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Environmental Politics and Human Rights | Set 2
1. World Health Organization came into existence in………………………….
A. 1945
B. 1948
C. 1919
D. 1939
Correct : B. 1948
2. Which one of the following personality/ personalities is/are a member of National Human Right Commission?
A. the chairpersons of scheduled castes commission
B. the chairpersons of scheduled tribes commission
C. the chairpersons of national woman commission
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
3. UNICEF was created in 1946 by a resolution of the UN…………………..
A. general assembly
B. security council
C. social and economic council
D. trusteeship council
Correct : A. general assembly
4. The preamble of the Indian constitution contains:……………………….
A. the fundamental rights
B. the directive principles of state policy
C. the basic objectives of the constitution
D. none of the above
Correct : C. the basic objectives of the constitution
5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .is a direct matter of human rights.
A. bonded labour
B. unemployment
C. urban poverty
D. urban development
Correct : A. bonded labour
6. Right to resistance is a . . . . . . . . . . right.
A. political
B. economic
C. constitutional
D. legal
Correct : D. legal
7. Article 17 of the constitution deal with. . . . . . . . . .
A. abolition of untouchability
B. cultural and educational right
C. freedom of press
D. none of the above
Correct : A. abolition of untouchability
8. Amnesty International is a . . . . . . . . . Organization.
A. cultural
B. military alliance
C. human rights organization
D. regional co-operation
Correct : C. human rights organization
9. ………………… means the belief that human beings are the most important entity in the universe.
A. anthropocentric
B. bio centic
C. humanocentrism
D. none of these
Correct : A. anthropocentric
10. The belief that „human beings are the most important entity in the universe‟ is called………………………
A. anthropocentrism
B. homocentricism
C. human supremacism
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
11. ………………….. is an ethical system that takes as its premise that all living things have inherent value.
A. anthropocentrism
B. human supremacism
C. homocentricism
D. deep ecology
Correct : D. deep ecology
12. ………………………..is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation.
A. biodiversity hotspot
B. homocentricism
C. human supremacism
D. none of these
Correct : A. biodiversity hotspot
13. The Paris Agreement is related to…………………………….
A. terrorism
B. climate change
C. poverty alleviation
D. trade agreement
Correct : B. climate change
14. The Paris Agreement entered into force on…………………………...
A. 4 november 2014
B. 4 november 2015
C. 4 november 2016
D. none of these
Correct : C. 4 november 2016
15. The Paris Agreement was adopted in……………………..
A. december 2013
B. december 2014
C. december 2015
D. december 2016
Correct : C. december 2015
16. The Paris Agreement which aimed to…………………………………
A. reduce the emission of gases that contribute to global warming
B. poverty alleviation
C. trade agreement
D. terrorism
Correct : A. reduce the emission of gases that contribute to global warming
17. The Paris Agreement has been signed by ………………………….
A. 197 countries
B. 100 countries
C. 123 countries
D. 150 countries
Correct : A. 197 countries
18. Which agreement is also known as COP21?
A. kyoto protocol
B. earth summit
C. paris agreement
D. none of these
Correct : C. paris agreement
19. Any substance that negatively impacts the environment or organisms that live within the affected environment is called ……………………….
A. pollution
B. global warming
C. radiation
D. none of these
Correct : A. pollution
20. The major source of air pollution is……………………….
A. fire
B. volcanic erosion
C. gases from vehicle
D. none of these
Correct : C. gases from vehicle
21. ………….. and sulphur oxides in the air contribute to acid rain.
A. oxygen
B. nitrogen
C. hydrogen
D. none of these
Correct : B. nitrogen
22. Air pollution contributes to …………………….
A. asthma
B. lung cancer and other lung ailments
C. chronic bronchitis
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
23. ………………….. harms forests, species that live in water bodies, and degrades outdoor statues, monuments, and buildings.
A. carbon di oxide
B. acid rain
C. global warming
D. ice melting
Correct : B. acid rain
24. ………………….. refers to the large amount of light produced by most urban and other heavily-populated areas.
A. air pollution
B. light pollution
C. water pollution
D. sound pollution
Correct : B. light pollution
25. The Forest Conservation Act was passed in ………………………..
A. 1980
B. 1981
C. 1982
D. 1983
Correct : A. 1980
26. The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 further amended on………………………
A. 1987
B. 1988
C. 1989
D. 1990
Correct : B. 1988
27. The main aim of The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is……………………
A. conservation of forests
B. to control further deforestation
C. save wild life
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
28. The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 came into force on ……………………..
A. 25 october 1980
B. 25 november 1980
C. 25 december 1980
D. none of these
Correct : A. 25 october 1980
29. ………………… of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 deals with constitution of Advisory Committee.
