GREEN Olympiad 2020 Question Bank
Level 1- Classes 4 and 5
1. Khejadi village, near Jodhpur in Rajasthan got its name from which of the following resources? a. Hill b. Trees c. Animal d. Community
2. Elephants love to play with mud and water because: a. Mud keeps their skin cool b. Mud keeps their skin smooth c. Mud provides them with rich minerals d. Mud keeps them active
3. Male elephants live in the herd till they attain an age of: a. 8-9 years b. 10-11 years c. 14-15 years d. 20-21 years
4. What should we do to reduce smoke and noise from a vehicle while waiting at the traffic light? a. Switch off the vehicle engine b. Roll up the vehicle windows c. Keep the engine switched on d. Increase the volume of the audio system in the vehicle
5. In which State/ Union Territory is the ‘Valley of Flowers’ located in India? a. Himachal Pradesh b. Uttarakhand c. Jammu & Kashmir d. Ladakh
6. Leaves and flowers of Bauhinia are consumed in food and have several medicinal properties. What is the common name of this beautiful plant? a. Kachnar b. Sadabahar c. Gulmohar d. Amaltas
7. Which of the following method helps in preventing the spread of termites? a. Use of neem oil b. Use of vetiver oil c. Use of banyan shoots d. Use of peepal leaves
8. Which of the following activity conducted on the banks of the river pollutes its water? a. Washing clothes b. Planting trees c. Segregating waste d. Preventing people from dumping their household waste
9. ‘Vallam’ a small boat used in a few parts of Kerala to reach school, is made up of which of the following material? a. Plastic b. Wood c. Fiber d. Aluminum
10. Which of the following is a source of fresh water? a. Ocean b. Sea c. Pool d. River
11. Amongst the following material, what does Indian Robin bird use to make its nest? a. Hair and cotton wool b. Mud c. Leaves d. Thorns
12. Where does koel lays its eggs? a. In crow’s nest b. In robin’s nest c. In its own nest d. In dove’s nest
13. Which of the following bird makes a nest among the thorns of a cactus plant or a mehendi hedge? a. Sparrow b. Pigeon c. Dove d. Crow
14. Which bird makes its nest and lays eggs in a fold of the leaf? a. Tailor bird b. Barbet c. Dove d. Sparrow
15. The poetic expression, “Shades of blue from top to tail, it holds a crown and dances in the rain!” refers to which of the following bird? a. Koel b. Peacock c. Weaver bird d. Tailor bird
16. Of the following, front teeth of which animal keeps growing throughout its lifetime? a. Squirrel b. Cat c. Snake d. Cow
17. Which of the following health ailment is caused by drinking contaminated water? a. Diarrhoea b. Malaria c. Dengue d. Tuberculosis
18. What are mountains made only of sand called? a. Volcanoes b. Plateau c. Sand dunes d. Hills
19. Of the following which is a naturally growing fruit tree of the desert? a. Papaya b. Date Palm c. Coconut d. Banana
20. Which of the following birds has eyes in front of its head (like in humans)? a. Dove b. Pigeon c. Woodpecker d. Owl
21. NGT was set up for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment. What is the full form of NGT? a. National Green Tribunal b. Natural Green Tribunal c. National Government Tribunal d. Nature Green Tribunal
22. Which of the following feature found in a tiger bestows ability to sense movements or vibrations in the air? a. Whiskers b. Ears c. Eyes d. Skin
23. ‘Kiwi bird’ is the only bird in the world to have its nostrils at the tip of its long beak. It is a native of which country? a. India b. New Zealand c. Singapore d. Bhutan
24. Which of the following has been marked as a ‘protected area’? a. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand b. Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan c. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan d. All options listed here
25. Which of the following bird is known to have the best vision? a. Peacock b. Eagle c. Crow d. Koel
26. Which of the following steps will help in reducing water usage at your residence? a. I don’t leave the tap open while brushing my teeth b. I make sure that none of the taps in my house drip c. I use kitchen run-off for watering plants d. All options listed here
27. Which plant amongst the following can trap and eat frogs, insects and even mice? a. Pitcher plant b. Dog flower c. Snake plant d. Rhodendron
28. During which of the following time period does a queen bee lays its eggs? a. January to March b. April to June c. July to September d. October to December
29. Stepwells or bavdis/ baolis are found mostly in which Indian state? a. Himachal Pradesh b. Rajasthan c. Haryana d. Odisha
30. Which of the following water body has the saltiest water on our planet? a. Dead Sea b. Arabian Sea c. Red Sea d. Indian Ocean
31. Which tree is considered to have medicinal properties to treat malaria? a. Asoka tree b. Neem tree c. Banyan tree d. Cinchona tree
32. Which of the following disease is spread by mosquitoes? a. COVID-19 b. Common flu c. Chikungunya d. Typhoid
33. ‘Madhubani’ are paintings made out of paste of powdered rice mixed with natural colors such as indigo (Neel), turmeric (Haldi), colours from flowers and trees, etc. This folk art belongs to which Indian state? a. Madhya Pradesh b. Odisha c. Bihar d. Maharashtra
34. What is Mount Everest called in Nepal? a. Chomolungma b. Sagarmatha c. Zhumulangma Feng d. Neel Akash
35. Which of the following will suffer maximum damage if a forest fire occurs? a. Birds b. Animals c. Trees d. Water body
36. Which of the following operate on conventional sources of energy? a. Petrol cars b. e-Rickshaws c. Wind Mill d. Hydel machines
37. Burning of which of the following for cooking purpose causes cough? a. Cow dung (Uple) b. Damp wood c. Dry twigs d. All options listed here
38. Which of the following disaster can directly occur due to a shortage of rainfall? a. Earthquake b. Drought c. Flood d. Cyclone
39. Which of the following organism turns waste into compost, thus creating a natural fertilizer? a. Red Worms b. Birds c. Animals d. Ants
40. In ancient times and in some places even now, which of the following are used as a mode of transport? a. Camel b. Horse c. Elephant d. All options listed here
41. Which of the following city recorded the first COVID -19 cases in the world? a. Hong Kong b. Wuhan c. Shanghai d. Macau
42. Where do you find snow clad mountains in India? a. Jammu and Kashmir b. Rajasthan c. Uttar Pradesh d. Goa
43. ‘We live in a desert state. It gets very hot during the day.’ From the following options which place in India is referred here? a. Himachal Pradesh b. Maharashtra c. Telangana d. Rajasthan
44. Which birds’/animals’ ears you cannot see? a. Lizard b. Crow c. Crocodile d. All options listed here
45. From the following, identify an animal that lays eggs? a. Crocodile b. Rabbit c. Peacock d. Bat
46. Name the national animal of India. a. Elephant b. Tiger c. Lion d. Antelope
47. Elephants usually walk in a group of 12-14 members. What is their group called? a. Colony b. Flock c. Herd d. Caravan
48. What is a baby horse called? a. Foal b. Calf c. Cub d. Pony
49. Which of the following measures suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India can assist in minimizing spread of COVID- 19? a. Regular hand washing b. Maintaining a minimum distance of 2 feet c. Wearing of mask d. All options listed here
50. In 2015, all the UN Member states adopted the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How many SDGs were finalized? a. 24 b. 18 c. 17 d. 8
51. In which part of the country, is Rajasthan, an Indian state located? a. East b. West c. North d. South
52. What do plants need to flourish and grow? a. Water b. Sunlight c. Soil d. All options listed here
53. An ______is a location where beehives of honey bees are kept. a. Apiary b. Yard c. Colony d. Nest
54. ______live and work together like honeybees. The Queen lays the eggs, the Soldier look after and guard the nest. The workers are always busy looking for food and bringing it to the nest. Termites and wasps also live like this. a. Houseflies b. Mosquitoes c. Ants d. Lizards
55. Which of the following practices, help in regulating noise emission from moving vehicles? a. Accelerating speed b. Rolling up windows c. No honking d. Regular pollution checks
56. Konkani, is the official language of which Indian State? a. Gujarat b. Goa c. Karnataka d. Kerala
57. Which of the following animals have hair on their skin? a. Tiger b. Zebra c. Horse d. All options listed here
58. Which of the following waste is produced more than usual, in response to COVID-19 by hospitals, healthcare facilities and individuals? a. Masks, gloves, gowns and other protective equipment b. Construction waste c. Electronic waste d. Waste such as tins, metals etc.
