MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 39

MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 39

1. Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy that India is increasingly utilizing to reduce environmental impact?
a) Coal
b) Hydro Power
c) Solar Power
d) Nuclear Power
2. What is a major environmental benefit of using Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in rural areas?
a) Reduces deforestation and air pollution
b) Increases cattle dung production
c) Decreases the need for clean water
d) Improves soil erosion
3. Which of the following statements is true regarding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) usage in Delhi?
a) CNG usage has no effect on pollution levels.
b) CNG is used in public transport to help reduce air pollution.
c) CNG is only available for private vehicles.
d) CNG increases emissions from public transport.
4. What type of renewable energy source relies on high wind speeds to generate power without environmental harm?
a) Biomass energy
b) Solar energy
c) Wind energy
d) Hydroelectric energy
5. Photovoltaic cells are an essential part of which sustainable energy source?
a) Wind Power
b) Solar Power
c) Hydroelectric Power
d) Nuclear Power
6. Mini-hydel plants in mountainous areas are beneficial because they:
a) Require and changes
b) Are environment-friendly and meet local power needs
c) Are expensive with high benefits
d) Need less transmission infrastructure
7. Traditional Indian healthcare systems like Ayurveda and Unani are environmentally sustainable because they:
a) Involve large-scale industrial processes
b) Depend on synthetic chemicals
c) Use natural medicinal plants with low side effects
d) Focus on high-energy treatments
8. What is one advantage of biocomposting over chemical fertilizers?
a) Faster plant growth with chemical fertilizers
b) Reduction of chemical contamination in soil and water
c) Increased irrigation demand
d) High costs associated with compost production
9.Why are neem-based biopesticides preferred in sustainable agriculture?
a) They are harmful to birds and lizards.
b) They reduce contamination of food and water.
c) They lead to higher contamination in groundwater.
d) They are highly expensive to produce.
10. Sustainable development focuses on which of the following primary goals?
a) Maximizing industrial growth
b) Meeting current needs without compromising future resources
c) Relying on fossil fuels for energy
d) Reducing agricultural output