18CIV59 Practice QP
18CIV59 Practice QP
18CIV59 Practice QP
2020
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Prof. Rakesh P
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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGG
Module-1
1. The term „Environment‟ has been derived from the French word which means
to encircle or surround
a) Environ b) Oikos c) geo d) Aqua
3. Which of the following components of the environment are effective transporters of matter? (II-2007)
a) Atmosphere and Hydrosphere b) Atmosphere and Lithosphere
c) Hydrosphere and Lithosphere d) Biosphere and Lithosphere
4. Biosphere is
a) The solid shell of inorganic materials on the surface of the earth
b)The thin shell of organic matter on the surface of earth comprising of
all the living things
c) the sphere which occupies the maximum volume of all of the spheres
d) all of the above
24. A predator is
a) An animal that is fed upon b) An animal that feeds upon another animal
c) Animal that feeds upon both plants and animals d) A primary consumer
30. Which of the following is absorbed by green plants from the atmosphere?
a) Carbon dioxide b) Water c) Nutrients d) All of above
38. The factor responsible for stable ecosystem are balance between.
a) Predators & Pray b) Vegetation, Herbivores & carnivores.
c) Competing species & Biotic factor d) All the above.
40. Which of the fallowing is not a prominent chemical responsible for a good habitat.
a) O2 b) CO2 c) SO2 d) Nutrients
47. The transfer of energy & nutrients from one feeding group of organization to another
in a series is called. (II-2008)
a) Energy chain b) Food Chain c) Balanced ecosystem d) Food Web
49.Which of the following are major environmental issues involved in mining? (I-2008)
a) Air pollution from dust b) Water pollution
c) Soil degradation d) All of the above
51. Which of the fallowing are major environmental issues involved in mining
a) Air pollution from dust b) Water pollution c) Soil degradation d) All
56. Which of the fallowing is not the environmental effect of industrialization, in general
a) Solid waste b) Water pollution c) Air pollution d) Economical growth.
60. Mineral is a
a) Organic matter b) Naturally occurring inorganic substance
c) Synthesis compound d) None.
61. Ore is a
a) Metallic element b) Non-metallic element c) Both a) & b) d) None.
66. The most important remedy to avoid negative impact due to industrialization is
a. Industry should be closed
b. Don‟t allow new industrial units
c. Industry should treat all the wastes generated by it before disposal
d. Industries should be shifted far away from human habit tats.
69. In order to protect the health of people living along the adjoining areas of
roads, one should.
a. Plant trees alongside of the roads
b. Not allow diesel driven vehicles
c. Shift them (people) to other places
d. None of the above
consumption
Module-2-Natural Resource
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1. Percentage of worlds total water supply that is considered easily accessible fresh water for human
use
a. 1% b. 10% c. 20% d. 100%
2. United states public standards (USPH) and Indian standard institution are related to
a. Water quality characterization
b. Water availability measurement
c. Water supply units
d. None of the above
3. The permissible limit of the important constituent Lead in domestic potable water as per BIS is
a. 0.05 mg/L b. 0.005 mg/L c. 5mg/L d. 1mg/L
4. Cholera, Typhoid, meningitis, Hepatitis A & B are the diseases caused due to
a. Electromagnetic radiation b. radioactivity of nuclear reaction
c. Dirty water d. Deforestation
5. Presence of high levels of nitrates in water causes
a. Dehydration b. Obesity C. Blood Disorders (Blue Baby Syndrome) D. Fluorosis
6. Presence of pesticides in water causes cancer and neurological disorders because of
a. CO2 b. DDT & Heptachlor c. Methane d. SO2
7. Fluoride through is an effective agent to preventing dental caries, has a permissible limit of
a. 0.5mg/L b. 1.5mg/L c. 5mg/L d. 15mg/L
8. Skeletal flurosis is characterized by
a. Severe and permanent bone joint deformation b. Disordered blackened
c. Nervous breakdown d. Anemic
9. Fluorosis is caused due to
a. No fluoride intake b. Low fluoride intake c. Excessive fluoride intake d. None
10. Decrease of oxygen level in water mainly causes
a. Fluorosis b. Death of aquatic life c. water pollution d. all the above
11. Percentage of fresh water available on the earth is
a. 2.8%b. 2.2% c. 0.6% d. 2.15%
12. excessive concentration of nitrates in water causes
a. Dental flurosis b. Tooth decay c. Mathemoglobinemia d. None
13. Malaria is a
a. Water-borne disease b. water induced disease c. both a & b d. None
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a) shifting cultivation b) Fuel requirement c) Raw materials for industries d) All of these
27. Which of the following statements about forest is not correct? (I-2006)(I-2008)
a) Forests reduces soil erosion b) Provides recreational opportunities
c) Provides a source of economic development d) None of the above
28. The depletion of trees is causing accumulation of
a) NO3 b) SO2 , c) CO2 d) O2
29. Forest rich area in Karnataka is found in
a) Western Ghats b) Bandipur c) Nagarhole d) Mangalore
30. are referred to as Earth‟s lungs. (I-2006)
a) Forests b) Carbon cycles ` c) Water sources d) Mines
31. Forest are effective sink of
a) O2 b) CO2 c) NO d) All.