59. Application of which of the following helps elephants to keep their skin cool? a. Mud b. Leaves c. Grass d. Water
60. What is a social group of certain animals of the same species,particularly mammals called? a. Herd b. Flock c. Swarm d. Bunch
61. What is a group of insects called? a. Herd b. Flock c. Swarm d. Bunch
62. Which of the following is a biodegradable waste? a. Kitchen waste b. Plastic c. Metal d. Rubber tires
63. Amongst the following options, which environmental friendly measure should we practice to reduce plastic waste? a. Minimize usage b. Throw on roads after usage c. Burning in the backyard d. Dumping in water bodies
64. What is a landfill? a. An area where garbage is produced b. An area where garbage is dumped c. An area where waste water is drained d. An area where waste water is reused for other purposes
65. Of the following, which measure supports water conservation? a. Installation of rainwater harvesting b. Increasing waste water production c. Taking longer showers d. Allowing water wastage through leaking taps
66. Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy? a. Wind b. Coal c. Solar d. Hydro
67. Honeybees are most attracted to ______flowers. a. Litchi b. Strawberry c. Raspberry d. Rose
68. Which soil type is abundantly found in fields of Madgaon, Goa? a. Black soil b. Red soil c. Yellow soil d. Brown soil
69. How can noise and smoke emission be reduced from vehicles? a. By switching off engines at traffic signals b. By leaving engines switched on at traffic signals c. By driving vehicles at slow speed d. By driving vehicles at high speed
70. Which term refers to resource protection? a. Pollution b. Irrigation c. Conservation d. Crop rotation
71. Which of the following vegetables grow underground? a. Tomato b. Lady finger c. Onion d. Brinjal
72. Where does coppersmith bird make its nest? a. Old or deserted buildings b. In cuckoo’s nest c. Among the thorns of a cactus plant d. In a hole, in a tree trunk
73. COVID-19 lockdown is identified with which of the following options? a) Rejuvenation of water bodies b) Prevalence of cleaner air c) Decrease in vehicular emissions d) All options listed here
74. Which of the following spices are recommended for use in cooking by Ministry of Ayush to enhance immunity during COVID-19 outbreak? a. Turmeric (Haldi) b. Cumin (Jeera) c. Coriander (Dhaniya) d. All options listed here
75. Which of the following practices help in reducing water wastage? a. Closing tap to avoid water overflow b. Leaving tap open after brushing teeth c. Taking longer showers d. Using hose pipe to clean cars
76. Which tree has aerial roots seen like hanging branches, while also having underground roots? a. Banyan tree b. Neem tree c. Gulmohar tree d. Tamarind tree
77. Which of the following tree store water in its trunk and is usually found in Australia? a. Desert Oak b. Banyan tree c. Neem tree d. Gulmohar tree
78. Bihu a festival celebrated in Assam marks harvest of which of the following crops? a. Wheat b. Rice c. Cotton d. Jute
79. Which of the following is / are essential measure/s to be followed during COVID 19? a. Use face masks b. Follow social distancing c. Wash hands d. All options listed here
80. Attracted by pheromones, male insects recognize their females by their ______a. Smell b. Sound c. Sight d. Touch
81. Which of the following is not made from the vegetable, bottle gourd (lauki)? a. Been b. Dhol c. Tumba d. Khanjiri
82. Which of the following snakes is not a poisonous species? a. Cobra b. Common Krait c. Indian Rat Snake d. Russel’s Viper
83. Of the following countries which one has maximum biodiversity resources. a. South Africa b. Russia c. South America d. India
84. Which of following pairs is correct? a. Primary Consumers – Cow, Sheep, Goat b. Secondary Consumers – Frogs, insects and lizards c. Tertiary Consumers – Tiger, Cow, and vultures d. None of the options listed here
85. When is the World Water Day observed? a. 22 March b. 22 April c. 22 May d. 22 June
86. From which continent did green chilli come to India? a. North America b. South America c. Australia d. Africa
87. Which of the following crops were introduced to India from Africa? a. Coffee bean and lady’s finger b. Fenugreek and spinach c. Mango and banana d. Tomato and potato
88. Ghadsisar an artificial lake located in the state of Rajasthan, India was the only water source in the city of ______. a. Jaipur b. Jodhpur c. Jaisalmer d. Pushkar
89. Which of the following is not a negative impact of Climate Change? a. Melting of ice b. Afforestation c. Desertification d. Wildfires
90. Which is the smallest ocean in the world? a. Arctic Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Pacific Ocean d. Antarctic Ocean
91. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? a. Wind b. Water c. Solar d. All options listed here
92. Algae spreads and proliferates the most in which season? a. Monsoon b. Winter c. Summer d. Autumn
93. When is International Day for Biodiversity observed? a. March 22 b. April 22 c. May 22 d. June 22
94. In which Indian state is Jim Corbett National park located? a) Uttarakhand b) Uttar Pradesh c) Gujarat d) Assam
95. What was the theme for World Environment Day in 2020? a. Biodiversity b. Air pollution c. Plastic pollution d. Connecting People to Nature
96. ______of an eagle are among the strongest in the animal kingdom, estimated at 4 to 8 times stronger than that of the average human. It can spot a rabbit 3.2 km away. a. Vision b. Smell c. Flight d. Hearing
97. Pitcher plant (Nepenthes species) can trap and eat which of the following species? a. Mice b. Snakes c. Lizard d. Earthworms
98. Unmanaged washing of clothes leads to which of the following environmental issues? a. Air pollution b. Noise pollution c. Water pollution d. Co2 emission
99. The crust of the earth is made of ______. a. Soil b. Rocks c. Water d. Iron
100. Which gas in air is used by the plants to make their food? a. Water vapour b. Oxygen c. Carbon dioxide d. Nitrogen
Level 2- Classes 6, 7 and 8
1. What is the primary source of heat and light on the planet Earth? a. Sun b. Moon c. Venus d. Mars
2. Which of the following planets provide conditions favorable to support life? a. Venus b. Mars c. Earth d. Saturn
3. Why is Earth called a watery planet? a. Because it’s two-third surface is covered by water b. Because half of it’s surface is covered by water c. Because it’s three-fourth surface is covered by water d. Because it’s one third surface is covered by water
4. Which term is used for a sphere of the Earth on which we live? a. The Lithosphere b. The Biosphere c. The Atmosphere d. The Hydrosphere
5. Which of the following gases are found in atmosphere? a. Nitrogen b. Oxygen c. Carbon dioxide d. All options listed here
6. Which of the following are layers of the atmosphere? a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Mesosphere d. All options listed here
7. Which is the top most layer of atmosphere? a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Mesosphere d. Exosphere
8. Present in a minute amount in the atmosphere, which gas has the property of absorbing heat radiated by the Earth? a. Carbon dioxide b. Oxygen c. Nitrogen d. Neon
9. The Earth’s surface can change due to ______. a. Deforestation b. Changes in land use pattern c. Shift in river flows d. All options listed here
10. Which of the following factors contribute to environment degradation? a. Discharge of waste material into lakes and rivers b. Emission from industries, thermal power plants and vehicles c. Cutting forests for construction purposes d. All options listed here
11. Which of the following domains of earth consists of solid rocks? a. Atmosphere b. Lithosphere c. Biosphere d. Hydrosphere
12. Gir forest in Gujarat, India is a natural habitat of ______. a. Tigers b. Asiatic lions c. Elephants d. Rhinoceros
13. Which of the following entity protects wildlife in India? a. National parks b. Sanctuaries c. Biosphere reserves d. All options listed here
14. Name the state animal of Assam. a. One-horned rhinoceros b. Bengal Tiger c. Asiatic Lion d. Indian Leopard
15. Which bird/s migrate annually in winter season to India? a. Pinktail Duck b. Flamingo c. Little Stint d. All options listed here
16. Which of the following are natural elements of environment? a. Mountains b. City parks c. Roads d. Bridges
17. Which of the following are abiotic components of environment? a. Water b. Air c. Soil d. All options listed here
18. Which of the following waste materials are biodegradable? a. Orange peels b. Left-over food c. Paper waste d. All options listed here
19. Which of the following is a man-made ecosystem? a. River b. Marine c. Aquarium d. Desert
20. When was the first ‘Earth Day’ celebrated? a. 1980 b. 1970 c. 1960 d. 1950
21. Which of the following is directly threatened due to melting of ice sheets in Greenland? a. Snow Leopard b. Sea Turtles c. Polar Bear d. Tiger
22. ______rock is made up of molten magma. a. Igneous b. Sedimentary c. Metamorphic d. None of the options listed
23. Every year floods in Northern Bihar (India) are a cause of rainfall and weather patterns in which country? a. Nepal b. Bhutan c. Bangladesh d. Pakistan
24. When did the devastating earthquake hit Bhuj in Gujarat? a. 2001 b. 2004 c. 2005 d. 2011
25. Continuous striking of sea waves at rocks, leads to formation of ______a. Sea caves b. Mushroom rocks c. Moraines d. Sand dunes
26. Of the gases found in atmosphere, ______is nitrogen. a. 0.30% b. 0.93 c. 21% d. 78%
27. Passenger flights usually fly in which atmospheric layer? a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Mesosphere d. Thermosphere
28. Weather phenomena such as rainfall, fog and hailstorm occur in which of the following layers? a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Mesosphere d. Thermosphere
