1. the industrial revolution led to an increase in _______.
Correct : A. Population
2. before steam powered ships sailed across the seas they used_____.
Correct : A. Wind energy
3. during the industrial revolution many people moved______.
Correct : C. To the cities
4. the first Asian country to become industrialized was ______.
Correct : B. Japan
5. the industrial revolution began in ______.
Correct : D. England
6. production of fertilizers is related to ______ revolution.
Correct : D. Grey
7. one of the biggest reasons that BIM has had more growth in the ______
sector is competition.
Correct : B. Commercial
8. one of the first steps in implementing BIM is to appoint a_______.
Correct : C. BIM manager
9. the virtual building model in a BIM project, called a BIM model, serves as
the foundation of the project.
Correct : A. True
10. for some ______ firms, the startup costs involved in implementing BIM
can present significant challenges.
Correct : C. Residential
11. when a firm decides to transition to a BIM system from a traditional
design process, there is more involved that just switching to a _______ modeling software.
Correct : B. 3D
12. which one of the following cause global warming?
Correct : A. Carbon dioxide
13. how many percent of carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere since
pre-industrial times?
Correct : C. About 30%
14. who measures the global warming rate?
Correct : D. Climatologist
15. which one of the following result takes place due to global warming?
Correct : B. Changes in the rainfall
16. human activities cause global warming.
Correct : A. True
17. what is the main reason for melting of ice sheets?
Correct : B. Global warming
18. soot only warm earth’s climate system.
Correct : B. False
19. GIS uses the information from which of the following sources?
Correct : B. Spatial information system
20. which of the following formats can be used for GIS output?
Correct : C. GIF
21. in the process of GIS, digitalization is done for better output.
Correct : A. True
22. which among the following is not related to GIS software’s?
Correct : D. STAAD pro
23. among the following, which do not come under the components of GIS?
Correct : C. Compiler
24. which of the following doesn’t determine the capability of GIS?
Correct : D. Transferring data
25. which among the following is a server based hardware platform of GIS?
Correct : D. Google maps
26. spatial databases are also known as_____.
Correct : A. Geo databases
27. consider the following statements regarding human development index:
I) The human development index is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development.
II) The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct : C. Both I and II
28. what is the definition of ecological footprint?
Correct : B. The impact of a person on the environment
29. our effect on the environment – a combination of what we consume
and the waste we produce.
Correct : B. Ecological footprint
30. what does sustainability mean?
Correct : A. Avoiding the depletion of natural resources In order to maintain ecological balance
31. which of the following terms best describes a life style that promotes
gradual usage and replacement of resources?
Correct : A. Sustainability
32. what was the main purpose of the ancient Egyptian pyramids?
Correct : C. As burial sites for the pharaohs
33. what is the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians?
Correct : D. The great pyramid of Giza
34. what geometrical shape formed the base of all the pyramids?
Correct : C. The square
35. about how tall is the pyramid of Khufu at Giza?
Correct : D. 480 feet
36. what innovation allowed fresh water into roman cities?
Correct : B. Aqueducts
37. how did aqueducts help roman society?
Correct : C. By providing water for drinking, baths, fountains and more
38. how long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?
Correct : C. Hundreds of years
39. what is the Great Wall of China made of?
Correct : D. A mix of stone, brick, dirt and wood
40. why was the Great Wall of China built?
Correct : C. To protect against people from neighboring Mongolia
41. approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the Great
Wall of China?
Correct : B. 13000 miles
42. what is the average Wall height of the Great Wall of China?
Correct : B. 15-30 feet
43. the city of Athens is replete with ancient temples honoring various Olympian deities. The temple in the Parthenon honors which Greek deity?
Correct : C. Athena
44. what was the Colosseum mostly made of?
Correct : A. Limestone
45. where is the Colosseum?
Correct : D. Rome, Italy
46. which of the following is the oldest stone structure in India and was
commissioned by the Mauryan king Ashoka?
