Environmental Education and Sustainability (314301) Unit 5 Set 2

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Unit – V Environmental legislation and sustainable practices -12 Marks

5.1 Article (48-A) and (51-A (g)) of Indian Constitution regarding environment, Environmental protection and prevention acts
5.2 Public awareness about environment. Need of public awareness and individuals’ participation. Role of NGOs
5.3 Green technologies like solar desalination, green architecture, vertical farming and hydroponics, electric vehicles, plant-based packaging
5.4 Role of information technology in environment protection and human health

SET 2

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#1. What is vertical farming?

Farming conducted in open fields

Growing crops in vertically stacked layers or structures

Farming done on rooftops only

Traditional farming in rural areas

#2. What is the main advantage of vertical farming?

It requires more land space

It reduces food production costs

It allows farming in urban areas with limited space

It increases soil erosion

#3. What is hydroponics?

A method of farming using soil

A method of farming using mineral-rich water instead of soil

A type of plant-based packaging

A method of growing crops without sunlight

#4. Which of the following is a benefit of hydroponics farming?

It requires large amounts of land and water

It helps conserve water by using a closed-loop system

It does not use any technology

It is only suitable for outdoor farming

#5. What is one of the challenges of vertical farming?

High land requirements

High initial setup costs

Lack of technology

Limited water usage

#6. What is the primary advantage of electric vehicles (EVs) over traditional gasoline vehicles?

Lower initial cost

Higher fuel consumption

Zero emissions and reduced environmental impact

Greater speed

#7. Which of the following is a major component of an electric vehicle?

Gasoline engine

Lead-acid batteries

Electric motor and battery

Diesel engine

#8. What is the main environmental benefit of electric vehicles (EVs)?

They are faster than conventional vehicles

They do not require fuel

They emit fewer greenhouse gases and air pollutants

They require more resources for production

#9. What is a significant challenge associated with electric vehicles (EVs)?

Lack of battery storage technology

High fuel costs

Limited charging infrastructure and range anxiety

Excessive emissions from charging stations

#10. Which of the following is a commonly used battery type in electric vehicles (EVs)?

Lead-acid battery

Nickel-cadmium battery

Lithium-ion battery

Zinc-carbon battery

#11. What is plant-based packaging made from?

Petroleum-based plastics

Biodegradable materials derived from plants such as cornstarch and sugarcane

Non-renewable resources

Synthetic chemicals

#12. Which of the following is a major environmental benefit of plant-based packaging?

It takes longer to degrade in landfills

It is reusable

It is biodegradable and reduces plastic waste

It requires significant chemical processing

#13. Which material is commonly used for plant-based packaging?

Polyethylene

PLA (Polylactic Acid)

PVC

Teflon

#14. What is the main reason for the adoption of plant-based packaging?

It is cheaper than plastic packaging

It helps in reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste

It lasts longer than plastic

It requires more energy to produce

#15. Which of the following is a limitation of plant-based packaging?

It cannot be recycled

It requires significant energy to produce

It is not biodegradable

It is more expensive than plastic alternatives

#16. How can Information Technology (IT) help in environmental protection?

By increasing industrial waste

By enabling better data collection analysis and decision-making

By promoting deforestation

By increasing energy consumption

#17. What role does GIS (Geographic Information Systems) play in environmental protection?

Monitoring and mapping environmental changes

Ignoring environmental concerns

Reducing forest coverage

Promoting industrial pollution

#18. Which of the following technologies helps in monitoring air and water pollution?

Cloud computing

Remote sensing

Blockchain

Social media

#19. Which technology helps in predicting natural disasters like floods and earthquakes?

Artificial intelligence

Remote sensing and satellite imagery

Blockchain technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

#20. How does the use of Information Technology help in waste management?

It increases the volume of waste

It helps in tracking recycling and managing waste more effectively

It makes waste disposal more hazardous

It prevents waste recycling

#21. Which of the following is an example of IT in sustainable agriculture?

Use of drones for crop monitoring

Encouraging deforestation

Reducing water usage in farming

Increasing the use of pesticides

#22. How can cloud computing contribute to environmental protection?

By reducing energy consumption in data storage and processing

By increasing the carbon footprint

By promoting paper-based record keeping

By increasing pollution levels

#23. What is the role of Big Data in environmental protection?

Collecting vast amounts of environmental data for analysis and decision-making

Ignoring environmental concerns

Creating more pollution

Reducing biodiversity

#24. How does IT assist in renewable energy management?

By improving the efficiency of renewable energy systems through smart grids and monitoring tools

By increasing fossil fuel consumption

By reducing the availability of renewable energy

By discouraging the use of renewable energy

#25. Which of the following technologies aids in reducing carbon footprints in industries?

Internet of Things (IoT) for smart energy management

Increased use of fossil fuels

Deforestation monitoring

Carbon credit systems

#26. How does IT contribute to improving human health?

By enabling telemedicine and remote healthcare services

By increasing the cost of healthcare

By promoting unhealthy lifestyle choices

By decreasing access to medical services

#27. What is telemedicine?

A type of medical insurance

The use of information technology to provide healthcare remotely

A method to increase pollution

A healthcare system that operates only in rural areas

#28. Which IT tool helps in real-time monitoring of patients’ health conditions?

Cloud computing

Health tracking devices and wearables

Social media platforms

Smart cities

#29. Which technology is used to store and access patients’ medical records digitally?

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Blockchain

Remote sensing

Virtual reality

#30. What is the purpose of health information systems in healthcare?

To collect store and analyze health data for better decision-making

To reduce access to healthcare services

To increase administrative costs

To prevent research in medical fields

#31. How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) benefit human health?

