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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1)

Which of the following international agreements focuses specifically on regulating ship-breaking and recycling practices?

(a)Hong Kong Convention

(b)Rotterdam Convention

(c)Bamako Convention

(d)Basel Convention

2)

According to the Insecticides Act (1968) and Rules (1971), what color label indicates the highest toxicity level for insecticides?

(a)Yellow

(b)Green

(c)Blue

(d)Red

3)

What is the primary purpose of the Bamako Convention?

(a)To regulate the transboundary movement of all hazardous waste.

(b)To regulate ship-breaking and recycling.

(c)To establish guidelines for the safe trade of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

(d)To ban the import of hazardous waste into African nations.

4)

Which of the following characteristics best describes Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?

(a)They are easily broken down by living organisms.

(b)They degrade quickly in the environment.

(c)They resist environmental degradation and bioaccumulate in living tissue.

(d)They are primarily used in the production of fertilizers.

5)

Consider the following statements regarding the Basel Convention:

  1. It covers the ship-breaking industry and radioactive waste.
  2. It aims to ban the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

6)

Consider the following statements regarding the Recycling of Ships Act (2019) of India:

  1. It was enacted to align with global guidelines set by the Basel Convention.
  2. It aims to protect yard workers from hazardous materials during ship dismantling.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

7)

Consider the following statements regarding the Rotterdam Convention:

  1. It is not legally binding, but serves as a recommendation for nations.
  2. It ensures the safe trade of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

8)

Consider the following statements regarding the Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules (2016):

  1. These rules are issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
  2. Interstate waste transport requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the SPCBs of both states involved.
  3. No country may export hazardous waste into India for final disposal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

(a)1, 2 and 3

(b)3 only

(c)2 and 3 only

(d)2 only

9)

Consider the following statements regarding the biogeochemical cycles:

  1. Disruption of these cycles can lead to climate change and ocean acidification.
  2. Gaseous cycles are considered perfect due to slow replenishment rates.
  3. They describe the circulation of nutrients through biotic and abiotic components.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

(a)1 and 3 only

(b)2 only

(c)1 and 2 only

(d)1, 2 and 3

10)

Which of the following are examples of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) that were initially included in the "dirty dozen":

  1. DDT
  2. Dieldrin
  3. PCBs
  4. Aldrin

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

(a)1, 2 and 4 only

(b)1 and 4 only

(c)2 and 3 only

(d)3 only



Answers
1) a
2) d
3) d
4) c
5) d
6) b
7) b
8) c
9) a
10) a