Correct : A. Sanchi Stupa
47. in which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?
Correct : B. Agra
48. which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
Correct : B. Shah Jahan
49. of what material is the outside of the Taj Mahal mainly made?
Correct : A. White marble
50. about how many years did it take to build the main body of the Taj
Mahal (excluding the surrounding structures)?
Correct : D. 12
51. who created the first indoor plumbing system.
Correct : D. Mohenjo Daro
52. what were the capital cities of ancient Indus valley?
Correct : C. Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
53. when were the palm islands created.
Correct : D. 2001
54. what was the cost of making the palm islands.
Correct : C. $12 billion
55. which country is the Burj Khalifa made?
Correct : C. Dubai
56. when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished?
Correct : B. 2010
57. what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built on?
Correct : C. Military grounds
58. how many locks are in the Panama Canal?
Correct : C. 12
59. who owns the Panama Canal Zone?
Correct : A. The U.S.
60. why did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?
Correct : A. To reduce travel time
61. how long is the Panama Canal?
Correct : C. 48 miles
62. the hoover dam is located on the border of_______.
Correct : B. Nevada and Arizona
63. the hoover dam was built to _______.
Correct : A. Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation
64. the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______.
Correct : B. Lake mead
65. the hoover dam is ______ feet high.
Correct : D. 726
66. which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management?
Correct : D. Stop waste generation
67. under which rule of government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today?
Correct : D. Solid waste rules, 2016
68. the term ISWM refers to:
Correct : B. Integrated solid waste management
69. the average composition of municipal solid waste is:
Correct : A. 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable
70. how many types of landfills are there?
Correct : A. 3
71. bio medical waste can be effectively managed by the thermal process.
Correct : A. True
72. which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition of
biodegradable waste?
Correct : B. Methane
73. why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid waste
management?
Correct : C. Because it cause several environmental issues
74. the term ‘municipal solid waste’ is used to describe which kind of solid
waste?
Correct : A. Hazardous
75. municipal solid waste contains a wide variety of materials.
Correct : A. True
76. which of the integrated waste management is reduced on an individual
level?
Correct : A. Source reduction
77. which of the following can be recycled many times?
Correct : D. Aluminum
78. what is called for the process of burning municipal solid waste in a properly designed furnace under suitable temperature and operating conditions?
Correct : D. Incineration
79. what is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to least
favoured
Correct : D. Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal
80. _____ devices remove materials which would damage equipment or interfere with a process.
Correct : B. Screening
81. ______ represents the heavier inert matter in wastewater.
Correct : D. Grit
82. what is the most common used coagulant?
Correct : A. Alum
83. which gas is mainly produced due to incomplete burning of wood?
Correct : A. CO
84. which of the following is involved in production of carboxy hemoglobin.
Correct : A. CO
85. which of the following is a liquid form of aerosol?
Correct : C. Mist
86. X ray films are a source of which of the following gas?
Correct : C. NO2
87. which of the following leads to a disease called broncho spasm?
Correct : B. SO3
88. which air pollutant cause corrosion of building?
Correct : A. SO2
89. which of the following air pollutant effects plants the most?
Correct : A. Fluorine
90. which of the following is used in ceramic industries?
Correct : B. Dynamic precipitator
91. which of the following air pollution control device has maximum efficiency?
Correct : A. Electrostatic precipitator
92. which of the following is incorrect regarding the fabric filter?
Correct : C. They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber
93. which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate
contaminants?
Correct : A. Venturi scrubber
94. where undertaken, EIA should be used to help determine whether
consent is given for development.
Correct : D. Always
95. the primary reason for EIA is to
Correct : D. Identify the environmental consequences of development in advance
96. green buildings practices include
Correct : D. All of these
97. LEED means
Correct : B. Leadership in energy and environmental design
98. LEED is a?
Correct : C. Rating system for sustainability in building
99. re- processing material to make another product called?
Correct : C. Recycle
100. most recycling focuses on four major categories of products. Which
one of these is not one of them?