The Government of India set-up Central Pollution Control Board in
1970
1972
1974
1976
The number of motor vehicles has increased from about ________ in 1951.
1.5 lakh
2 lakh
3 lakh
4.5 lakh
Ozone layer prevents most harmful wavelengths of ultraviolet light from passing through the
Green revolution
Ultraviolet rays
Earth atmosphere
Ozone layer
Which concept was emphasized by the United Nations Conference on environment and Development (UNCED)?
Sustained development
Ozone depletion
Development
Ozone depletion refers to the phenomenon of reductions on the amount of ozone in the
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
The black soil of the Deccan plateau is particularly suitable for cultivation of
Wheat
Cotton
Rice
Sugarcane
Which problem is caused by high levels of Chlorine and Bromine compounds on the stratosphere?
______ means the ability of the environment to absorb degradation.
Absorptive capacity
renewable resources
carrying capacity
Non renewable resources
What is the aim of chipko movement?
Protecting forest in the Himalayas
Prevent diseases
Pollution
Environment
In India, ________ is widespread in urban areas.
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Air Pollution
Noise pollution