29. Which of the following states in India are more prone to cyclones that originate in the Bay of Bengal? a. Maharashtra b. Odisha c. Goa d. Kerala
30. Which factors are majorly associated with damages caused due to cyclones? a. Increase in wind velocity b. Excessive rainfall c. Tidal surge d. All options listed here
31. Which of the following are fresh-water sources on our planet Earth? a. Rivers b. Glaciers c. Springs d. All options listed here
32. Which trees can commonly be found in tropical evergreen forests? a. Rosewood b. Ebony c. Mahogany d. All options listed here
33. Which forests are also known as ‘Taiga”? a. Coniferous Forests b. Temperate Deciduous Forests c. Tropical Deciduous Forests d. Tropical Evergreen Forests
34. Temperate Grasslands are also known as ______in central Asia. a. Prairie b. Steppe c. Veld d. Pampas
35. Which of the following waste is most harmful for marine life? a. E-waste b. Plastic waste c. Metal waste d. All options listed here
36. Amazon rainforest is located in ______. a. South Asia b. South America c. South Africa d. South Korea
37. Coal, petroleum and natural gas are examples of ______resources. a. Renewable b. Non-renewable c. Man-made d. Non- conventional
38. Which of the following methods conserve soil? a. Afforestation b. Land reclamation c. Avoid overgrazing d. All options listed here
39. Breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and human activity is called ______a. Weathering b. Soil erosion c. Abrasion d. Cementation
40. To maintain soil health, bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter (straw) to retain soil moisture. Name this method of soil conservation? a. Contour barriers b. Mulching c. Contour ploughing d. Inter-cropping
41. Broad flat steps or terraces are made on steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. This type of terrace farming is beneficial, since it ______. a. Prevents surface runoff b. Escalates soil erosion c. Leads to surface runoff d. Leads to soil dispersal
42. Which is a waterborne disease? a. Malaria b. Cholera c. COVID-19 d. Tuberculosis
43. Name the technique in which blood from a recovered COVID-19 patient is used for treating a coronavirus patient? a. Remdesivir b. Plasma Therapy c. Hydro chloroquine d. None of the listed options
44. As per the details released by Ministry of AYUSH, GoI which of the following statement/s is/are true? a. Coronavirus can spread in any age group in humans b. Older people with pre-existing medical conditions are at higher risk c. COVID-19 symptoms are mild in adults especially in India d. All options listed here
45. Sustainable development comprises of which three verticals? a. Equity, Society, Environment b. Economy, Science, Education c. Economy, Society, Environment d. Ecological, Society, Political
46. Which is a Rabi crop? a. Rice b. Bajra c. Jowar d. Wheat
47. What is the result of melting of ice due to global warming? a. Loss of habitat of polar animals b. Sea level rise c. Submerging of low lying islands in water d. All options listed here
48. Which of the following contributes to global warming? a. Acetylene b. Methane c. Hydrogen d. Nitrogen
49. Name the waste treatment process that involves combustion of organic substances in controlled environment. a. Composting b. Combustion c. Anaerobic digestion d. Incineration
50. Which of the following threats to the environment are caused because of the expansion of agriculture and construction activities? a. Landslides b. Soil erosion c. Desertification d. All options listed here
51. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Sustainable development? a. Respect and care for all life forms b. Improve the quality of human life c. Change personal attitude and practices towards the environment d. Maximize depletion of natural resources
52. The United Nations designates specific days, weeks, years and decades as occasions to mark particular events or topics in order to promote, through awareness and action, the objectives of the Organization. According to UN, 2020 is celebrated as a year of______? a. International Year of Plant Health b. International Year of Indigenous Languages c. International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development d. International Year of Pulses
53. Which of the following methods can conserve water? a. Increase in forest cover b. Proper lining of irrigation canals c. Drip and trickle irrigation d. All options listed here
54. Which of the following birds is considered a vital cleanser of environment in India? a. Peacock b. Vulture c. Sarus Crane d. Great Indian Bustard
55. Which of the following accelerates the process of extinction of species? a. Deforestation and soil erosion b. Habitat destruction c. Tsunami and landslides d. All options mentioned here
56. What does ‘CITES’ stand for? a. Convention on Indian Trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora b. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora c. Cooperation on Indian Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora d. Cooperation on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
57. Which of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes? a. Terrace farming b. Shelter belts c. Mulching d. Rock dam
58. Which of the following conventional sources of energy is also referred to as ‘Buried Sunshine’? a. Natural gas b. Coal c. Petroleum d. Firewood
59. Which is the first country in the world to develop hydroelectricity? a. China b. Norway c. India d. United States
60. Where is the world’s first solar and wind powered bus shelter located? a. Scotland b. Germany c. China d. India
61. Which of the following facilitates decomposition of organic waste by bacterial action? a. Plastic bag b. Biogas digester c. Panel d. Incinerator
62. A ______crop is a profit crop which is grown to sell for profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm. a. Cash b. Food c. Fodder d. Subsidy
63. Food Security refers to access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food all time to meet dietary needs. Which SDG is focussed on achieving food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture? a. SDG 2 b. SDG 4 c. SDG 6 d. SDG 1
64. Which part of a banana plant is not directly consumed as food? a. Stem b. Flower c. Fruit d. Leaf
65. Animals that consume both plant based and animal based diets are called ______. a. Herbivores b. Carnivores c. Omnivores d. Decomposers
66. Which of the following ‘aquatic plant’ can be eaten as food? a. Lotus stem b. Water spinach c. Wild rice d. All options listed here
67. Left-over food at homes can be biologically processed into compost, thus contributing to ______of waste. a. Source reduction b. Amplification c. Dumping d. Recycling
68. Which primary nutrients are available in “energy giving foods”? a. Protein and starch b. Carbohydrates and fats c. Vitamin and carbohydrates d. Starch and fats
69. Which nutrient helps in protecting our body from diseases? a. Proteins b. Fats c. Vitamins d. Carbohydrates
70. Deficiency in calcium leads to ______a. Tooth decay b. Loss of vision c. Anemia d. Rickets
71. Where in India is National Rice Research Institute located? a. Pune b. Cuttack c. Ranchi d. Raipur
72. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? a. Carbon Dioxide b. Methane c. Water Vapor d. Oxygen
73. Which country has world’s largest geothermal power plants? a. USA b. Canada c. China d. India
74. Where was the first tidal energy station built? a. France b. Germany c. India d. Canada
75. Globally, which of the following economic sectors emits the largest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions? a. Transportation b. Buildings c. Industry d. Electricity and heat production
76. Which of the following gases does not trap heat? a. Carbon dioxide b. Nitrogen c. Water vapor d. Methane
77. Measuring soil moisture can help scientists in several ways. However which of the following is not trigerred by this? a. Agriculture b. Flood and drought prediction c. Climate variability d. Erosion
78. Which of the following did Galileo invent? a. Barometer b. Pendulum clock c. Microscope d. Telescope
79. Why is the Moon not considered a planet? a. It orbits the Earth b. It is too small c. It is too close to Earth d. It is too large
80. How far is the Moon from Earth? a. 5,280 miles (8,497 kms) b. 186,000 miles (299,338 kms) c. 240,250 miles (384,400 kms) d. 155,560 miles (250,451 kms)
81. Which planet is closest to the Sun? a. Venus b. Mercury c. Neptune d. Earth
82. Which planet is famous for its big red spot? a. Mercury b. Neptune c. Jupiter d. Mars
83. Sun is a powerful ______. a. Planet b. Galaxy c. Satellite d. Star
84. In which galaxy is Earth located? a. Sombrero b. Andromeda c. Milky Way d. Pinwheel
85. Liquids can be described as acidic, neutral, or basic, based on their pH value. The pH of milk is ______. a. Acidic b. Neutral c. Basic d. Alkaline
86. Which atmospheric layer contains the highest volume of clouds? a. Mesosphere b. Thermosphere c. Exosphere d. Troposphere
87. What is the study of weather called? a. Meteorology b. Climatology c. Aeronomy d. Agronomy
88. Who is an ethologist? a. A scientist who studies about ethos b. A scientists who studies about behavior of wild animals in their natural habitat c. A scientists who studies about wild plants d. A scientists who studies about flora and fauna in natural settings
89. Where do terricolous animals live? a. On barks of trees b. On high altitudes c. In the soil d. In sand dunes
90. ______is regarded as the father of evolution. a. Gregory Mendel b. Charles Darwin c. Albert Einstein d. Galileo
