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(d) (iii) only
Q.5 Among the following choose the correct option which includes acts related to 1
the three R's strategy which can be useful for conserving our natural
resources?
(a) Recycle, regenerate, reuse
(b) Reduce, regenerate, reuse
(c) Reduce, reuse, redistribute
(d) Reduce, recycle, reuse
Q.6 The main cause for abundant coliform bacteria in the river Ganga is - 1
(a) disposal of unburnt corpses into water
(b) discharge of effluents from electroplating industries
(c) washing of clothes
(d) immersion of ashes.
Q.7 Coliforms are - 1
(a) Bacteria present in the digestive tract of animals
(b) Bacteria present in hot springs
(c) Bacteria present in frigid cold environments
(d) All of the above
Q.8 Expand the abbreviation GAP. 1
(a) Governmental Agency for Pollution Control
(b) Gross Assimilation by Photosynthesis
(c) Ganga Action Plan
(d) Governmental Agency for Animal Protection
Q.9 The pH of water sample collected from a river was found to be acidic in the 1
range of 3.5-4.5. On the banks of the river were several factories that were
discharging effluents into the river. The effluent of which one of the following
factories is the most likely cause for lowering the pH of river-water?
(a) Soap and detergent factory
(b) Lead battery manufacturing factory
(c) Plastic cup manufacturing factory
(d) Alcohol distillery
Q.10 Select the incorrect statement - 1
(a) Economic development is linked to environmental consumption
(b) Sustainable development encourages development for current generation
and conservation of resources for future generation.
(c) Sustainable development does not consider the viewpoints of the stake
holders.
