100 questions from the chapter from environmental education

 Here are 100 short questions with answers from the chapter Environmental Education, helpful for school and college-level preparation:

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Introduction to Environmental Education

1. What is environmental education?

It is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues and develop solutions.

2. Who introduced environmental education in India?

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

3. When was environmental education made compulsory in Indian schools?

In 2003, following a Supreme Court directive.

4. What is the main aim of environmental education?

To create awareness and responsibility for environmental protection.

5. Name one objective of environmental education.

To develop knowledge and skills to solve environmental problems.

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Importance of Environmental Education

6. Why is environmental education important?

It promotes sustainable living and helps protect nature.

7. How does environmental education help students?

It teaches them to respect the environment and take responsible actions.

8. Which age group should receive environmental education?

All age groups.

9. How does environmental education support sustainable development?

By fostering environmentally conscious citizens.

10. What role does environmental education play in climate action?

It empowers people with knowledge to mitigate climate change.

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Key Components

11. Name a key component of environmental education.

Awareness.

12. What is environmental awareness?

Understanding the fragility of our environment.

13. What is environmental literacy?

The ability to understand and analyze environmental issues.

14. What is meant by sustainability?

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

15. What are green skills?

Skills that contribute to preserving the environment.

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Environmental Problems

16. Name a major environmental problem.

Air pollution.

17. What causes water pollution?

Industrial waste and sewage.

18. Name a greenhouse gas.

Carbon dioxide.

19. What is global warming?

Increase in Earth's temperature due to greenhouse gases.

20. What is deforestation?

Cutting down of trees and forests.

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Types of Pollution

21. What is air pollution?

Contamination of air by harmful gases and particles.

22. What is water pollution?

Contamination of water bodies.

23. What is noise pollution?

Harmful levels of noise in the environment.

24. What is soil pollution?

Degradation of soil due to chemicals and waste.

25. What is thermal pollution?

Increase in temperature of water bodies due to industrial discharge.

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Natural Resources

26. What are natural resources?

Resources obtained from nature like water, soil, air, and minerals.

27. Name two renewable resources.

Solar energy, wind energy.

28. Name two non-renewable resources.

Coal, petroleum.

29. Why should we conserve natural resources?

To ensure their availability for future generations.

30. What is resource conservation?

Using resources wisely and efficiently.

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Environmental Laws and Policies

31. What is the Environment Protection Act?

A 1986 law for environmental protection in India.

32. When was the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act passed?

1981. 

33. When was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?

1974. 

34. Which Indian agency monitors pollution?

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

35. What is EIA?

Environmental Impact Assessment.

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International Environmental Efforts

36. What is the UNFCCC?

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

37. When was the Paris Agreement signed?

2015. 

38. What is the Kyoto Protocol?

An international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

39. What is Earth Day?

April 22, celebrated to promote environmental protection.

40. What is the main goal of COP summits?

To negotiate global environmental and climate policies.

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Biodiversity

41. What is biodiversity?

The variety of life on Earth.

42. Name one biodiversity hotspot in India.

The Western Ghats.

43. Why is biodiversity important?

It maintains ecosystem balance and supports life.

44. What is species extinction?

Disappearance of a species from Earth.

45. What is wildlife conservation?

Protecting wild animals and their habitats.

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Sustainable Development

46. What is sustainable development?

Development without harming the environment.

47. Name one sustainable practice.

Using solar panels.

48. What is green energy?

Energy from renewable sources.

49. What is eco-tourism?

Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment.

50. What is a green building?

A building designed to reduce environmental impact.

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Environmental Organizations

51. What is UNEP?

United Nations Environment Programme.

52. What is WWF?

World Wide Fund for Nature.

53. What does Greenpeace do?

Campaigns for environmental protection.

54. Name an Indian environmentalist.

Sundarlal Bahuguna.

55. What is the role of NGOs in environmental education?

Awareness, action, and advocacy.

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Waste Management

56. What is solid waste?

Non-liquid waste from households and industries.

57. What is biodegradable waste?

Waste that decomposes naturally.

58. What is non-biodegradable waste?

Waste that does not decompose easily.

59. What is 3R?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

60. What is composting?

Converting organic waste into fertilizer.

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Environmental Movements

61. What is the Chipko movement?

A tree-hugging movement to prevent deforestation.

62. Who led the Narmada Bachao Andolan?

Medha Patkar.

63. What is the aim of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

Cleanliness and sanitation.

64. What was Silent Valley movement about?

Preventing a hydroelectric project in Kerala.

65. What is the Green Belt Movement?

Environmental movement in Kenya led by Wangari Maathai.

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Climate Change

66. What is climate change?

Long-term changes in Earth's climate.

67. What causes climate change?

Human activities like burning fossil fuels.

68. What is the effect of climate change?

Melting glaciers, rising sea levels.

69. How can we combat climate change?

By reducing carbon emissions.

70. What is carbon footprint?

The total greenhouse gases emitted by human activity.

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Green Practices

71. What is rainwater harvesting?

Collecting and storing rainwater.

72. What is organic farming?

Farming without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

73. What is green transport?

Using eco-friendly vehicles like bicycles or electric cars.

74. What is energy efficiency?

Using less energy to perform the same task.

75. What is afforestation?

Planting trees in barren lands.

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Education and Action

76. What is environmental curriculum?

Inclusion of environmental topics in education.

77. What is experiential learning in environment?

Learning through hands-on activities.

78. What are eco-clubs?

School groups for environmental activities.

79. What is environmental stewardship?

Responsibility to protect the natural world.

80. What is citizen science?

Public participation in scientific research.

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Environmental Ethics

81. What are environmental ethics?

Moral relationship between humans and nature.

82. What is ecocentrism?

Belief that nature has intrinsic value.

83. What is anthropocentrism?

Belief that humans are central to the universe.

84. What is environmental justice?

Fair treatment in environmental laws and policies.

85. What is intergenerational equity?

Ensuring resources for future generations.

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Disaster and Risk Management

86. What is a natural disaster?

A catastrophic event caused by nature.

87. Name two natural disasters.

Earthquake, flood.

88. What is disaster management?

Preparing for and responding to disasters.

89. What is an environmental hazard?

Potential threat to the environment or health.

90. What is vulnerability in disaster management?

Degree to which a system is likely to experience harm.

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Miscellaneous

91. What is an ecosystem?

A community of organisms and their physical environment.

92. What is the ozone layer?

A layer that protects Earth from UV rays.

93. What is carbon trading?

Buying and selling of emission allowances.

94. What is sustainable agriculture?

Farming that meets current needs without harming future potential.

95. What is environmental audit?

Assessment of the impact of operations on the environment.

96. What is a carbon sink?

Anything that absorbs more carbon than it releases.

97. What is green marketing?

Marketing of eco-friendly products.

98. What is environmental monitoring?

Measuring environmental conditions over time.

99. What is eco-labeling?

Labeling products that are environmentally friendly.

100. What is environmental stewardship?