1. The Stockholm Convention is primarily concerned with the regulation of which type of substances?
2. What type of pollution can lead to "dead zones" in coastal waters?
3. Which of these organizations was established to address the challenges of hazardous waste management in India?
4. Which greenhouse gas is released during the decomposition of organic waste in landfills?
5. Which country was the first to legally recognize the rights of nature, granting it constitutional protection in 2008?
6. Which of the following is considered a major source of indoor air pollution in developing countries?
7. Which pollutant is a leading contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, also known as "bad ozone"?
8. Which industry is the largest contributor to air pollution globally?
9. Which city became the first in the world to introduce congestion pricing in 2003 to reduce traffic and pollution?
10. Which pollution control method involves planting trees and vegetation to absorb air pollutants?
11. Which global environmental movement focuses on addressing the issue of plastic pollution in oceans?
12. Which type of pollution is a significant threat to the polar regions?
13. Which country was the first in the world to make environmental education compulsory in schools?
14. What is the primary cause of the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch"?
15. Which organization oversees the implementation of the Paris Agreement?
16. Which type of environmental disaster is directly linked to water pollution from heavy metals like mercury and cadmium?
17. Which of the following is a primary cause of air pollution?
18. The Paris Agreement was adopted during which UN climate conference?
19. What is eutrophication, a form of water pollution?
20. Which international convention is aimed at preventing marine pollution from ships?
21. Which of the following pollutants is a major cause of acid rain?
22. Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation and land-use change?
23. Which type of pollution is most closely linked to acid rain?
24. Which process describes the increase in Earth's temperature due to trapped heat from the sun?
25. Which global agreement was adopted to prevent and control the spread of hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade?
26. Which pollutant is most commonly responsible for smog formation?
27. Which of the following is a non-point source of pollution?
28. Which type of waste is most difficult to manage in Antarctica due to its long decomposition time?
29. Which of the following best describes the role of the Montreal Protocol?
30. Which treaty helps regulate pollution and human activities in Antarctica to protect its environment?
31. Which African country was the first to ban plastic bags in 2008, imposing hefty fines on those who violate the law?
32. Which of the following actions can help reduce soil pollution?
33. Which method is most effective in controlling soil pollution from heavy metals?
34. Which of the following pollutants can cause blue baby syndrome when present in drinking water?
35. Which of the following pollutants can be reduced by installing catalytic converters in vehicles?
36. Which of the following is the main environmental regulatory body in India responsible for pollution control?
37. which country became the first to completely ban the sale and use of microbeads in cosmetics?
38. What is the main consequence of thermal pollution?
39. The Cartagena Protocol is associated with which issue?
40. Which pollutant is responsible for causing respiratory diseases such as asthma and lung cancer in humans?
41. Which city was the first to introduce a city-wide ban on smoking in public places, including restaurants and bars, to reduce air pollution and health risks?
42. What type of pollution is primarily caused by excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture?
43. Which country is the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide as of 2024?
44. Which of the following pollutants is most responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
45. Which of the following agreements addresses transboundary movements of hazardous wastes?
46. How does black carbon, a byproduct of incomplete combustion, affect the Antarctic environment?
47. Which pollutant is often used as a measure of water quality due to its impact on oxygen levels in aquatic ecosystems?
48. Which international agreement seeks to phase out the use of mercury in products and processes due to its harmful environmental and health impacts?
49. What term is used to describe the concentration of harmful chemicals in top predators through the food chain?
50. Which international agreement was created to control the emission of greenhouse gases and combat global warming?
51. What is the main effect of ocean acidification?
52. Which metal contaminant is often found in electronics and poses environmental hazards when disposed of improperly?
53. Which pollutant is most commonly associated with the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers?
54. Which country became the first to ban the use of coal entirely for electricity generation in 2017?
55. Which of the following agreements focuses on biodiversity conservation?
56. Which country was the first to introduce a carbon tax in 1990 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
57. Which of the following pollutants is most associated with the increase in algal blooms in lakes and rivers?
58. What is the most significant environmental risk of plastic microbeads used in personal care products?
59. Which country was the first to switch entirely to renewable energy for its electricity needs for over 300 consecutive days in 2019?
60. Which of the following is an example of a secondary pollutant formed in the atmosphere?
61. What is the main objective of the Ramsar Convention?
62. Which international organization provides a platform for countries to collaborate on environmental protection and climate change policies?
63. What is the environmental effect of phosphorus pollution in water bodies?