A. section 1
B. section 2
C. section 3
D. section 4
Correct : C. section 3
30. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in ………………
A. 1981
B. 1982
C. 1983
D. 1984
Correct : A. 1981
31. The first tier or "generation" of human rights consists of…………………..
A. economic rights
B. legal rights
C. civil and political rights
D. all of the above
Correct : C. civil and political rights
32. The first tier or "generation" of human rights derives in the …………………..
A. seventeenth and eighteenth-century
B. sixteenth century
C. twentieth century
D. nineteen century
Correct : A. seventeenth and eighteenth-century
33. The third generation of human rights is championed by …………………………
A. developed countries
B. under developed countries
C. third world countries
D. all of the above
Correct : C. third world countries
34. ………………is the accumulation and storage of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to run off.
A. rainwater harvesting
B. water conservation
C. water shed management
D. ground water management
Correct : A. rainwater harvesting
35. …………………… was the first state to make rainwater harvesting compulsory for every building to avoid groundwater depletion.
A. karnataka
B. kerala
C. tamil nadu
D. assam
Correct : C. tamil nadu
36. India borrowed the Directive Principle of State policy from……………….
A. us constitution
B. russian constitution
C. irish constitution
D. british constitution
Correct : A. us constitution
37. Groundwater constitutes ……………………..per cent of the world‟s available freshwater.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Correct : B. 30
38. Which one of the following is not the organ of UNO?
A. general assembly
B. secretariat
C. international court of justice
D. wto
Correct : D. wto
39. The Kerala State Human Right commission was formed in………………………
A. 1992
B. 1998
C. 1994
D. 1995
Correct : B. 1998
40. The term "green liberalism" was coined by political philosopher ………………………….. in his book Green Liberalism.
A. marcel wissenburg
B. marx webber
C. t.h. green
D. none of these
Correct : A. marcel wissenburg
41. Who is the author of the book “Green Liberalism: The Free and The Green Society”?
A. marx webber
B. marcel wissenburg
C. t.h. green
D. none of these
Correct : B. marcel wissenburg
42. Highest percentage of air consists of……………………….
A. oxygen
B. carbon dioxide
C. nitrogen
D. argon
Correct : C. nitrogen
43. The Taj Mahal is being affected by……………..
A. noise pollution
B. air pollution
C. water pollution
D. none of these
Correct : B. air pollution
44. Most polluted river in India is………………..
A. yamuna
B. cavery
C. chenab
D. ganga
Correct : D. ganga
45. Air pollution causes……………………
A. global warming
B. respiratory problems
C. soil erosion
D. none of these
Correct : B. respiratory problems
46. Green House gas is…………………….
A. nitrogen
B. oxygen
C. methane
D. carbon dioxide
Correct : D. carbon dioxide
47. The percentage of carbon dioxide in atmosphere is………………….
A. 21%
B. 78%
C. 12%
D. 0.04%
Correct : D. 0.04%
48. Causes pollution is/are……………………
A. human activities
B. factories
C. volcanoes
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
49. CNG is a……………………..
A. polluted fuel
B. clean fuel
C. harmful fuel
D. none
Correct : B. clean fuel
50. Pollution of water is responsible for………………….
A. oil refineries
B. paper factories
C. sugar mills
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
51. Chlorofluorocarbon is used in…………………..
A. refrigerators
B. air conditioners
C. perfume
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
52. Awaas Foundation is a non-governmental organization in India working to control noise pollution since……………………….
A. 2002
B. 2003
C. 2004
D. 2005
Correct : B. 2003
53. The instrument used to measure the noise is called…………………
A. audiometer
B. odometer
C. clap-on-meter
D. decibel meter
Correct : D. decibel meter
54. Koyto Protocol is an international treaty to control……………………
A. greenhouse gases emission
B. nuclear waste and safety
C. depletion of ozone layer
D. spillage of oil
Correct : A. greenhouse gases emission
55. Which one of the following is the example of renewable source of energy?
A. coal
B. petroleum
C. natural gas
D. nuclear
Correct : D. nuclear
56. The major contributor of Carbon monoxide is………………….
A. motor vehicle
B. industrial processes
C. stationary fuel combustion
D. none of the above
Correct : A. motor vehicle
57. Ozone of found in…………………..
A. mesosphere
B. ionosphere
C. stratosphere
D. exosphere
Correct : C. stratosphere
58. PH value of fresh water is……………………
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Correct : C. 7
59. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were …………….. International development goals.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Correct : D. 8
60. Which one of the following is included in the millennium development Goals?
A. to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
B. to achieve universal primary education
C. to promote gender equality and empower women
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
61. The Security Council consists of……………… members.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Correct : C. 15
62. The term of office-bearers of Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is…………………..
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct : A. 2 years
63. The members of Human Right Committee are elected for a term of …………………….
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct : C. 4 years
64. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, France on ……………………..
