Introduction Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing India today. As urbanization rapidly increases, particularly in metropolitan areas, the quality of air has significantly deteriorated. Urban India, home to more than 450 million people, has witnessed…

1. What is the primary cause of air pollution in urban India? A) Deforestation B) Industrial emissions C) Vehicular emissions D) Agricultural practices Answer: C) Vehicular emissions 2. Which pollutant is a key component of smog in Indian cities? A)…

Introduction Waste management is one of the most critical challenges facing modern India. As the second-most populous country globally, India generates an enormous quantity of waste, encompassing municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, biomedical waste, and electronic waste. Mismanagement of this…

1. Which of the following is the largest contributor to municipal solid waste in India? A. Agriculture waste B. Construction waste C. Plastic waste D. Organic waste Answer: D. Organic waste 2. The Swachh Bharat Mission primarily focuses on which…

Introduction: Understanding the Ecological Footprint The ecological footprint has emerged as a vital metric to gauge humanity’s demand on the Earth’s ecosystems. Coined by Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees in the 1990s, this concept measures the biologically productive land and…

  1. What is the ecological footprint? A. The carbon emissions of an individual B. The amount of biologically productive land and water needed to sustain a population C. The number of species present in an ecosystem D. The energy…

Introduction Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Rising global temperatures, melting glaciers, erratic weather patterns, and rising sea levels highlight the urgency of mitigating its effects. Central to this effort is the transition…

1. What is the primary benefit of renewable energy in mitigating climate change? A. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions B. Decreases energy consumption C. Eliminates all pollution D. Lowers global temperatures immediately Answer: A 2. Which renewable energy source uses photovoltaic…

  Introduction Pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues in contemporary India. With its rapidly growing population, increasing industrialization, urbanization, and an over-reliance on fossil fuels, India is facing a severe environmental crisis. Pollution in its various forms—air,…