91. Amongst the following statement (s) related to Sustainability, which one is correct. I. It refers to a process or state that can be maintained indefinitely. II. Natural resources must use in ways that do not create ecological debts by over exploiting the carrying and productive capacity of the earth. III. A minimum necessary condition for sustainability is the maintenance of the total natural capital stock at or above the current level. a. Only I b. Only II c. Only II & III d. All statements are correct
92. Smog is a serious problem in many cities and continues to harm human health. It is harmful to senior citizens, children, and people with heart and lung conditions such as a. Emphysema b. Bronchitis c. Asthma d. All options listed here
93. Which species has a maximum count in the global biodiversity? a. Ferns b. Lichens c. Algae d. Fungi
94. Which amongst the following options is not included under in-situ conservation? a. National Park b. Botanical Gardens c. Wild Life Sanctuary d. Biosphere Reserve
95. Which is a native place for the Bharal and the Ox? a. Puducherry b. Daman and Diu c. Lakshadweep d. Ladakh
96. Cycle of the seasons is caused due to ______a. Rotation b. Revolution c. Gravitation d. Dispersion
97. What is latitude of the Equator? a. 23.5 degree N b. 23.5 degree S c. 66.5 degree N d. 0 degree
98. Which planet is known as Earth’s twin? a. Mercury b. Venus c. Jupiter d. Saturn
99. Pole Star indicates the direction towards ______a. South b. North c. East d. West
100. Yarlung zangbo originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal. In India, what is it commonly known as? a. Narmada b. Ganga c. Brahmaputra d. Yamuna
Level 3- Classes 9 and 10
1. Which is the largest salt water lake in India? a. Loktak lake b. Chilika Lake c. Pangong So d. Lake Pichola
2. This peak is known as Sagarmāthā in Nepal and in Tibet as Qomolangma, lies in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range and runs from eastern Tibet in Nyingchi prefecture, across the north of Bhutan and Nepal, following the border of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Indian and northern Pakistan. Name this peak a. Mount Everest b. Gangkhar Puensum c. Kangchenjunga d. K2
3. When was the Indus water treaty signed by India and Pakistan? a. 1940 b. 1950 c. 1960 d. 1970
4. The Sundarban Delta derived its name from this tree which grows well in marshland. Name the tree. a. Sundari b. Sheesham c. Sandal d. Teak
5. Which of the following are main pillars of the Namami Gange Programme? a. River-Front Development b. Bio-Diversity c. River-Surface Cleaning d. All options listed here
6. Which river has India’s largest drainage basin? a. Narmada b. Ganga c. Yamuna d. Mahanadi
7. Hydroelectric power generated by second biggest waterfall in India i.e. Shivasamudram falls is supplied to which of the following areas? a. Mysuru b. Bengaluru c. The Kolar Gold Field d. All options listed here
8. In which year was The Ganga Action Plan expanded to cover other rivers under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)? a. 1985 b. 1990 c. 1995 d. 2000
9. Which of the following are freshwater lakes in India? a. Sambhar b. Chilika c. Loktak d. Pachapadra
10. Name an Indian force, the largest specialized disaster response force in the world. a. RPF b. NDRF c. CRPF d. ITBP
11. The COP is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. What does COP stand for? a. Convention of Parties b. Conference of Parties c. Countries of Parties d. Convocation of Parties
12. Which of the following cyclones have affected Odisha so far? a. Cyclone Fani b. Cyclone Amphan c. Cyclone Titli d. All options listed here
13. Name the periodic development of a warm ocean current along the coast of Peru, a temporary replacement of the cold Peruvian current. a. El Nino b. ITCZ c. Jet stream d. Loo
14. In 2019, which place broke the world record of Mawsynram, being the wettest place? a. Mahabaleshwar b. Silchar c. Guwahati d. Cherrapunji
15. In which year was the wildlife protection act implemented in India? a. 1942 b. 1952 c. 1962 d. 1972
16. According to the Indus Water Treaty, India can use ______of total water carried by the Indus river system? a. 5 % b. 10% c. 15% d. 20 %
17. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart there is an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership? Name the ‘call for action’, which is talked about. a. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) b. Conference of Parties (COP) c. Global Action Program (GAP) d. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
18. Agenda 21 addresses which of the following issues? a. Combat environmental damage b. Combat poverty c. Combat disease d. All options listed here
19. In June 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than 178 countries adopted a comprehensive plan of action to build a global partnership for sustainable development to improve human lives and protect the environment. Name this plan of action? a. Agenda 21 b. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) c. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change d. Montreal Protocol
20. Which of the following is classified as a biotic resource? a. Flora b. Fisheries c. Livestock d. All options listed here
21. Which economic sector/s emits largest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions globally? a. Transport b. Agriculture c. Electricity and Heat Production d. Buildings
22. Which of the following statements best describes the aim of Agenda 21? a. Achieving national sustainable development b. Achieving partial sustainable development c. Achieving global sustainable development d. Achieving environmental stability
23. Robert Hooke in 1665 was the first to discover that all living things appear to consist of separate units, called as ______. a. Cells b. Nucleus c. Protoplasm d. Electron
24. Taj Mahal, which was once a famously pristine marble monument, is now turning yellow. Name the pollutants responsible for its current state. a. Sulphur dioxide b. Nitrogen dioxide c. Carbon-based particulates d. All options listed here
25. Smog can cause or aggravate health problems such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems as well as eye irritation and reduced resistance to colds and lung infections. Mixing of which two substances cause smog? a. Sulphur dioxide and fog b. Smoke and fog c. Smoke and ozone d. VOCs and mercury
26. What is the direct impact of increased levels of air pollution on human beings? a. Soil erosion b. Lowering of water table c. Respiratory problems d. Melting of glaciers
27. ______gas is present in highest percentage in atmosphere. a. Nitrogen b. Oxygen c. Carbon Dioxide d. Ozone
28. Breathing ozone can trigger a range of health problems including chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, and airway inflammation. What measures should be taken when the ozone level in atmosphere is high? a. Stay outdoors b. Stay hydrated c. Swim outdoors d. Remain empty stomach
29. Which of the following measures are advised by Ministry of AYUSH (GoI) to boost immunity during COVID-19 pandemic? a. Daily practice of Yogasana b. Daily practice of Pranayama c. Daily practice of meditation d. All options listed here
30. Name an agricultural practice of sustainable production, marketing, and use of high-value, intensively cultivated food and ornamental plants. a. Horticulture b. Sericulture c. Pisciculture d. Apiculture
31. Vitamin C contains antioxidants that help to destroy free radicals and support the body's natural immune response. Common source of vitamin C includes oranges and lemons. Which state in India is the main natural producer of oranges? a. Haryana b. Tamil Nadu c. Maharashtra d. Assam
32. ______was initiated by India to bring clean and affordable energy within the reach of all, and enhance international collaboration with countries having solar potential? a. International Solar Alliance b. Sustainable Energy for All c. Energy Storage Partnership d. Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative
33. ______is the first fully solar powered airport in the world that was conferred UN ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ in 2018? a. Athens International Airport b. Singapore Changi Airport c. Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport d. Cochin International Airport
34. The cluster based programme under the Soil Health Management initiative (Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna) encourages Indian farmers to adopt ______. a. Mechanized farming equipments b. Solar energy lighting c. Organic farming d. Solar pumps
35. Which scheme was launched in March 2019 to enable seamless connectivity across the country? a. One Nation, One Card b. REDD+ c. NEMMP d. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
36. Launched in 2019, what is the aim of the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme? a. Har Medh Par Pedh b. Har Ghar Jal c. One Nation, One Card d. Affordable LEDs for All
37. What is the Green Good Deeds Campaign led by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), GoI? a. A movement to promote sustainable lifestyles b. An initiative to make efficient lighting affordable for all c. A campaign to improve the quality of forest cover d. A movement to transition to cleaner fuels
38. What causes tides? a. Landslide b. Planetary orbital movement c. Moon’s gravity d. Solar illumination
39. Which amongst the following is the parent material of soil? a. Mountains b. Rocks c. Vegetation d. All options listed here
40. A village settlement around a lake, comes under which pattern? a. Checkboard Pattern b. Circular Pattern c. Radial Pattern d. Rectangular pattern
41. Which instrument is used to measure earthquake waves? a. Anemometer b. Hygrograph c. Thermometer d. Seismograph
42. The point of origin of earthquake is known as? a. Hypocentre b. Epi-zone c. Epicentre d. Earthquake core
