Environmental Impact Assessment MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
A) To assess economic impacts of a project
B) To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project
C) To analyze market trends
D) To determine project costs
Answer: B) To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project

2. Which stage of EIA involves identifying potential environmental impacts?
A) Screening
B) Scoping
C) Impact Assessment
D) Monitoring and Evaluation
Answer: B) Scoping

3. What is typically included in the “Environmental Impact Statement” (EIS)?
A) Project financial details
B) Detailed analysis of potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures
C) Marketing strategies
D) Project team bios
Answer: B) Detailed analysis of potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures

4. Which regulatory body is usually responsible for approving the EIA process?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B) Department of Commerce
C) Federal Reserve
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

5. In EIA, “mitigation measures” refer to:
A) Steps taken to enhance positive impacts
B) Actions designed to minimize or offset adverse environmental impacts
C) Methods for increasing project efficiency
D) Techniques for increasing financial returns
Answer: B) Actions designed to minimize or offset adverse environmental impacts

6. The “Screening” stage in EIA is used to:
A) Determine if a project requires a full EIA
B) Conduct detailed impact assessments
C) Develop mitigation measures
D) Monitor post-project impacts
Answer: A) Determine if a project requires a full EIA

7. “Public consultation” in EIA involves:
A) Discussing the project with the project team only
B) Engaging stakeholders and the public to gather input on the proposed project
C) Evaluating financial projections
D) Conducting market research
Answer: B) Engaging stakeholders and the public to gather input on the proposed project

8. Which of the following is NOT typically considered in an EIA?
A) Air quality
B) Noise levels
C) Project profitability
D) Water resources
Answer: C) Project profitability

9. The term “cumulative impact” in EIA refers to:
A) The total impact of a single project
B) The combined effects of multiple projects over time
C) The immediate effects of a project
D) The financial impact of a project
Answer: B) The combined effects of multiple projects over time

10. After completing the EIA process, which stage involves monitoring the actual impacts of the project?
A) Screening
B) Scoping
C) Impact Assessment
D) Monitoring and Evaluation
Answer: D) Monitoring and Evaluation

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