Evs Question Bank

SRIKRISHNADEVARAYAEDUCATIONALTRUST
SIRM.VISVESVARAYAINSTITUTEOFTECHNOLOGY
(Affiliatedto VTU-Belagavi, RecognizedbyAICTE andAccredited by NAAC)
21 CIV 57 QUESTION BANK
1. What is the primary purpose of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in environmental pollution
mitigation? a) Monitoring pollution levels b) Analyzing spatial data c) Implementing environmental
policies d) Conducting field experiments
2. Which of the following best describes the role of remote sensing in environmental pollution
mitigation? a) Identifying sources of pollution b) Implementing environmental regulations c)
Mapping changes in land use d) Providing clean energy solutions
3. What is the key aim of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) in environmental management? a)
Predicting the impact of pollution on human health b) Assessing the environmental consequences of
proposed projects c) Monitoring pollution levels in urban areas d) Analyzing the effectiveness of
pollution control measures
4. ISO 14001 is a standard related to: a) Environmental Management Systems b) Water treatment
technologies c) Green building construction d) NGO management practices
5. Environmental stewardship by NGOs involves: a) Lobbying for environmental regulations b)
Managing natural resources sustainably c) Promoting eco-friendly consumer behavior d)
Supporting industrial pollution
6. During a field visit to an Environmental Engineering Laboratory, which activity is most likely to be
observed? a) Testing water quality b) Constructing green buildings c) Monitoring air pollution levels
d) Designing waste management systems
7. What is a primary focus of a green building? a) Maximizing energy consumption b) Minimizing
environmental impact c) Increasing pollution emissions d) Using non-renewable resources
8. In a wastewater treatment plant, which process is used to remove solid particles from sewage? a)
Filtration b) Aeration c) Disinfection d) Sedimentation
9. What is the goal of water treatment plants? a) Increasing water pollution b) Reducing waterborne
diseases c) Disposing of industrial waste d) Enhancing agricultural irrigation
10. What is the primary purpose of conducting fieldwork in environmental engineering? a) Analyzing
pollution data remotely b) Assessing the effectiveness of pollution control measures c) Lobbying for
environmental regulations d) Advocating for environmental stewardship
11.Groundwater depletion/recharging is primarily caused by:
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Agricultural practices
c) Urbanization
d) Desalination projects
12.Which of the following is NOT considered a consequence of climate change?

a) Rising sea levels
b) Increased frequency of hurricanes
c) Decreased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
d) Shifts in precipitation patterns
13.Acid rain is primarily caused by emissions of which two pollutants?

a) Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide
b) Nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide
c) Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
d) Methane and carbon dioxide
14.The depletion of the ozone layer is mainly attributed to the release of:
a) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
b) Methane
c) Sulfur dioxide
d) Carbon monoxide
15.Radon contamination in drinking water primarily arises from:

a) Industrial waste discharge
b) Agricultural runoff
c) Naturally occurring radioactive decay
d) Oil spills
16.Fluoride problem in drinking water is most commonly associated with:

a) Enhanced water purification techniques
b) Agricultural pesticides
c) Industrial pollution
d) Natural geological formations
17.Resettlement and rehabilitation of people are often required due to:

a) Biodiversity conservation efforts
b) Climate change-induced disasters
c) Government infrastructure projects
d) Urbanization and industrialization
18.Environmental toxicology primarily focuses on the study of:

a) Natural ecosystems
b) Human health effects of pollutants
c) Agricultural practices
d) Climate change mitigation strategies
19.Which of the following is NOT a common source of environmental toxins?
a) Heavy metals
b) Pesticides
c) Medicinal herbs
d) Air pollutants
20.A case study related to groundwater recharge might involve:

a) Implementation of rainwater harvesting systems
b) Expansion of industrial zones
c) Construction of high-rise buildings
d) Deforestation for agricultural purposes
21.What is a significant source of surface water pollution?

