Unit- 5 GreenSkills-I Class 9th
Environment Protection and Conservation
Environment Protection and Conservation
1. Which of the following is the main goal of environmental protection?
A. Destroy natural resources
B. Conserve and sustain natural resources
C. Increase pollution
D. Cut down forests
Answer: B. Conserve and sustain natural resources
2. The practice of using resources wisely so they last longer is called:
A. Overuse
B. Conservation
C. Pollution
D. Exploitation
Answer: B. Conservation
3. Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
Answer: B. Carbon dioxide
4. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Solar energy
D. Natural gas
Answer: C. Solar energy
5. Planting trees to restore forests is called:
A. Deforestation
B. Afforestation
C. Soil erosion
D. Mining
Answer: B. Afforestation
6. Which of these is an example of water conservation?
A. Letting taps run unnecessarily
B. Using a bucket instead of a shower
C. Polluting rivers
D. Overwatering plants
Answer: B. Using a bucket instead of a shower
7. The 3Rs in waste management stand for:
A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Remove, Repair, Refill
C. Rebuild, Restore, Replace
D. Reduce, Rebuild, Reuse
Answer: A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
8. Which of the following activities causes deforestation?
A. Tree plantation
B. Building roads in forests
C. Wildlife sanctuaries
D. Organic farming
Answer: B. Building roads in forests
9. Using products made from recycled materials helps to:
A. Increase waste
B. Save resources
C. Pollute land
D. Damage the environment
Answer: B. Save resources
10. Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
A. Sunlight
B. Wind energy
C. Petroleum
D. Water
Answer: C. Petroleum
11. Which organization in India deals with environmental protection?
A. ISRO
B. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)
C. RBI
D. WHO
Answer: B. CPCB
12. Which type of pollution is caused by loud sounds?
A. Water pollution
B. Soil pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Noise pollution
Answer: D. Noise pollution
13. Which method can help reduce soil erosion?
A. Overgrazing
B. Terrace farming
C. Deforestation
D. Over-irrigation
Answer: B. Terrace farming
14. What is biodiversity?
A. The variety of life forms on Earth
B. Only plant species
C. Only animal species
D. All species except humans
Answer: A. The variety of life forms on Earth
15. Which of these is an eco-friendly practice?
A. Using plastic bags
B. Composting kitchen waste
C. Burning garbage
D. Cutting down forests
Answer: B. Composting kitchen waste
16. The process of cleaning wastewater so it can be reused is called:
A. Waste disposal
B. Water treatment
C. Overextraction
D. Pollution
Answer: B. Water treatment
17. Which is the best way to conserve electricity?
A. Keep lights on all day
B. Use energy-efficient appliances
C. Use old bulbs
D. Avoid solar power
Answer: B. Use energy-efficient appliances
18. Which law in India is related to environment protection?
A. The Environment Protection Act, 1986
B. The Right to Education Act, 2009
C. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
D. Both A and C
Answer: D. Both A and C
19. Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides mainly causes:
A. Air pollution
B. Water and soil pollution
C. Noise pollution
D. Ozone depletion
Answer: B. Water and soil pollution
20. Which of these helps reduce air pollution?
A. Planting trees
B. Burning plastic
C. Using diesel generators
D. Deforestation
Answer: A. Planting trees
21. Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
A. Increased oxygen levels
B. Soil erosion and loss of habitat
C. Better climate
D. Increased biodiversity
Answer: B. Soil erosion and loss of habitat
22. Using public transport instead of private vehicles helps to:
A. Increase fuel use
B. Reduce air pollution and traffic
C. Waste money
D. Increase noise pollution
Answer: B. Reduce air pollution and traffic
23. Which of these is a clean source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Wind
C. Diesel
D. Petroleum
Answer: B. Wind
24. Which activity is part of wildlife conservation?
A. Hunting animals
B. Creating national parks
C. Selling animal skins
D. Cutting down forests
Answer: B. Creating national parks
25. Which of the following is an example of sustainable practice?
A. Overfishing
B. Controlled logging and replanting
C. Industrial waste dumping
D. Excessive groundwater extraction
Answer: B. Controlled logging and replanting
Importance of Green Economy
Importance of Green Economy
1. What is the main aim of a green economy?
A. Increase pollution
B. Promote sustainable development
C. Exploit natural resources
D. Ignore environmental issues
Answer: B. Promote sustainable development
2. A green economy focuses on:
A. Economic growth only
B. Environmental protection, social inclusion, and economic growth
C. Environmental protection only
D. Cutting jobs for industries
Answer: B. Environmental protection, social inclusion, and economic growth
3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a green economy?