43. What happens if the waste such as masks and gloves produced by hospitals during COVID - 19 treatment is not managed properly? a. It leads to the release of toxins in the environment b. It leads to secondary transmission of disease c. It leads to degradation of environment d. All options listed here
44. Which one of the following is true? a. Water has more species than land b. Land has more species than water c. Both water and land have equal number of species d. There is no data available for number of species on land and water
45. Amongst the following options, which is the least porous soil? a. Sandy Soil b. Clay Soil c. Loamy Soil d. Silt
46. There are 4 biodiversity hotspots in India. Identify one from the following options. a. Gangetic Plains b. Western Ghats c. Eastern Ghats d. Sundarbans
47. Terrestrial biodiversity is usually greater near the equator. Why? a. Because of warm climate and high primary productivity b. Because equator divides the Earth into two halves c. Because there is ample availability of water and forestland d. Because equator is at 0 degree latitude
48. Energy is released from fossil fuels due to which of the following? a. Pressure b. Pumping c. Cooling d. Burning
49. Which of the following is the least available energy resource in the world? a. Solar b. Nuclear c. Coal d. Oil
50. What type of energy is derived from heated groundwater? a. Hydroelectric b. Solar c. Geothermal d. Nuclear
51. Which is the most abundant protein in the human body? a. Tubulin b. Albumin c. Collagen d. Keratin
52. Who is credited with invention of the modern periodic table? a. Dmitri Mendeleev b. Antoine Lavoisier c. Gregor Mendel d. Alfred Nobel
53. Where in human body is most of the iron located? a. Brain b. Skin c. Bones d. Blood
54. What do you call an atom that has more protons than electrons? a. Molecule b. Isotope c. Anion d. Cation
55. Which process is highlighted through spreading out of a drop of ink in a cup of water? a. Diffusion b. Osmosis c. Vapour Pressure d. Effusion
56. If you fill a glass to the brim with water and add ice to it, what will happen? a. Water will overflow from the glass once ice melts b. Level of water in glass will remain unchanged when ice melts c. The water level will drop slightly as the ice melts. d. None of the listed options
57. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant? a. Ozone b. Carbon monoxide c. Nitrogen Dioxide d. Sulphur dioxide
58. Smog is a type of intense air pollution. It is often categorized as being either ______or ______smog. Summer smog is primarily associated with the photochemical formation of ozone. a. Summer, Winter b. Summer, Spring c. Winter, Autumn d. Winter, Spring
59. Hybrid crops are developed for fragile and unfavorable support systems. Aromatic hybrid Pusa RH-10 is developed at IARI, Pusa, New Delhi and is a long grain with excellent cooking quality. It has all basmati qualities and supports a reduced maturity duration, hence supporting income of farmers. RH 10 is a hybrid variety of______. a. Rice b. Wheat c. Mustard d. Soybean
60. There are operations specific to banana crop that help in increasing their productivity and quality. Name the process done to avoid water logging, and is done at 3-4 months after planting. Desuckering Pruning Propping Earthing
61. When is International Day for Biodiversity observed? a. May, 15 b. May, 20 c. May, 22 d. June, 5
62. Which country has world’s first sustainable biofuels economy? a. India b. Brazil c. Australia d. South Africa
63. Coal is the most widespread and most abundant fossil fuels. Which Indian state has the largest coal reserve? a. West Bengal b. Jharkhand c. Punjab d. Kerala
64. Sound becomes a noise pollution at decibels ______. a. Above 50 b. Above 80 c. Above 100 d. Above 130
65. Periyar National Park (PNR) is located in which Indian state? a. Odisha b. Kerala c. Tamil Nadu d. Andhra Pradesh
66. The fee charged by the operator of a landfill for the acceptance of a unit weight or volume of solid waste for disposal, is called ______.. a. Recycling Fee b. Dumping Duty c. Tipping Fee d. Material Fee
67. Which among the following crops would enrich the nitrogen content in the soil? a. Potato b. Sorghum c. Sunflower d. Pea
68. Which amongst the following is both- a greenhouse gas and is released from wastewater? a. Carbon Monoxide b. Sulfur Dioxide c. Methane d. Carbon Dioxide
69. Cultivation of such endangered species will lead to intermixing of genetic traits and thus will lead to complete loss of the original germplasm of these organisms. Which of the following plants are prohibited from cultivation and planting in India under the Wild Life Protection Act? a. Killer weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) b. Dragon Plant (Dracaena draca) c. Belladona (Atropta Belladona ) d. Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)
70. Which of the following National Parks do not belong to Andaman & Nicobar Islands? a. Button Island National Park b. Mount Harriet National Park c. Moiling National Park d. Wandoor Marine National Park
71. Pitti Island which is a bird sanctuary and a habitat of oceanic birds is a part of ______? a. Andaman & Nicobar Islands b. Lakshadweep Islands c. Daman & Diu d. Pondicherry
72. Who chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India? a. Prime Minister b. Minister of Environment & Forests, Climate Change c. Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Climate Change d. A renowned environmentalist of the country
73. The upcoming ______is organized to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. This will be held at Glasgow in 2021. a. COP 26 b. COP 12 c. COP 27 d. COP 14
74. Celebrated on March 18 every year, this day is commemorated mainly to keep the amount of residual waste as minimal as possible. The day was marked by Bureau of International Recycling, and supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Identify this day. a. The Global Recycling Day b. Waste Management Day c. International day of Residues d. Industrial Waste Day
75. In the context to India’s wild life, the flying fox is a ______. a. Bat b. Vulture c. Stork d. Kite
76. Which southern railway station has earned the unique distinction of being the first energy efficient A1 category station in India? a. Ootacamund b. Kacheguda c. Doddabetta d. Medak
77. Which of the following energy types produces radioactive waste? a. Tidal energy b. Nuclear energy c. Solar energy d. Wind energy
78. In 2017, India was awarded a certificate of commendation by Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for its effort to combat which of the following? a. Illegal trade in wild plants b. Illegal trade in wild life c. Illegal trade of rare fossil fuels d. Illegal trade in rare minerals
79. What do you mean by Eutrophication? a. Water purification b. Neutralization of waste water c. Waste water treatment process d. Enrichment of plant nutrients in water bodies
80. Electromagnetic radiation energy is in the form of? a. Heat b. Wave c. Light d. All options listed here
81. Use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in India came into effect from when? a. Dec 2000 b. Dec 2001 c. Dec 2002 d. Dec 2003
82. Name a waste disposal method where solid organic wastes are converted to residue and gaseous products through combustion. a. Incarnation b. Incineration c. Incarceration d. Incubation
83. Basel Convention mainly deals with______. a. Biological diversity b. Hazardous wastes and their disposals in international boundary c. Persistent organic pollutants d. Ozone depleting
84. What is the mix of events that happen each day in our atmosphere, varying in different parts of the world is known as? a. Weather b. Climate c. Temperature d. Pressure
85. In which layer of atmosphere does most weather phenomenon happens? a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Ionosphere d. Mesosphere
86. What is the SI unit of energy? a. Watt b. Joule c. Newton d. Kilogram
87. “Wave Energy” is an indirect form of renewable energy that causes movement of water on surface of oceans. By capturing this energy the motion of waves is converted to ______energy and helps drive an electricity generator. a. Mechanical b. Kinetic c. Wind d. Potential
88. What is the study of the atmosphere and weather patterns over time called? This field of science focuses on recording and analyzing weather patterns throughout the world and understanding the atmospheric conditions. a. Climatology b. Etiology c. Seismology d. Radiology
89. A scientist who specializes in field of climate science is called ______. a. Climatologist b. Physicist c. Meteorologist d. Paleontologist
90. Which of the following resource does not produce carbon dioxide while releasing energy? a. Oil b. Natural gas c. Coal d. Uranium
91. Identify the combination of two characteristics of geothermal energy? a. Expensive and non-polluting b. Expensive and polluting c. Inexpensive and non-polluting d. Inexpensive and polluting
92. Of the following, which is the most efficient way to manage waste without application of energy and resources? a. Incineration b. Landfills c. Reduction at source d. Burning
93. Which atmospheric layer is nearest to surface of the earth? a. Troposphere b. Mesosphere c. Thermosphere d. Stratosphere
94. Which national park in India is known to be home of the Great Indian One Horned Rhino? a. Raja ji National Park b. Jim Corbet National Park c. Bandipur National Park d. Kaziranga National Park
95. Which amongst the following can be used as biofertilizer? a. Rhizobium b. Plastics c. Nitrate d. Phosphorous
96. Dwarfism in sugarcane is triggered due to presence of ______. a. Virus b. Bacteria c. Insect d. Fungus
97. Which organization determines MSP (minimum support price) in India? a. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices b. The Agriculture Ministry c. The Finance Commission d. The National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development
