SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 - Environmental Science (EVS)

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Environmental Science

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Environmental Science

Environmental Studies & Science – Part 3

Q1. The Brahmaputra is described as which type of river?
  • A. Underground river
  • B. Braided river
  • C. Glacier-only river
  • D. Seasonal stream
Correct Answer: B. Braided river
Q2. Assam falls under which seismic hazard zone of India?
  • A. Zone II
  • B. Zone III
  • C. Zone IV
  • D. Zone V
Correct Answer: D. Zone V
Q3. What was the magnitude of the great 1950 Assam earthquake on the Richter scale?
  • A. 6.5
  • B. 7.2
  • C. 8.6
  • D. 9.5
Correct Answer: C. 8.6
Q4. Earthquakes are caused by movement along:
  • A. Ocean currents
  • B. Tectonic plate fault lines
  • C. River banks
  • D. Wind currents
Correct Answer: B. Tectonic plate fault lines
Q5. On the Richter scale, an increase of one whole number corresponds to:
  • A. Doubling of amplitude
  • B. Tenfold increase in amplitude
  • C. Hundredfold increase
  • D. No change in amplitude
Correct Answer: B. Tenfold increase in amplitude
Q6. Floods in Assam are mainly caused by:
  • A. Volcanic eruption
  • B. Heavy monsoon rainfall and the Brahmaputra
  • C. Tsunamis
  • D. Sandstorm
Correct Answer: B. Heavy monsoon rainfall and the Brahmaputra
Q7. River-bank erosion in Assam has mainly led to:
  • A. Increase in cultivable land
  • B. Displacement of people and loss of farmland
  • C. Better roads
  • D. Cleaner rivers
Correct Answer: B. Displacement of people and loss of farmland
Q8. Deforestation contributes to climate change mainly by:
  • A. Releasing stored carbon
  • B. Increasing oxygen
  • C. Cooling the air
  • D. Removing all clouds
Correct Answer: A. Releasing stored carbon
Q9. The South-West monsoon is associated with which season in India?
  • A. Winter
  • B. Summer (June-September)
  • C. Spring
  • D. Autumn
Correct Answer: B. Summer (June-September)
Q10. Population explosion is mainly due to:
  • A. High death and high birth rates
  • B. Reduced death rates while birth rates remained high
  • C. Reduced birth rates
  • D. Equal birth and death rates
Correct Answer: B. Reduced death rates while birth rates remained high
Q11. Article 48A of the Indian Constitution directs the State to:
  • A. Develop industries
  • B. Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife
  • C. Provide free education
  • D. Promote tourism
Correct Answer: B. Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife
Q12. Which Article of the Constitution lists protecting the environment as a fundamental duty of citizens?
  • A. Article 14
  • B. Article 21
  • C. Article 51A(g)
  • D. Article 32
Correct Answer: C. Article 51A(g)
Q13. In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India?
  • A. 1965
  • B. 1972
  • C. 1980
  • D. 1986
Correct Answer: B. 1972
Q14. In which year was the Environment Protection Act enacted in India?
  • A. 1972
  • B. 1981
  • C. 1986
  • D. 1995
Correct Answer: C. 1986
Q15. In which year was the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?
  • A. 1974
  • B. 1980
  • C. 1981
  • D. 1986
Correct Answer: C. 1981
Q16. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in:
  • A. 1972
  • B. 1974
  • C. 1980
  • D. 1986
Correct Answer: B. 1974
Q17. The principle of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is also known as:
  • A. The Three Rs
  • B. The Five Es
  • C. The Two Ws
  • D. The Four Ps
Correct Answer: A. The Three Rs
Q18. Which Indian wildlife organisation is based in Assam?
  • A. CSE
  • B. Aaranyak
  • C. Keystone Foundation
  • D. WWF-India
Correct Answer: B. Aaranyak
Q19. The central pollution-monitoring body in India is:
  • A. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)
  • B. WHO
  • C. IUCN
  • D. WWF
Correct Answer: A. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)
Q20. The Ministry responsible for environmental policy in India is:
  • A. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • C. Ministry of Defence
  • D. Ministry of External Affairs
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Q21. In which year was the Forest (Conservation) Act enacted?
  • A. 1972
  • B. 1980
  • C. 1986
  • D. 1990
Correct Answer: B. 1980
Q22. Which is NOT one of the Three Rs of waste management?
  • A. Reduce
  • B. Reuse
  • C. Recycle
  • D. Refuse export
Correct Answer: D. Refuse export
Q23. In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?
  • A. 1965
  • B. 1973
  • C. 1980
  • D. 1992
Correct Answer: B. 1973

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