32. At present Karnataka is having forest cover of
a) 20.19% b) 18.10% c) 28.00% d) 16.4%.
33. Forest are extremely important because
a) Provides clear air b) Provides habitat for wild life
c) Provides recreation d) All
34. Which of the fallowing is not an adverse effect of deforestation
a) Destruction of biodiversity b) Dry up of moist land
c) Causing air & water pollution through dams & mining industries
d) Deplication in mineral resource.
35. The earth‟s land surface covered by the forest is about(I-2008)
a) ¼ b) 2/3 c) 1/3 d) 1/5
36. Extensive plantings of trees to increase forest cover is called
a) A forestation b) Agro forestation c) Deforestation d) Social forestry.
37. The major renewable and important forest resources is
a. Water b. Mineral c. Biodiversity d. Wood
38 ---------- are referred to as Earth’s lungs.
a. Forests b. Carbon cycles c. water sources d. Mines
56. Nitrogen fixation from the atmosphere is high in the type of plants. (I-2008)
a) Manocoteliden b) liguminus c) Both a & b d) None of these.
57. Plants can take up nitrogen in two forms
a) NH4 - & NO3 b) NH3 & N2 c) NO3 d) NO2
58. Conversion of ammonium to NO3 - by chemical oxidation is termed as. (I-2008)
a) Mineralization b) Leaching c) Nitrification d) Denitrification.
59. Nitrogen fixing bacteria exists in ---- of plants
a) Leaf b) Roots c) Steam d) Flower
60. Conversion of nitrates into gases of nitrogen is called (I-2008)
a) Nitrification b) Nitrogen fixing c) Reduction d) Denitrification
61. Which of the following is not a source of organic residue in a nitrogen cycle.
a) Decay of plants & animals b) Excreta of animals c) Water d) Micro organisms
62. Live stock wastes releases large amount of -------into environment.
a) NH4 b)NH3 c)NO3 d)NO4
63. Good example for Sedimentary cycle is (II-2008)
a) Carbon cycle b) Oxygen Cycle c) Nitrogen cycle d) Sulphur cycle.
64. Which of the fallowing falls under sedimentary cycle;
a) Sulphur b) Carbon c) nitrogen d) All
65. Eutrophication is (I-2008) (I-2006)
a) An improved quality of water in lakes
b) A process in carbon cycle
c) The result of accumulation of plant nutrients in water bodies.
d) A water purification technique.
66. Identify the role of sulphur bacteria in a sulphur cycle (II-2007)
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Module-3-Enviromental Pollution
Environmental Issues
1. Population explosion will cause
a. Biodiversity b. Stress on ecosystem c. More employment d. None
2. Population explosion will cause
a. Socio economic problems b. Food scarcity c. Energy crisis d. All
3. Which of the following is having high population density
a. India b. China c. USA d. Western Europe
4. The world population in 2000 was around
a. 8 billion b. 6.1 billion c. 4 billion d. 4.5 billion
5. Population of India according to census 2001
a. 1103 million b. 1000 million c. 950 million d. 1027 million
6. India‟s density of population according to cencus 2001
a. 350 sq.Km b. 375 per sq.Km c. 324 per sq.Km d. 425 per sq.Km
7. India‟s projected population for the year 2050 is
a. 1628 million b. 1525 million c. 1650 million d. 1375 million
8. Demography is the study of
a. Animal‟s behavior b. Population growth c. Rivers d. None
9. Which of the following is the problem not associated with population growth
a. Increase resource consumption b. Environmental pollution
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15. Urbanization is
a. Local environmental issue b. National environmental issue
c. Both a & b d. Not at all an issue
16. Which of the following is the facility that the urban people enjoy?
a. Better communication access b. Better quality of air
c. Large land at cheap rates d. None of these
17. Which of the following is not the effect of urbanization?
a. Air pollution b. Thermal pollution c. Solid waste production d. Noise pollution
18. Which of the following is the ill effect of urbanization?
a. Decrease in agricultural land b. Loss of greenery c. Loss of water bodies d. All
19. Migration of people from rural areas to urban towns is due to
a. Employment opportunities b. Education facilities c. Better infrastructure d. All
20. During the last 30 years the percentage decrease in agriculture land due to urbanization is about
a. 40% b. 60% c. 30% d. 0%
21. The main impact of urbanization on plant and animals
a. Increase in species b. Mutation in species c. Both a & b d. Loss of species
22. Major problems due to industrialization
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Module-4
1. Which of the following is an air pollutant
a. Nitrogen b. Carbon monoxide c. Carbon dioxide d. Oxygen
2. Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is true
a. It is the result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
b. It is a fuel smelling gas
c. It is harmless to human being d. All the above
3. Which of the is a secondary air pollutant
a. Carbon monoxide b. Sulphur dioxide c. Ozone d. Carbon dioxide
4. Nitrous oxide,
a. Doesn‟t cause global warming b. Depletes ozone layer
c. is not an air pollutant d. None
5. The rising level of CO2 in the atmosphere can be reduced by
a. Increase in forest cover
b. Use of renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind energy
c. Minimizing the use of fossil fuels
d. All
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6. The first of the major environmental protection act to be promulgated in India was
