UNIT 1
CVAC 1
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
SEM 1
. Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies
. Scope and importance
‘ Concept of sustainability, sustainable development,and sustainability goals
. Low carbon lifestvle: Mission LIFE
Environmental studies is defined as the branch that deals with:
a) Material science
b) General studies
c) Environmental science
d) Approach about the natural world and the impact of humans on its integrity
Answer: d
Environmental studies is multi-disciplinary because it comprises various branches of studies like
a) Chemistry, physics, medical science
b) Life science, agriculture and public health
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer: c
The word environment is derived from the French word “environ” meaning
a) Surroundings
b) Climate
c) Weather
d) All of the above
Answer: a
The scope of environmental studies includes
a) Developing an awareness and sensitivity to the environment
b) Motivating people for active participation in environmental protection
c) Developing skills to find solutions to environmental problems
d) All of the above
Answer: d
To prevent the environment from further degradation, what is important?
a) Environmental protection awareness
b) Public participation
c) Laws
d) All of the above
Answer: d
Sustainable development can be achieved by :
a) Restricting the usage of renewable resources
b) Controlling the growth rate of the world’s population
c) Controlling the menace of pollution
d) All of the above
Answer: d
What is the organizing principle for meeting human needs while sustaining natural
systems?
a) Climate change
b) Loss of biodiversity
c) Sustainable Development
d) Environmental pollution
Answer: c
The term sustainable development was first used by:
a) World Development Report
b) Brundtland Report
c) World Environment Report
d) None of the above
Answer: c
Environmental pollution cannot be prevented by:
a) Laws alone
b) Public participation
c) Awareness
d) None of the above
Answer: d
Increasing population, urbanization and poverty have exerted pressure on:
a) Natural Resources
b) Climate
c) Weather
d) All of the above
Answer: a
What does environmental studies deal with?
a) Every issue that affects an organism
b) Physical phenomena in the environment
c) Impact of humans on the environment
d) All of the above
Answer: d
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a) Petroleum
b) Natural gas
c) Hydropower
d) Fossil
Answer: c
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Fossil fuels
d) Water
Answer: c
What are Edge Species?
a) Species which become abundant in ecotone
b) Keystone species
c) Endemic species
d) Foster species
Answer: a
What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?
a) To stop economic growth
b) A society where living conditions and resource use continue to meet human needs
without undermining the stability of natural systems
c) To focus only on environmental protection
d) To exploit natural resources for immediate gains
Answer: b
What is Mission LIFE about?
a) Promoting low-carbon lifestyle
b) Increasing carbon emissions
c) Promoting deforestation
d) Ignoring climate change
Answer: a
What does a low-carbon lifestyle aim at?
a) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
b) Increasing the use of fossil fuels
c) Promoting pollution
d) Ignoring environmental concerns
Answer: a
Which of the following is an example of a low-carbon lifestyle practice?
a) Using public transport
b) Driving a fuel-efficient vehicle
c) Reducing energy consumption at home
d) All of the above
Answer: d
What is the main purpose of promoting a low-carbon lifestyle?
a) To mitigate climate change
b) To increase economic growth
c) To promote pollution
d) To deplete natural resources
Answer: a
What constitutes the cultural environment?
a) Plants, animals, and microorganisms
b) Economic, social, and political elements
c) Space, landforms, and water bodies
d) Rocks and minerals
Answer: b
What is the role of Environmental Education (EE)?
a) Sensitizes society about environmental issues
b) Challenges individuals to develop skills and expertise
c) Provides appropriate solutions to environmental challenges
d) All of the above
Answer: d
What is the importance of studying environmental studies?
a) Protection and conservation of our environment
b) Understanding environmental issues
c) Finding solutions to environmental problems
d) All of the above
Answer: d
What is sustainable water management?
a) Preventing leakage from dams and canals
b) Reducing the rate of surface run-off water
c) Preventing loss in the municipal pipes
d) All of the above
Answer: d
What happens if all the oxygen present in the environment is converted to ozone1?
a) We will be protected more.
b) It will become poisonous and kill
c) There will be no effect
d) Oxygen will increase
Answer: b
What is the most naturally occurring and frequent disaster3?
a) Tsunami
b) Drought
c) Earthquake
d) Flood
Answer: d
