Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

General Knowledge Test with questions about Environment & Biodiversity for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. Which statements are true about impact prediction in EIA?

  1. It involves identifying the environmental impacts of significant project aspects and alternatives.
  2. Environmental impacts can be predicted with absolute certainty.

Choose the correct option from the following codes:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Both 1 and 2
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Answer: Option D. Both 1 and 2

2. What phases are included in the Environment Impact Assessment process in India?

  1. Screening
  2. Defining scope
  3. Gathering baseline data
  4. Predicting impacts

Choose the correct option from the following codes:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1, 2, and 3
  3. 2, 3, and 4
  4. 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: Option D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

3. What types of impacts are assessed under Impact Prediction in Environment Impact Assessment?

  1. Biological
  2. Noise
  3. Land
  4. Air

Choose the correct option from the following codes:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  4. 3 only
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Answer: Option C. 1, 2, 3, and 4

4. Which statements accurately describe the scoping process in Environment Impact Assessment?

  1. It involves specifying the terms of reference for EIA.
  2. Impacts are evaluated based on factors such as magnitude, prevalence, frequency, and duration.

Choose the correct option from the following codes:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1 only
  3. 2 only
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: Option A. 1 and 2

5. On what basis are the Screening Criteria for Environment Impact Assessment determined?

  1. Investment scale
  2. Development type
  3. Development location

Choose the correct option from the following codes:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1, 2, and 3
  4. 1 only
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Answer: Option C. 1, 2, and 3