98. What is role of xylem in plants? a. Transport of water b. Transport of amino acids c. Transport of food d. Transport of oxygen
99. While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that- a. The food is not cooked completely b. The fuel is not burning completely c. The fuel is very efficient d. The fuel is burning completely
100. The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for______a. Nutrition b. Excretion c. Respiration d. Transportation
Level 4- Classes 11 and 12
1. Honey bee has a very important role in the life cycle of flowering plants. It is this role that makes them integral to ecosystem health and food resource security. Which of the following functions are credited to honey bees? a. Circulation b. Aeration c. Pollination d. Plantation
2. Air pollution is one of the many ______factors that can influence bee populations. This in turn affects pollination and health of flowering plants. a. Abiotic b. Biotic c. Natural d. Living
3. Which term is used to describe a type of pollination whereby pollen of plants is distributed by insects? a. Hydrophily b. Zoophily c. Entomophily d. Anemophily
4. Which crop is immersed in water during its growing period, leading to the emission of large quantities of methane into the atmosphere? a. Wheat b. Maize c. Rice d. Barley
5. Thomas Malthus introduced a term to define the maximum population size our environment can sustain indefinitely. What is the term? a. Carrying Capacity b. Carbon footprint c. Ecological footprint d. None of the listed options
6. Considering the current pattern of over- consumption, individuals living in developed countries have, in general, a ______ecological footprint than those living in the developing world. a. Higher b. Lesser c. Same d. Proportionate
7. The giant panda and the distantly related red panda share characteristics of both bears and raccoon. Of these two, which is found in India in its natural habitat? a. Giant panda b. Red panda c. Both d. None of the listed options
8. India is pushing to increase fish production in small ponds and water bodies, which will not only be a boon for small farmers, but also contribute to the nation’s nutrition and its gross domestic product. These efforts are known as ______. a. Sea Revolution b. Green Revolution c. Fish Revolution d. Blue Revolution
9. This ambitious global cooperation project is facilitating researchers to begin to understand the blueprint for building a person. It helps them to learn more about the functions of genes and proteins, and is expected to have a major impact in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, and the life sciences. Name the project. a. Human Genome Project b. 1000 Genomes Project c. ENCODE d. Epigenomics Project
10. Solar paint is an ambitious advancement made in the field of renewable energy research. It is a step beyond silicon based solar technology. Which base is used in solar paints to produce energy? a. Nanoparticles b. Gum resin c. Agar d. Gelatin
11. Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the ______, species, and ecosystem level. a. Population b. Community c. Variety d. Genetic
12. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has some beneficial uses, it can be toxic to humans and animals, causing health effects. Lead is particularly more dangerous to ______because their bodies absorb it readily and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. a. Men b. Women c. Elderly d. Children
13. The science of soil-less gardening is called ______. It basically involves growing healthy plants without the use of a traditional soil medium. a. Hydroponics b. Vivipary c. Parthenogenesis d. None of the listed options
14. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List includes the global conservation status of many species. A/ An ______species is that which is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. a. Endangered b. Extinct c. Threatened d. Rare
15. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List lists the global conservation status of many species. An/A ______species is a group of organisms that are very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered. a. Rare b. Endangered c. Extinct d. Threatened
16. An important method to control spread of contagious diseases is to disrupt the transmission pathway. The high virulence and prevalence of Bubonic plague took a heavy toll on human life. Caused by a bacterial strain, Yersina pestis, this disease was also known as: a. Yellow fever b. Black death c. COVID d. Tuberculosis
17. ______is the backbone of life on Earth as it is present in various forms everywhere. A majority of it is returned to the atmosphere through volcanoes. When volcanoes erupt, they eject a form of this element as carbon dioxide gas to the atmosphere. a. Carbon b. Nitrogen c. Silicon d. Calcium
18. The ______is the lowest layer of our atmosphere. Upwards from the ground it extends to about 10 km above sea level. a Troposphere b Stratosphere c Mesosphere d Ionosphere
19. ______sources of energy can either not be replaced or are replaced very slowly by natural processes. Overuse of these resources is currently leading to their depletion. a. Non renewable b. Renewable c. Non-conventional d. None of the listed options
20. The term GM, which stands for ‘______’, is most commonly used to refer to crop plants created by humans using advanced molecular biology techniques. a. Genetically modified b. Green mass c. Great maize d. Green maize
21. The coliform bacterial test is done to check the status of pollution in a water sample. It ascertains whether the sample has microscopic organis ms usually found in our ______. a. Circulatory system b. Respiratory system c. Nervous system d. Digestive system
22. Radio waves in the shortwave band can be reflected or refracted from a layer of electrically charged atoms in the atmosphere called the ______. a Mesosphere b Troposphere c Stratosphere d Ionosphere
23. A rain shadow is a patch of land that has been forced to become a desert because mountain ranges blocked all plant-growing, rainy weather. On one side of the mountain, called as ______the weather is wet and conducive for plant growth. a. Windward side b. Leeward side c. Eastward Side d. Westward Side
24. Heavy metal pollutants in the atmosphere are of concern, as they have adverse health effects. Identify which of the following are heavy metals? a. Lead b. Calcium c. Both a & b d. None of the listed options
25. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound, originally developed as an insecticide, but became infamous for its environmental impacts. What is it commonly known as? a. DDT b. Agent Orange c. Sevin d. MIC
26. India is a biodiversity rich region. It harbors several ecosystem habitats and hosts four biodiversity ______: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland. Name it. a. Hotspots b. Redspots c. Lowspots d. Landspots
27. ______are plastics made from organic materials such as corn starch, and often made up of polylactic acid (PLA). PLA has properties similar to polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PET) and looks just like ordinary plastic. a. Bioplastics b. Pheromones c. Biodegradable plastics d. Polystyrene
28. Cactus has an ability to withstand long periods of dry conditions as they have penetrating roots and special features to store water. What are these special categories of desert plants known as? a. Xerophytes b. Saprophytes c. Phytophytes d. Aerophytes
29. Which two most common gases are present in dry air? a. Neon and oxygen b. Nitrogen and helium c. Oxygen and nitrogen d. Argon and nitrogen
30. Name the animal which is referred in the phrase ‘Grey blanket over Australia’. The animal is responsible for grave damage to agriculture every year. a. Kangaroo b. Rabbit c. Koala bear d. Cat
31. ______are defined as ‘the world’s major communities, classified according to predominant vegetation, and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment’. a. Biome b. Niche c. Ecosystem d. None of the listed options
32. Light and heat from the sun are responsible for almost all life on earth. Plants require ______for photosynthesis, and animals survive by eating plants or prey on other animals. a. Natural gas b. Sunlight c. Geothermal energy d. Coal
33. Which of the following substances is the major cause for the loss of our stratospheric ozone shield? a. Kryptonite b. CFCs c. Oxygen d. Acid rain
34. Toyota Prius, is a car combining two or more sources of power. In comparison to a standard vehicle, it gives better mileage and emits fe wer pollutants. This car falls under which of the following category? a. Electric Car b. Petrol Car c. Hybrid Car d. Diesel Car
35. Fermentation occurs under anaerobic conditions. Which fuel can be produced by the fermentation of sugar cane, sawdust, corn, or wood chips ? a. Uranium b. Kerosene c. Alcohol d. Hydrogen
36. Which is the only continent that does not have a desert? a. Asia b. Europe c. North America d. South America
37. Ecosystems consist of various non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) components. The abiotic components include various physical and chemical factors. Which of the following is an example of a biotic component in a forest ecosystem? a. Oxygen b. Carbon dioxide c. Bacteria d. Phosphorous
38. Renewable energy is any source of energy that can be used without depleting its reserves. These sources are indirectly derived from solar energy. Which of the following statements can be attributed to renewable energy? a. These sources will run out. b. They severely pollute the environment. c. Most resources do not need burning. d. They all use the power of the sun.