a. Water act b. Air act c. Environmental act d. Noise pollution rules
7. Which of the following is the factor adversely influencing automobile pollution?
a. Free moving traffic b. High vehicular density
c. Broad and smooth roads d. None of these
8. Which of the following is the not reason for automobile pollution in our country?
a. Poor quality of fuel b. Advancement in automobile technology
c. Congested traffic d. Outdated vehicles
9. Which of the following is the current control measure to reduce the automobile pollution?
a. Total ban on vehicles b. Outer ring roads c. Alternative fuel d. None
10. Which of the following chemical is not emitted by vehicles?
a. Carbon monoxide b. Oxides of Nitrogen
c. Aluminum trioxide d. Suspended particulate matter
11. Which of the following pollutant is not emitted by leaded gasoline vehicles?
a. Peroxyacetylnitrate b. Hydrocarbons c. Sulphur dioxide d. Lead
12. The diesel vehicles pollute the environment largely through
a. NOX b. CO c. Unburnt hydrocarbons d. All of these
13. Increase in Asthma attacks has been linked to high levels of
a. Oxygen b. Airborne dust particles c. Nitrogen d. All
14. Two stroke motor cycles emit
a. Carbon monoxide b. Unburnt Hydrocarbons c. Both d. None
15. Which of the following is oxygen supplier and used to reduce CO during fuel combustion
in an automobile engine?
a. Cycloalkane b. Ethanol c. Oxides of nitrogen d. None of these
16. Which of the following are considered as alternative fuels?
a. CNG b. Kerosene c. Coal d. None of these
17. Which among the following is clean fuel?
a. Petrol b. Diesel c. Electricity d. CNG
18. Which of the following oxygenate is biodegradable?
a. MTBE b. C2H5OH c. TBA d. ETBE
19. The major automobile pollutants include
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42. Ozone layer thickness of stratospheric ozone layer across the globe is around
a. 200DU b. 300DU c. 400DU d. 500DU
43. Ozone layers absorbs
a. UV rays b. Infrared rays c. Cosmic rays d. CO
44. Major compound responsible for the destruction of stratospheric ozone layer is
a). Oxygen b). CFC c). Carbon dioxide d). Methane
45. Chlorofluro Carbon‟s [CFC] are
a. Nontoxic b. Nonflammable c. Non carcinogenic d. All the above
46. CFC‟s have been used as
a. Solvents b. Refrigerants c. Blowing agents for polymer foams d. All of these
47. The formula of CFC-114 is
a. CF2ClCF2Cl b. CFCl2CF3 c. CF3CF2Cl d. None of these
48. The ODP of a specific chemical takes into account.
a) The reactivity of the species. b) Atmospheric lifetime of the species.
c) Molar mass of the species. d) All of these.
49. Which of the fallowing species has the zero ODP value?
a) CFCs b) HCFCs c) HFCs d) none of these.
50. Which of the following statement is not correct for CFCs?
a) They are almost completely inert both chemically & biologically in the earth‟s
atmosphere.
b) They are very reactive in troposphere.
c) At higher altitudes they are capable of undergoing UV photolytic decomposition.
d) None of these.
51. Each chlorine free radical can destroy the following number of ozone molecules
a. 1000 b. 10,000 c. 1,00,000 d. 100
52. Freon‟s are
a. HFC b. CFC c. NFC d. Hydrocarbons
53. The ozone layer is located up to ----------------km above the earth surface.
a. 10 b) 50 c) 80 d) 100.
54. The steady decline of ozone in the stratosphere is called.
a. Ozone destruction b) ozone hole or ozone thinning
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67. Increased demand for the food from animal origin is due to
a. Environmental vegetarianism b. Animal welfare activities.
Change in the diet of people d. None of these
68. Which of the following statement is not true?
a. Animal production is strongly influenced by socio-cultural factors
b. Animal production has enormous impact on local environment
c. Animal production doesn’t cause noise pollution
d. Animal production depends on agro-ecological conditions
Module-5
1. Environmental (Protection) Act was enacted in the year(II-2007) (I-2006)
a. 1986 b) 1992 c) 1984 d) 1974
2. First of the major environmental protection acts to be promulgated in India was
a. The Wildlife Protection Act b. The air act
c. The environment act d. Noise pollution rules
3. Environmental protection is the responsibility of
a. Government b. Non-government organizations c. Individuals d. All
4. World Environment day is observed on
a. 15th of August b. 5th of June c. 17th of July d. None of these
5. The wild life protection Act in India was passed in
a. 1978 b. 1972 c. 1986 d. 1992
6. Water ( Prevention and control of pollution) Act in India was passed in
a. 1974 b. 1982 c. 1986 d. 1990
7. The forest [ conservation] Act in India was passed in
a. 1977 b. 1980 c. 1982 d. 1988
8. Air [ Prevention and control of pollution] Act in India was passed in
a. 1970 b. 1975 c. 1981 d. 1990
9. Any environmental protection policy should be based on
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