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This set of Societal and Global Impact Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Societal And Global Impact Set 3
Q1 | who created the first indoor plumbing system.
- Harappa
- Bob’s porta-potties
- Inca
- Mohenjo Daro
Q2 | what were the capital cities of ancient Indus valley?
- Ur and Sumer
- Babylon and Thebes
- Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
- Harappa and Memphis
Q3 | when were the palm islands created.
- 2009
- 2008
- 2002
- 2001
Q4 | what was the cost of making the palm islands.
- $11.99 billion
- $16.99 billion
- $12 billion
- $99 billion
Q5 | which country is the Burj Khalifa made?
- China
- New England
- Dubai
- New Zealand
Q6 | when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished?
- 1957
- 2010
- 2000
- 1959
Q7 | what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built on?
- In Dubai
- Farmland
- Military grounds
- Nah the grounds were reserved
Q8 | how many locks are in the Panama Canal?
- 3
- 21
- 12
- 28
Q9 | who owns the Panama Canal Zone?
- The U.S.
- Russia
- Britain
- Germany
Q10 | why did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?
- To reduce travel time
- To speed up trade
- To protect from invaders
- For fishing
Q11 | how long is the Panama Canal?
- 10 miles
- 30 miles
- 48 miles
- 100 miles
Q12 | the hoover dam is located on the border of_______.
- California and Utah
- Nevada and Arizona
- None of the mentioned
- All of the mentioned
Q13 | the hoover dam was built to _______.
- Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation
- Provide power and create a tourists attraction
- All of the mentioned
- None of the mentioned
Q14 | the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______.
- The Colorado river
- Lake mead
- River mead
- Hoover lake
Q15 | the hoover dam is ______ feet high.
- 965
- 897
- 785
- 726
Q16 | which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management?
- Control of waste generation
- Storage and collection
- Disposal
- Stop waste generation
Q17 | under which rule of government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today?
- Municipal solid waste rules, 2000
- Municipal solid waste rules, 2016
- Solid waste rules, 2000
- Solid waste rules, 2016
Q18 | the term ISWM refers to:
- International solid waste management
- Integrated solid waste management
- Integrated solid waste machine
- International solid waste mechanism
Q19 | the average composition of municipal solid waste is:
- 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable
- 20% organic, 60% inert & 20% recyclable
- 30% organic, 20% inert & 50% recyclable
- 19% organic, 41% inert & 40% recyclable
Q20 | how many types of landfills are there?
- 3
- 2
- 5
- 4
Q21 | bio medical waste can be effectively managed by the thermal process.
- TRUE
- FALSE
- none
- all
Q22 | which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition ofbiodegradable waste?
- Ethane
- Methane
- Propene
- Ethene
Q23 | why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid wastemanagement?
- Because it is very costly
- Because it requires modern technologies
- Because it cause several environmental issues
- Because it requires lot of space
Q24 | the term ‘municipal solid waste’ is used to describe which kind of solidwaste?
- Hazardous
- Toxic
- Non hazardous
- Non toxic
Q25 | municipal solid waste contains a wide variety of materials.
- TRUE
- FALSE
- none
- all