39. The koala bear is a nocturnal, tree-dwelling creature, which feeds almost exclusively on the leaves of a few species of eucalyptus. To which family does the koala bear actually belong? a. Reptile b. Marsupial c. Rodent d. Amphibians
40. Name the national park in Assam which has the largest number of one-horned rhinoceros? a. Periyar National Park b. Kanha National Park c. Kaziranga National Park d. Corbett National Park
41. There is a worldwide ban on international trade in ivory and ivory products. Still many domestic markets thrive on illegal ivory businesses. This town on the Kerala coast is perhaps the single most exit point for ivory from the southern part of India. Which is this town? a. Kozhikode b. Quilon c. Kochi d. Palakkad
42. There is a maximum population size that a specific habitat or ecosystem can support over a time without degrading the environment. What is this population size called? a. Demographic capacity b. Carrying capacity c. Geographic capacity d. Environmental capacity
43. Paints cause environmental and health hazards, but they are also helpful in providing protection to surfaces, as they ______a. Provide light b. Accelerate friction c. Prevent corrosion d. Halt sound
44. While purchasing electric appliances and equipment, buy products that are ______to save energy consumption. a. Energy efficient b. Energy inefficient c. Energy exhaustive d. Energy absorbing
45. Which of the following snake is found naturally in India? a. Cobra b. Rattle snake c. Spitting cobra d. Anaconda
46. ______is a low-pressure area formed in the atmosphere in which winds spiral inwards. Nisarga was an example of this tropical feature that had hit the coastal city of Mumbai in Maharashtra in June 2020. a. Hurricane b. Tornado c. Tsunami d. Cyclone
47. ‘Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.’ This famous quote is one of the earliest in the direction of defining sustainable development. Who had said this? a. Sardar V Patel b. Mahatma Gandhi c. Kofi Annan d. Pandit Nehru
48. Which of the following four-letter word is a combination of smoke and fog and is used to describe a form of air pollution? a. Smog b. Coke c. Coal d. Coat
49. Some products we use contain CFC, which are responsible for depletion of ozone layer. What is the full form of CFCs? a. Chlorofluorocarbons b. Chemofluorines c. Chlorofoam d. Chloricfluorides
50. Most flowering plants depend on insects like honeybees and butterflies to transport ______from one part of a flower to another. a. Stomata b. Eggs c. Lenticels d. Pollen
51. Established in 1972, and with its headquarter in Bonn, Germany, The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM - Organics International) is the worldwide umbrella organization for the ______movement, which represents close to 800 affiliates in 117 countries. a. Organic agriculture b. Monocrop culture c. Synthetic agriculture d. GMO agriculture
52. Which of the following are included in the principles of organic agriculture? a. Sustain and enhance the health of soil, plants, animals and humans as one and indivisible. b. Build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to common environment and life processes. c. Should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment. d. All options listed here
53. Certified organic products cannot contain genetically engineered ingredients because the latter are manipulated in a lab. What is a GMO? a. Genetically modified organisms b. Genetically mutated organisms c. General mutagenic organisms d. Generated modified organisms
54. An area is notified as a National Park based on its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, or zoological association or importance, needed to for the purpose of protecting & propagating or developing wildlife therein or its environment. Which is the first National Park of India, earlier known as Hailey National Park? a. Hazaribagh National Park b. Keoladeo National Park c. Corbett National Park d. Bandipur National Park
55. Which pesticide is banned by India for agricultural spraying but is used against malaria? a. DDT b. Endosulphan c. Malathion d. Pyrethrin
56. Did you know that a beach in Odisha, India serves as a nesting site for turtles in mass numbers? Females of this species return to the same beach from where they hatched, to lay their eggs. They lay their eggs in conical nests about one and a half feet deep, which they laboriously dig with their hind flippers. Gahirmatha, located along the northern Orissa coast, hosts the largest known nesting concentration of which of these turtle species? a. Loggerhead turtle b. Olive Ridley turtle c. Great Indian Bustard d. Mugger crocodile
57. The Ramsar Convention held in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, aims at protection of which of the following ecosystems? a. Wetlands b. Deserts c. Oceans d. Forests
58. Magnetic energy produced by vast storms on the Sun’s surface strikes the upper atmosphere of the Earth producing patterns in the sky near the poles. What is this phenomenon termed as urora borealis, commonly called? a. The Northern Lights b. The Southern Lights c. The Western Lights d. The Night Lights
59. Benzene, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, are a few common examples of VOCs that may be present in our daily lives. Some of the main sources of VOCs found at household level are? a. Paints b. Vinyl flooring c. Air fresheners d. All options listed here
60. VOCs are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. These are mostly human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, etc. What is the full form of VOC? a. Volatile Organic Compound b. Volatile Organic Chemical c. Ventilation Organic Chemical d. Versatile Oil Compound
61. Which of the following statements hold true for bio pesticides? a. They are not an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides b. They are not derived from living organisms, microorganisms, and other natural sources c. They pose less risk to people d. They pose risk to environment just like any other synthetic pesticide
62. This strategy focuses on long-term prevention of damage to crops through a combination of techniques (biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties). What is the technical name for this type of bio-control? a. Integrated Pest Management b. Carbofuran fumigation c. Nematicide application d. Synthetic pyrenoids
63. ______cancer refers to corrosion of monuments by action of sulfuric acid and nitric acid. The SO2 and NOx absorb moisture from air and get converted into respective acids and cause corrosion. a. Marble b. Acid c. Black d. Green
64. Marine debris is litter that ends up in oceans, seas, and other large bodies of water. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. It is also known as the ______trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan. a. Atlantic b. Indian c. Pacific d. Arctic
65. Marine pollution poses high risk to seals and other marine mammals. They also get trapped in fishing nets, which are long abandoned. What is this phenomenon known as? a. Ghost fishing b. Live fishing c. Sport fishing d. Spot fishing
66. The Moon and the Earth do not have the same temperature. Temperatures on the moon are extreme, ranging from boiling hot to freezing cold depending on where the sun is shining. Why? a. Due to lack of atmosphere on moon b. Due to the distance from Sun c. Due to presence of less oxygen d. None of the options listed here
67. When the wind blows past a wind turbine, its blades capture the wind's ______energy and rotate, turning it into mechanical energy. This rotation turns an internal shaft connected to a gearbox, which increases the speed of rotation producing electricity. a. Potential b. Kinetic c. Electrical d. Chemical
68. Pollutants can be more concentrated in animals higher in the food chain because of ______. a. Biomagnification b. Bioconcentration c. Bioaccumulation d. Bioassay
69. ______is a process that occurs at all trophic levels in an aquatic environment. This is the opposite of bio magnification, since in this process a pollutant gets smaller in concentration as it progresses up a food web. a. Pollution b. Biodilution c. Bioaccumulation d. Magnification
70. In 1987, the World Commission on Environment and Development originally created the term “sustainable development”. What is this commission also known as? a. Species Survival Commission b. Brundtland Commission c. Ocean Biodiversity Commission d. None of the options listed here
71. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has been the guiding principle and environmental conscience-keeper of the world agriculture since the late sixties as a responsive sequel to the classical book written by Rachel Carson? What is the title of this book? a. The Sea Around Us b. Silent Spring c. Always, Rachel d. The Sense of Wonder
72. Which Indian scientist has discovered that plants (Mimosa pudica) respond to external stimulus? a. Jagdish Chandra Bose b. Har Gobind Khorana c. MS Swaminathan d. CV Raman
73. Which of the following plant grows voraciously on water bodies like lakes and streams and aids in the process of eutrophication? a. Hyacinth b. Hydrilla c. Spirulina d. Gnetum
74. ______is a type of greenhouse where polyethylene cover is used. It is a low cost and easy maintenance solution. a. Polyhouse b. Polygon house c. Bamboo house d. Portacabin
75. Natural habitat of most polar bears is north of the Arctic Circle to the North Pole. Polar bears live in Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, and some northern islands owned by Norway, such as Svalbard. Of the following which is the most preferred natural prey of polar bear? a. Seal b. Garbage c. Seaweed d. Berries
76. Which of the following food type makes up nearly all of a giant panda’s diet? a. Bamboo b. Insects c. Apples d. Spirogyra
77. Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are all greenhouse gases released due to the burning of fossil fuels. Out of these, which is/ are the most harmful gas that is released naturally from soil and water body during nitrification and de-nitrification processes? This also damages the ozone layer, thus reducing the protection offered from harmful UV sun rays? a. Carbon Dioxide b. Methane c. Nitrous Oxide d. Both Carbon Dioxide and Methane
78. Release of unwanted heat into environment causes water temperature to rise, affecting the aquatic environment, and existence of the aquatic species. What is this release of unwanted heat into the surroundings known as? a. Thermal pollution b. Photo pollution c. Phyto pollution d. Hydro pollution
79. Buildings can be made energy-efficient during construction by following a few practices. Which of the following factors does not influence energy efficiency of a house? a. House orientation b. Space planning c. Natural lighting d. Distance from a motorable road
80. Insulation helps reduce heat gain and heat loss from a building. Double-glazed windows act as good ______by ensuring air gaps between the double glaze. a. Insulators b. Reflectors c. Purifiers d. Amplifiers
81. Practicing social distancing has been listed as a major task in fight against COVID-19. Government of India has suggested maintaining how much distance while practicing social distancing? a. Min 6 ft. b. Min 6 inches c. Min 6 mtr. d. Min 6 km
82. Which of the following has not been mentioned under COVID 19 pledge? a. I promise to follow and encourage others to follow the key COVID appropriate behaviours. b. To always wear a mask or face cover, especially when in public places. c. To maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from others. d. Together we will win this fight against COVID-19
83. Which of the following tasks have been listed by the government to fight COVID – 19? a. Practice social distancing b. Take care of elderly c. Don’t fire people from jobs d. All options listed here
84. Which of the following drinks has been suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH as an ‘Ayurvedic Immunity Promoting Measure’? a. Black tea b. Black coffee c. Golden milk d. Hot milk
85. Herbal tea/ decoction suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH as an ‘Ayurvedic Immunity Promoting Measure’ should include which of the following ingredients? a. Dalchini (Cinnamon) b. Shunthi (Dry Ginger) c. Kalimirch (Black pepper) d. All options listed here
86. A majority of the River Ganga basin is in India. The Ganga river basin covers 11 Indian states and UTs. These are U.P., M.P., Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi and ______. a. Uttarakhand b. Punjab c. Jammu and Kashmir d. Assam
87. Grey/ Gray water is all the wastewater generated in households or office buildings without______contamination. It is primarily all waste water without the outflow from toilets. As grey water contains fewer pathogens than domestic waste water, it is generally safer to handle and easier to treat and reuse on-site for toilet flushing, landscape or crop irrigation, and other non-potable uses. a. Heavy metal b. Fecal c. Coloured d. E-waste
88. Pollutants discharged from tanneries cause excessive damage to environment. In conventional vegetable tanning, barks and nuts are used throughout the whole tanning process instead of ______. a. Nickel b. Lead c. Copper d. Chromium
89. Waste should be segregated into dry and wet before disposal. Dry waste includes wood, metals, glass and related items. Wet waste typically refers to organic waste usually generated by eating establishments. Waste sorting involves separating items post collection. Which of the following statement holds true for effective waste management? a. Segregation of waste ensures pure, quality material. b. Sorting of waste produces impure materials with lower quality. c. Segregation is a better method over sorting as it leads to minimum wastage d. All options listed here
90. Diesel gensets are a cause of concern since their emissions reduce the quality of air. When diesel is burnt in a generator, it emits oxides of Nitrogen, Carbon Monoxide and particulate matter. Along with air compliance norms, what are the other pollution compliance norms that gensets need to adhere to? a. Noise pollution b. Water Pollution c. Municipal waste pollution d. Fire pollution
91. Oil pulling therapy has been recommended as an immunity boosting measure by the Ministry of AYUSH during COVID – 19 pandemic. What does it mean? a. Drink Sesame / Coconut oil followed with a swish b. Swish Sesame / Coconut oil followed with drinking of warm water c. Drinking warm water followed with a swish with Sesame / Coconut oil d. None of the options listed here
92. What is the full form of AIIA (an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India)? a. All India Institute of Aesthetics b. All India Institute of AAYUSH c. All India Institute of Ayurveda d. All India Institute of Allopathy
93. Coal and petroleum are important fossil fuels which are formed due to a series of reactions spread over several million years. When fossil fuels are burnt, which of the are not released? a. Carbon dioxide b. Sulphur dioxide c. Copper oxide d. Heat
94. As there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it is preferred to take preventive measures which boost our immunity in these times. ______(a plant based science) being the science of life, propagates the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and happy living. Which of the following fits the best in the blank? a. Allopathy b. Ayurveda c. Yoga d. Homeopathy
95. The Asian long horned beetle got transported to the western world in the 90’s via a shipment of solid wood packing material from China. This tiny black beetle is responsible for death of thousands of trees in USA. What was the port of entry of this shipment from China? a. Brooklyn, New York. b. Redlands, California c. Texas, Houston d. None of the above
96. Which of the following process is used to clean up soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons and other hazardous compounds? a. Bioremediation b. Fragmentation c. Innoculation d. Gasification
97. Waste in water causes various forms of water borne diseases. Which of the following infection causes round worm, whip worm, and thread worm? a. Helminthic b. Bacterial c. Protozoan d. Viral
98. Carbon monoxide has 200 times more affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen. It combines and forms a stable compound, which is highly poisonous and causes suffocation and death. Identify it? a. Carboxyhaemoglobin b. Carbon monoxide c. Carbon dioxide d. Carbonate
99. Over exploitation of resources have driven many plant and animal species to extinction. Which of the following species is not extinct in India? a. Cheetah b. Sikkim Stag c. Mountain quail d. Dhole
100. ______is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression in endotherms. It is a seasonal feature characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It most commonly occurs during winter months. a. Hibernation b. Aestivation c. Gestation d. Frutification