:	A requirement
B:	A recommendation
C:	A permission
D:	A possibility or a capability

20.	Which is the most recent pronouncement of the government’s commitment to improving environmental conditions?
A:	National Environmental Policy
B:	National Water Policy
C:	Environment Act
D:	Air Policy