A. Low carbon emissions
B. Efficient use of resources
C. Wasteful production
D. Social equity
Answer: C. Wasteful production
4. The green economy encourages:
A. Use of renewable resources
B. Use of non-renewable resources only
C. Increasing industrial waste
D. Ignoring biodiversity
Answer: A. Use of renewable resources
5. Which of these is an example of a green job?
A. Coal mining
B. Solar panel installation
C. Oil drilling
D. Plastic manufacturing
Answer: B. Solar panel installation
6. The green economy helps to:
A. Increase unemployment
B. Create sustainable job opportunities
C. Destroy ecosystems
D. Reduce use of eco-friendly technology
Answer: B. Create sustainable job opportunities
7. Which of these is a benefit of a green economy?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Improved human health
C. Increased air pollution
D. Waste of resources
Answer: B. Improved human health
8. In a green economy, industries are encouraged to:
A. Produce goods without caring for the environment
B. Follow eco-friendly practices
C. Increase energy waste
D. Avoid recycling
Answer: B. Follow eco-friendly practices
9. The concept of a green economy supports:
A. Short-term growth without planning
B. Long-term sustainable growth
C. Ignoring renewable resources
D. Overuse of water and forests
Answer: B. Long-term sustainable growth
10. Which renewable resource is most promoted by the green economy?
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Solar energy
D. Natural gas
Answer: C. Solar energy
11. Which of the following sectors can benefit from the green economy?
A. Renewable energy sector
B. Waste management sector
C. Organic farming sector
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
12. Which is a core principle of a green economy?
A. Economic growth at the cost of nature
B. Fair distribution of resources
C. Exploiting labor
D. Overproduction of goods
Answer: B. Fair distribution of resources
13. Which United Nations program promotes the green economy concept?
A. UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
B. UNESCO
C. WHO
D. UNDP only
Answer: A. UNEP
14. In a green economy, energy should be:
A. Wastefully used
B. Efficiently used and renewable
C. Only fossil fuel-based
D. Ignored
Answer: B. Efficiently used and renewable
15. Which is an example of sustainable transport?
A. Diesel trucks
B. Gasoline cars
C. Electric buses
D. Airplanes only
Answer: C. Electric buses
16. Why is the green economy important for future generations?
A. It leaves fewer resources for them
B. It ensures resources are available for them
C. It increases pollution for them
D. It promotes short-term profits only
Answer: B. It ensures resources are available for them
17. A circular economy is related to green economy because it:
A. Encourages waste disposal only
B. Promotes reusing, recycling, and reducing waste
C. Avoids renewable energy
D. Ignores environmental impacts
Answer: B. Promotes reusing, recycling, and reducing waste
18. Which of these is a green economy practice in agriculture?
A. Overuse of chemical fertilizers
B. Organic farming
C. Cutting down forests for farming
D. Over-irrigation
Answer: B. Organic farming
19. The green economy reduces dependency on:
A. Fossil fuels
B. Solar energy
C. Wind energy
D. Hydropower
Answer: A. Fossil fuels
20. Which industry is least aligned with green economy principles?
A. Oil drilling
B. Waste recycling
C. Renewable energy
D. Eco-tourism
Answer: A. Oil drilling
21. Which is a financial benefit of the green economy?
A. Lower energy costs
B. Higher waste management costs
C. Increased medical expenses from pollution
D. Dependence on costly imports
Answer: A. Lower energy costs
22. The transition to a green economy requires:
A. New technologies and skills
B. Ignoring education
C. Less public awareness
D. Avoiding investment in renewables
Answer: A. New technologies and skills
23. Which is an environmental benefit of the green economy?
A. Deforestation
B. Biodiversity conservation
C. Air pollution increase
D. Soil degradation
Answer: B. Biodiversity conservation
24. Which of the following best describes “green growth”?
A. Growth without harming the environment
B. Growth based only on fossil fuels
C. Economic decline for environmental sake
D. Ignoring job creation
Answer: A. Growth without harming the environment
25. Which international agreement supports green economy goals by reducing carbon emissions?
A. Kyoto Protocol
B. NATO Treaty
C. SAARC Agreement
D. None of these
Answer: A. Kyoto Protocol