General Knowledge Practice Quiz 1

Q1.The accumulation of resources in a few hands has led to the division of society into which two segments?

A. Employers and employees. B. Urban and rural. C. Haves and have-nots or rich and poor. D. Producers and consumers.

Q2.According to Gandhian philosophy mentioned in the text, what was identified as the root cause for resource depletion at the global level?

A. Lack of technological advancement B. Overpopulation in developing countries C. Greedy and selfish individuals and exploitative nature of modern technology D. Insufficient government regulations

Q3.What percentage of our basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing are obtained from land?

A. Seventy-five per cent B. Eighty per cent C. Ninety per cent D. Ninety-five per cent

Q4.The excerpt 'Narak! My Lord, you are the creator of music in the world of Lepchas...' is explicitly identified in the text as what?

A. An ancient Indian scripture B. A contemporary environmental poem C. A Lepcha folk song D. A scientific research abstract

Q5.Which trees are worshipped by the Mundas and Santhal tribes of the Chota Nagpur region?

A. Tamarind and mango trees B. Peepal and banyan trees C. Mahua and kadamba trees D. Blackbuck and nilgai trees

Q6.During weddings, which trees are worshipped by the tribals of Odisha and Bihar?

A. Mahua and kadamba trees B. Peepal and banyan trees C. Tamarind and mango trees D. Macaques and langurs

Q7.In and around Bishnoi villages in Rajasthan, which animals are seen as an integral part of the community and are not harmed?

A. Tigers and lions B. Elephants and rhinos C. Herds of blackbuck, chinkara, nilgai, and peacocks D. Macaques and langurs

Q8.What are the characteristics of acceptable economic or developmental activities?

A. They must prioritize profit generation above all else. B. They should be people-centric, environment-friendly, and economically rewarding. C. They must involve large-scale industrialization. D. They should be managed exclusively by government agencies.

Q9.What is the fundamental premise of nature worship in age-old tribal beliefs?

A. That nature provides unlimited resources for human exploitation. B. That all creations of nature have to be protected. C. That only specific trees and animals hold sacred value. D. That human interference is always beneficial for natural ecosystems.

Q10.As predicted in the text, approximately how many people are expected to live in absolute water scarcity by the year 2025?

A. Nearly one billion people B. Nearly two billion people C. Nearly three billion people D. Nearly four billion people

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 1