a) Industrial waste discharge
b) Agricultural runoff
c) Nuclear power plants
d) Marine oil spills
22.Groundwater pollution is often caused by:

a) Deforestation
b) Plastic pollution
c) Leachate from landfills
d) Noise pollution
23.Noise pollution primarily impacts:

a) Aquatic ecosystems
b) Soil fertility
c) Human health
d) Atmospheric ozone layer
24.Soil pollution can result from the accumulation of:

a) Radioactive waste
b) Plastic debris
c) Excessive nutrients
d) Acid rain
25.Air pollution is aggravated by emissions from:

a) Solar panels
b) Wind turbines
c) Fossil fuel combustion
d) Hydroelectric power plants
26.Biomedical waste includes materials generated from:
a) Industrial manufacturing
b) Hospitals and clinics
c) Agricultural activities
d) Residential households
27.Which type of waste poses the greatest risk to public health due to its toxic nature?
a) Solid waste
b) Hazardous waste
c) E-waste
d) Industrial sludge
28.E-waste mainly comprises discarded:

a) Plastic bottles
b) Electronic devices
c) Organic materials
d) Glass containers
29.Municipal sludge is a byproduct of:

a) Textile manufacturing
b) Food processing
c) Wastewater treatment
d) Energy production
30.Which environmental act is primarily concerned with regulating pollution and waste
management?
a) Endangered Species Act
b) Clean Air Act
c) National Environmental Policy Act
d) Occupational Safety and Health Act
31. What is the primary goal of disaster management?

a) Maximizing economic growth
b) Minimizing the impact of natural disasters
c) Exploiting natural resources
d) Promoting urbanization
32.Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

a) Oil spill
b) Industrial fire
c) Earthquake
d) Chemical leakage
33.What is the key aspect of disaster preparedness?

a) Reacting after the disaster occurs
b) Implementing preventive measures
c) Ignoring warning signs
d) Blaming natural forces
34.Sustainable mining aims to:

a) Maximize profit regardless of environmental impact
b) Extract resources without considering future generations
c) Ensure mining activities meet current needs without compromising future generations
d) Exploit resources without any regard for environmental regulations
35.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable mining?

a) Reclamation of mined land
b) Minimizing waste generation
c) Overexploitation of resources
d) Implementing eco-friendly mining technologies
36.What is the purpose of carbon trading?

a) Increasing carbon emissions
b) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
c) Ignoring climate change concerns
d) Encouraging deforestation
37.How does carbon trading work?

a) Companies buy and sell carbon credits based on their emissions
b) Companies pay a fixed fee for emitting carbon dioxide
c) Companies receive subsidies for emitting greenhouse gases
d) Companies are exempt from carbon regulations
38.Which of the following is a successful case study of disaster management?

a) Chernobyl nuclear disaster
b) Exxon Valdez oil spill
c) Kerala floods
d) Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster
39.Which mining operation is often cited as an example of unsustainable practices?

a) Deep-sea mining
b) Artisanal mining
c) Mountaintop removal mining
d) Placer mining
40.Which country has implemented a successful carbon trading scheme?

a) United States
b) China
c) India
d) Australia

Evs Question Bank

Uploaded by

Evs Question Bank

Uploaded by

SRIKRISHNADEVARAYAEDUCATIONALTRUST

21 CIV 57 QUESTION BANK

12.Which of the following is NOT considered a consequence of climate change?

13.Acid rain is primarily caused by emissions of which two pollutants?

15.Radon contamination in drinking water primarily arises from:

16.Fluoride problem in drinking water is most commonly associated with:

17.Resettlement and rehabilitation of people are often required due to:

18.Environmental toxicology primarily focuses on the study of:

20.A case study related to groundwater recharge might involve:

21.What is a significant source of surface water pollution?

22.Groundwater pollution is often caused by:

23.Noise pollution primarily impacts:

24.Soil pollution can result from the accumulation of:

25.Air pollution is aggravated by emissions from:

28.E-waste mainly comprises discarded:

29.Municipal sludge is a byproduct of:

31. What is the primary goal of disaster management?

32.Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

33.What is the key aspect of disaster preparedness?

34.Sustainable mining aims to:

35.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable mining?

36.What is the purpose of carbon trading?

37.How does carbon trading work?

38.Which of the following is a successful case study of disaster management?

39.Which mining operation is often cited as an example of unsustainable practices?

40.Which country has implemented a successful carbon trading scheme?

You might also like