Question 1

World wide Fund for nature - India (WWF-I) was initiated in ------ at first.

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D

Question 2

----------- is the effect of undesirable changes in our surroundings that have harmful effects on plants, animals and human beings.

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Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, affecting plants, animals, and humans negatively.

Question 3

Indira Gandhi had stated in the Conference in 1972 that poverty was the greatest polluter.

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Indira Gandhi made this statement at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972.

Question 4

------------ Work is mainly concerned with modernity and its effects.

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Anthony Giddens is known for his work on modernity and its effects, particularly through his theory of structuration and his analysis of the consequences of modernity.

Question 5

Created environment is introduced by ------------ in his work on modernity.

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Ulrich Beck introduced the concept of "created environment" in his work on modernity.

Question 6

Contemporary ------------ theory emphasis not only the role of capitalists but also that of the State in fastening ecological destruction

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The answer of Contemporary ------------ theory emphasis not only the...

Question 7

As carbon dioxide is released by various human activities causing --------

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.

Question 8

------------- is a highly poisonous gas with a strong odor

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The answer of ------------- is a highly poisonous gas with...

Question 9

The destruction of the layer causes increased incidence of skin cancer and cataracts

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The ozone layer's destruction leads to increased incidence of skin cancer and cataracts because it normally blocks harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the Earth's surface.

Question 10

Reduce, Reuse, recycle is the new concept in ----------- management

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The concept of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" is primarily associated with waste management, focusing on minimizing waste generation and promoting sustainable practices.

Question 11

The implementation forest conservation act is --------------

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The Forest Conservation Act was implemented in the year 1980 to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith.

Question 12

The environmental protection Act was passed in the year

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The Environmental Protection Act was passed in the year 1986, aimed at protecting and improving the environment in India.

Question 13

World health day is celebrated on ----------

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World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 each year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.

Question 14

Madhave gadgil is a well known ---------------

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Madhav Gadgil is well known for his work as an ecologist, particularly in the field of environmental research and conservation in India.

Question 15

Biological diversity deals with the degree of nature's variety in the

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Biological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. The term is most commonly associated with the biosphere, which encompasses all ecosystems on Earth and includes all living organisms and their interactions.

Question 16

-------- as a mega diversity nature

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India is recognized as one of the 17 mega diverse countries in the world, hosting a vast variety of flora and fauna, which accounts for a significant portion of global biodiversity.

Question 17

---------- percent of Indian plants are endemic to the country and found nowhere else in the world

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Approximately 18 percent of Indian plants are endemic to the country, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. This highlights the unique biodiversity and ecological significance of India's flora.

Question 18

Risk Society is advocated by

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The answer of Risk Society is advocated by
...

Question 19

____________ call for a 'past exuberant Sociology

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Catton and Dunlap called for a 'new ecological paradigm' which critiques the 'Human Exemptionalism Paradigm' and emphasizes the need for a more environmentally integrated sociology, often interpreted as a call for a past exuberant Sociology that recognizes the limits of human exemption from ecological principles.

Question 20

Economy and Society is Written by

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"Economy and Society" is a book written by Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist, whose work is foundational in the field of sociology.

Quiz 1: Environmental Issues and Conservation Efforts in India