A. december 10, 1948
B. december 10, 1949
C. december 10, 1950
D. none of these
Correct : A. december 10, 1948
65. Who is the founder of Amnesty International?
A. berden powel
B. peter benenson
C. thomas richard
D. graham ball
Correct : B. peter benenson
66. Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom focused on …………………
A. human rights
B. environmental pollution
C. bio diversity loss
D. none of these
Correct : A. human rights
67. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is divided in to …………………….
A. 6 chapter & 26 section
B. 6 chapter and 24 section
C. 4 chapter & 26 section
D. 4 chapter & 24 section
Correct : C. 4 chapter & 26 section
68. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 enforced to..?
A. it extends to the whole of india except j&k
B. it extends to the whole of india except govt. industries
C. it extends to the whole of india except area mentioned in 1st schedule
D. it extends to the whole of india
Correct : D. it extends to the whole of india
69. How many Bishnoies sacrificed their lives to save Khejri trees?
A. 33
B. 330
C. 360
D. 363
Correct : D. 363
70. When was 30th anniversary of Chipko Movement celebrated?
A. 1984
B. 1994
C. 2004
D. 2014
Correct : C. 2004
71. What is Chipko movement often called…………………
A. afforestation
B. love for trees
C. chipko andolan
D. chipko obsession
Correct : C. chipko andolan
72. Article 24 of the Indian Constitution deals with…………………
A. prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
B. prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
C. freedom to manage religious affairs
D. none of these.
Correct : B. prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
73. Right to education deals with ………………..
A. article 19
B. article 20
C. article 21
D. article 21a
Correct : D. article 21a
74. India borrowed the Directive Principle of State policy from……………….
A. us constitution
B. russian constitution
C. irish constitution
D. british constitution
Correct : C. irish constitution
75. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
A. right to equality
B. right to freedom
C. right against exploitation
D. right to property
Correct : D. right to property
76. Which is the Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 45/111 of 14 December 1990?
A. all prisoners shall be treated with the respect due to their inherent dignity and value as human beings.
B. there shall be no discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
C. prisoners shall have access to the health services available in the country without discrimination on the grounds of their legal situation.
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
77. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is formed in…………………..
A. 1985
B. 1986
C. 1987
D. 1988
Correct : A. 1985
78. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) was established under the Resolution1985/17 of ……………………in 28 May 1985.
A. general assembly
B. security council
C. economic and social council
D. wto
Correct : C. economic and social council
79. The members of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) are elected for a term of ………………………..
A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
Correct : B. four
80. The natural ecosystems are made up of ………………
A. forests
B. water sources,
C. plants and animals
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
81. The Plachimada Coca-Cola Struggle was a series of protests to close the CocaCola factory in the village of Plachimada, in …………….District, Kerala.
A. kottayam
B. wayanad
C. palakkad
D. kozhikode
Correct : C. palakkad
82. In Plachimada the Coca- Cola factory was shut down in …………………….
A. march 2004
B. december 2004
C. march 2005
D. december 2005
Correct : A. march 2004
83. Who was the leader of the Plachimada Coca-Cola Struggle?
A. medha padker
B. sarojini naidu
C. mayilamma
D. none of these
Correct : C. mayilamma
84. The Plachimada struggle is related to…………………..
A. coca-cola company
B. narmada dam
C. save sacred trees
D. none of these
Correct : A. coca-cola company
85. …………………….is the fourth longest river in Kerala at 169 km in length.
A. bharatapuzha
B. periyar
C. chaliyar
D. manjeswaram river
Correct : C. chaliyar
86. By volume, dry air contains …………………percentage nitrogen.
A. 20.95%
B. 0.93
C. 78.09
D. 0.04%
Correct : C. 78.09
87. By volume, dry air contains …………………percentage oxygen.
A. 20.95%
B. 0.93
C. 78.09
D. 0.04%
Correct : A. 20.95%