Science Practice Quiz 122

Q1.According to the report, which of the following were symptoms caused by the fumes from the highly toxic waste dumped in Abidjan?

A. Hair loss and vision impairment B. Nausea, skin rashes, and fainting C. Respiratory failure and paralysis D. Hearing loss and memory loss

Q2.How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated according to nutrition scientists?

A. Height in meters divided by weight in kg B. Weight in kg divided by height in meters C. Weight in kg divided by the square of the height in meters D. Height in meters divided by the square of the weight in kg

Q3.What is the primary purpose of calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)?

A. To determine a person's ideal weight for their age B. To assess a person's physical strength C. To find out if a person is properly nourished D. To measure a person's metabolic rate

Q4.Since when have scientists been warning that the present types and levels of development are not sustainable?

A. Early twentieth century B. First half of the twentieth century C. Second half of the twentieth century D. Twenty-first century

Q5.According to recent evidence mentioned in the text, what serious threat is the groundwater in many parts of India facing?

A. Contamination from industrial waste B. Depletion due to natural causes C. Overuse D. Salinity intrusion

Q6.What proportion of India is currently overusing its groundwater reserves, according to the provided information?

A. Nearly one-fourth B. Nearly one-third C. Nearly half D. Nearly two-thirds

Q7.If the present way of using groundwater continues, what percentage of the country is projected to be overusing this resource in another 25 years?

A. 30 per cent B. 45 per cent C. 60 per cent D. 75 per cent

Q8.Groundwater is an example of which type of resource?

A. renewable B. non-renewable C. exhaustible D. metallic

Q9.What is a key characteristic of renewable resources?

A. They are replenished by nature B. They have a fixed stock on Earth C. They are always available in unlimited quantities D. They are primarily used for industrial purposes

Q10.What is a potential issue with renewable resources like groundwater?

A. They cannot be overused under any circumstances B. Their stock is fixed and cannot be replenished C. They may be overused if consumption exceeds natural replenishment D. They are only found in specific geographical regions

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Science Practice Quiz 122