6th Class General Knowledge Earth and its Environment Question Bank

done Earth and Its Environment Total Questions - 25

• question_answer1)
  Every year thousands of rainforests and peat lands are being destroyed to make way for new palm oil plantation in this region which is destroying homes of tigers. To check forest destruction, Greenpeace had started a movement known as "Protect Paradise". In which region this movement had been started?
  A)
   Malaysia done clear
  B)
   Indonesia done clear
  C)
   India done clear
  D)
   Maldives done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

  Column - I	Column - II
  1. Earth Day	a. 29 July
  2. International Tiger Day	b. 16 September
  3. World Wetlands Day	c. 22 April
  4. World Ozone Day	d. 2 February

   
  A)
   1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b done clear
  B)
   1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d done clear
  C)
   1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d done clear
  D)
   1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a done clear
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• question_answer3)
  This organisation works for animal rights. It is based in Virginia, USA and works to prevent cruelty towards animals, promotes vegetarianism and campaigns against using animal products in clothing. Which organisation is this?
  A)
   People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals done clear
  B)
   Principles for the Ethical Treatment of Animals done clear
  C)
   People for Ethical Treatment of Animals Right done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer4)
  'X' is a vent in Earth's surface that periodically ejects a column of hot water and steam. The formation of it is a rare phenomenon because it is due to particular hydrogeological conditions which exists at few places on Earth. Taupo volcanic zone in New Zealand is one of its examples. Identify 'X'.
  A)
   Geyser done clear
  B)
   Aquifer done clear
  C)
   Uluru done clear
  D)
   Spring done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Select the option which on reshuffling will give the term used for the planting of trees to convert a barren land into a green area.
  A)
   EDAFIORTEOSNT done clear
  B)
   GEENRDEADN done clear
  C)
   OCENVIASNRTO done clear
  D)
   SAAFTIFEOOTRN done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which of the following statements is incorrect?
  A)
   Photochemical smog always contains ozone. done clear
  B)
   Forests are called green lungs because they maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. done clear
  C)
   Lead is the most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust. done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Ecosystem refers to
  A)
   A group of plants, animals and other living things that live in the same surroundings together with the environment. done clear
  B)
   The home of an animal or plant along with water, oxygen, soil or sand and rocks. done clear
  C)
   The species of animals living in an environment. done clear
  D)
   The species of plants living in an environment. done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Air pollution on the roads can be reduced by_______.
  A)
   Discouraging the use of CNG in vehicles done clear
  B)
   Planting trees on roadsides done clear
  C)
   Reducing the number of vehicles on the road done clear
  D)
   Both B and C done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Blackfriars bridge, a part of Blackfriars Station is the largest solar bridge in the world. It has been fitted with 4,400 photovoltaic panels, which are expected to reduce the station's CO, emission by an estimated 511 tonnes per year. Over which river is this bridge built ?
  A)
   Yangtze done clear
  B)
   Mississippi done clear
  C)
   Nile done clear
  D)
   Thames done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following statements are true about acid rain?

  (i) Acid rain is harmful to some plants and animals.

  (ii) Acid rain mainly comprises of sulphuric acid and nitric acid.

  (iii) Acid rain helps farmer to produce more crops.

  (iv) Acid rain corrodes buildings and statues.

  A)
   (i) and (ii) done clear
  B)
   (i) and (iii) done clear
  C)
   (i), (iii) and (iv) done clear
  D)
   (i), (ii) and (iv) done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which among the following is the biggest single structure made by living organisms?
  A)
   Uluru done clear
  B)
   Great Barrier Reef done clear
  C)
   Patagonian Ice fields done clear
  D)
   Bora bora done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas which when inhaled in too much quantity causes headache, nausea, vomiting and even death. The toxicity of carbon monoxide is due to
  A)
   Its greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to carbon dioxide done clear
  B)
   Its lower affinity for haemoglobin as compared to carbon dioxide done clear
  C)
   Its greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen done clear
  D)
   Its greater affinity for oxygen as compared to haemoglobin. done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which of the following is the latest addition to World Heritage sites list by UNESCO?
  A)
   Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim done clear
  B)
   Capital Complex, Chandigarh done clear
  C)
   Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to the effect of greenhouse gases such as \[\text{C}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}\], and emissions from fossil fuel is known as global warming. What could be the effect of global warming?
  A)
   There will be melting of polar ice caps. done clear
  B)
   There will be an increase in crop production. done clear
  C)
   There will be a rise in sea level. done clear
  D)
   Both A and C done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following movements fights against the taking over of fertile land for testing of missiles in a thickly populated village in Odisha?
  A)
   Chipko Movement done clear
  B)
   Baliapal Movement done clear
  C)
   Bishnoi Movement done clear
  D)
   Appiko Movement done clear
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• question_answer16)
  World Water Day focuses on water conservation and critical water issues. On which date it is celebrated?
  A)
   11 December done clear
  B)
   22 April done clear
  C)
   22 March done clear
  D)
   21 November done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The Antarctic Treaty states that
  A)
   The continent be used for scientific research only done clear
  B)
   The continent be used for tourist purpose only done clear
  C)
   No person can live on Antarctic continent done clear
  D)
   Only wild tribes are free to live on the continent done clear
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• question_answer18)
  The government of India had identified four coral reef regions of India for intensive conservation and management. Which among the following are part of these four coral reef regions?

  (i) Gulf of Mannar

  (ii) Lakshadweep Islands

  (iii) Gulf of Kutch

  (iv) Gulf of Khambat

  (v) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  A)
   (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) done clear
  B)
   (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) done clear
  C)
   (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) done clear
  D)
   (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Which of the following might happen if plants stop releasing oxygen into the atmosphere?
  A)
   The plants will be more healthier. done clear
  B)
   The number of plants will increase. done clear
  C)
   There will be rich biodiversity. done clear
  D)
   The number of animals will decrease. done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which of the following graphs shows the most likely effect of sulphur dioxide on the population of lichens in the region?
  A)
    done clear
  B)
    done clear
  C)
    done clear
  D)
    done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Toyota sponsored a campaign which was hosted by NDTV to save environment. The main goal of this campaign was to spread awareness among people in India to sustain the greenery of Mother Nature. Name the campaign.
  A)
   Green Nature done clear
  B)
   Greenathon done clear
  C)
   Green Nation done clear
  D)
   Clean India Green India done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Vulture, hyena and eagle are examples of______.
  A)
   Producers done clear
  B)
   Herbivores done clear
  C)
   Decomposers done clear
  D)
   Scavengers done clear
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• question_answer23)
  What percent of the Earth's water is found in the atmosphere?
  A)
   0.001 done clear
  B)
   0.003 done clear
  C)
   0.02 done clear
  D)
   0.2 done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Navdanya is a movement for Earth Democracy based on the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' which means that the earth is one family. Who is the founder of this movement?
  A)
   Anil Agarwal done clear
  B)
   Vandana Shiva done clear
  C)
   Mike Pandey done clear
  D)
   Shekhar Kapur done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

  Column I	Column II
  (i) Burning of coal and petrol	Releases Carbon dioxide
  (ii) Recycling of brown paper bag	Helps to save resources
  (iii) The amount of heat reflected back by Earth	Is affected by human activity

  A)
   (i) only done clear
  B)
   (iii) only done clear
  C)
   (i) and (ii) only done clear
  D)
   (i), (ii) and (iii) done clear
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