By diagnosing diseases and recommending treatments

By ignoring patient data

By reducing the use of medical technology

By preventing medical advancements

#32. Under which part of the Indian Constitution is Article 48-A included?

Part III

Part IV

Part V

Part VI

#33. What is the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps in healthcare?

Tracking and managing personal health data

Promoting unhealthy habits

Limiting access to healthcare professionals

Preventing physical activity

#34. What does Article 48-A of the Indian Constitution emphasize?

Protection of historical monuments

Organization of village panchayats

Protection and improvement of the environment

Free and compulsory education

#35. How does IT help in disease prevention and health promotion?

By spreading misinformation about diseases

By enabling access to health education and preventive care tools

By increasing the spread of diseases

By reducing healthcare coverage

#36. Article 51-A(g) belongs to which part of the Indian Constitution?

Part III

Part IV

Part IV-A

Part V

#37. Which of the following IT tools helps doctors make informed decisions during surgery?

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Social media

Telecommunication networks

Printed medical records

#38. Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 48-A and 51-A(g)?

42nd Amendment

44th Amendment

52nd Amendment

73rd Amendment

#39. What is the role of machine learning in healthcare?

It helps predict disease outbreaks and patient conditions

It reduces the availability of medical treatments

It makes healthcare more expensive

It restricts access to essential healthcare

#40. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51-A(g)?

Protecting public property

Preserving forests and wildlife

Voting in elections

Promoting private industries

#41. How can IT contribute to better air quality monitoring?

By ignoring pollution data

By enabling real-time monitoring of air quality using sensors and networks

By reducing the availability of pollution sensors

By increasing industrial emissions

#42. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are:

Justiciable

Non-justiciable

Enforceable by law

Mandatory for all citizens

#43. What role does IT play in waste management?

It enables tracking of waste generation collection and recycling processes

It promotes waste disposal without recycling

It reduces waste management costs by eliminating technology

It increases the amount of waste produced

#44. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional provision related to the environment?

Article 21

Article 39

Article 51-A(g)

Article 370

#45. Which technology helps in tracking the spread of infectious diseases?

Blockchain

Data analytics and health information systems

Virtual reality

Solar energy

#46. Which was the first major environmental law enacted in independent India?

Wildlife Protection Act 1972

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981

Environment Protection Act 1986

#47. How does IT help in managing healthcare resources effectively?

By providing data-driven insights for resource allocation

By reducing the number of healthcare providers

By limiting access to healthcare systems

By ignoring resource needs in the healthcare sector

#48. Which Act provides for the protection of water resources in India?

Environment Protection Act 1986

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974

Wildlife Protection Act 1972

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981

#49. What is the benefit of using IT in environmental health studies?

It helps in data collection analysis and decision-making to address environmental health risks

It increases the environmental impact of healthcare practices

It reduces access to environmental health data

It ignores environmental health factors

#50. Which Act was passed in response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

Forest Conservation Act 1980

Environment Protection Act 1986

Wildlife Protection Act 1972

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981

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Unit – V Environmental legislation and sustainable practices -12 Marks

SET 2

#1. What is vertical farming?

#2. What is the main advantage of vertical farming?

#3. What is hydroponics?

#4. Which of the following is a benefit of hydroponics farming?

#5. What is one of the challenges of vertical farming?

#6. What is the primary advantage of electric vehicles (EVs) over traditional gasoline vehicles?

#7. Which of the following is a major component of an electric vehicle?

#8. What is the main environmental benefit of electric vehicles (EVs)?

#9. What is a significant challenge associated with electric vehicles (EVs)?

#10. Which of the following is a commonly used battery type in electric vehicles (EVs)?

#11. What is plant-based packaging made from?

#12. Which of the following is a major environmental benefit of plant-based packaging?

#13. Which material is commonly used for plant-based packaging?

#14. What is the main reason for the adoption of plant-based packaging?

#15. Which of the following is a limitation of plant-based packaging?

#16. How can Information Technology (IT) help in environmental protection?

#17. What role does GIS (Geographic Information Systems) play in environmental protection?

#18. Which of the following technologies helps in monitoring air and water pollution?

#19. Which technology helps in predicting natural disasters like floods and earthquakes?

#20. How does the use of Information Technology help in waste management?

#21. Which of the following is an example of IT in sustainable agriculture?

#22. How can cloud computing contribute to environmental protection?

#23. What is the role of Big Data in environmental protection?

#24. How does IT assist in renewable energy management?

#25. Which of the following technologies aids in reducing carbon footprints in industries?

#26. How does IT contribute to improving human health?

#27. What is telemedicine?

#28. Which IT tool helps in real-time monitoring of patients’ health conditions?

#29. Which technology is used to store and access patients’ medical records digitally?

#30. What is the purpose of health information systems in healthcare?

#31. How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) benefit human health?

#32. Under which part of the Indian Constitution is Article 48-A included?

#33. What is the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps in healthcare?

#34. What does Article 48-A of the Indian Constitution emphasize?

#35. How does IT help in disease prevention and health promotion?

#36. Article 51-A(g) belongs to which part of the Indian Constitution?

#37. Which of the following IT tools helps doctors make informed decisions during surgery?

#38. Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 48-A and 51-A(g)?

#39. What is the role of machine learning in healthcare?

#40. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51-A(g)?

#41. How can IT contribute to better air quality monitoring?

#42. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are:

#43. What role does IT play in waste management?

#44. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional provision related to the environment?

#45. Which technology helps in tracking the spread of infectious diseases?

#46. Which was the first major environmental law enacted in independent India?

#47. How does IT help in managing healthcare resources effectively?

#48. Which Act provides for the protection of water resources in India?

#49. What is the benefit of using IT in environmental health studies?

#50. Which Act was passed in response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

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