Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#486] The deadliest Tsunami in recorded history took place on
Correct Answer

(A) 26-Dec-2004

Explanation

Solution: The deadliest Tsunami in recorded history took place on 26-Dec-2004.

[#487] Environmental Protection Act was introduced in the year
Correct Answer

(A) 1986

Explanation

Solution: In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986.

[#488] Ganga Action Plan in India was launched in the year _________
Correct Answer

(B) 1986

Explanation

Solution: Ganga Action Plan was launched by Rajiv Gandhi in India on January 14, 1986. The main aim of this plan was to protect the river Ganga from further more pollution. It was launched to improve the quality of water treatment of the sewage, interception and other methods, also to prevent the mixing of the industrial wastes.

[#489] The first global environmental protection treaty "The Montreal Protocol" was signed on September 26 in
Correct Answer

(D) 1987

Explanation

Solution: The first global environmental protection treaty "The Montreal Protocol" was signed on September 26 in 1987.

[#490] Largest reptile in the world
Correct Answer

(B) Anaconda

Explanation

Solution: Largest reptile in the world Anaconda.