Question 1

who created the first indoor plumbing system.
A) Harappa
B) Bob's porta-potties
C) Inca
D) Mohenjo Daro

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo Daro was one of the first cities to develop an indoor plumbing system, which included toilets and drains.

Question 2

what were the capital cities of ancient Indus valley?
A) Ur and Sumer
B) Babylon and Thebes
C) Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
D) Harappa and Memphis

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo Daro and Harappa were the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, which is also known as the Harappan Civilization, dating back to 2600 BCE.

Question 3

when were the palm islands created.
A) 2009
B) 2008
C) 2002
D) 2001

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

what was the cost of making the palm islands.
A) $11. 99 billion
B) $16. 99 billion
C) $12 billion
D) $99 billion

Accepted Answer

The cost of making the Palm Islands in Dubai was approximately $12 billion.

Question 5

which country is the Burj Khalifa made?
A) China
B) New England
C) Dubai
D) New Zealand

Accepted Answer

The Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai, which is a city in the United Arab Emirates, not a country itself. However, among the options provided, Dubai is the correct choice related to the location of the Burj Khalifa.

Question 6

when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished?
A) 1957
B) 2010
C) 2000
D) 1959

Accepted Answer

The Burj Khalifa was officially completed in 2010, making it the tallest building in the world at that time.

Question 7

what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built on?
A) In Dubai
B) Farmland
C) Military grounds
D) Nah the grounds were reserved

Accepted Answer

The answer of what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built...

Question 8

how many locks are in the Panama Canal?
A) 3
B) 21
C) 12
D) 28

Accepted Answer

The Panama Canal has 12 locks in total. These locks are used to lift ships up to 85 feet to the level of the canal and then lower them back down to sea level on the other side.

Question 9

who owns the Panama Canal Zone?
A) The U. S.
B) Russia
C) Britain
D) Germany

Accepted Answer

The Panama Canal Zone was historically controlled by the United States from 1903 until 1979, after which it was gradually transferred to Panama, with full control passing to Panama on December 31, 1999, according to the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.

Question 10

why did the U. S. build the Panama Canal?
A) To reduce travel time
B) To speed up trade
C) To protect from invaders
D) For fishing

Accepted Answer

The answer of why did the U. S. build the...

Question 11

how long is the Panama Canal?
A) 10 miles
B) 30 miles
C) 48 miles
D) 100 miles

Accepted Answer

The Panama Canal is approximately 48 miles (77 km) long from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, making it one of the most significant engineering projects ever undertaken.

Question 12

the hoover dam is located on the border of_______.
A) California and Utah
B) Nevada and Arizona
C) None of the mentioned
D) All of the mentioned

Accepted Answer

The Hoover Dam is located on the border between Nevada and Arizona.

Question 13

the hoover dam was built to _______.
A) Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation
B) Provide power and create a tourists attraction
C) All of the mentioned
D) None of the mentioned

Accepted Answer

The Hoover Dam was primarily built to provide hydroelectric power, control flooding, and supply water for irrigation.

Question 14

the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______.
A) The Colorado river
B) Lake mead
C) River mead
D) Hoover lake

Accepted Answer

The reservoir at the Hoover Dam is named Lake Mead.

Question 15

the hoover dam is ______ feet high.
A) 965
B) 897
C) 785
D) 726

Accepted Answer

The Hoover Dam is 726 feet high.

Question 16

which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management?
A) Control of waste generation
B) Storage and collection
C) Disposal
D) Stop waste generation

Accepted Answer

The primary ideas behind solid waste management include controlling the amount of waste generated, ensuring proper storage and collection of waste, and safely disposing of waste. Stopping waste generation entirely is not practical or a core idea behind solid waste management, as activities by humans and industries will inevitably generate some form of waste. The focus is on minimizing and managing it effectively.

Question 17

under which rule of government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today?
A) Municipal solid waste rules, 2000
B) Municipal solid waste rules, 2016
C) Solid waste rules, 2000
D) Solid waste rules, 2016

Accepted Answer

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 are the current guidelines followed for solid waste management in India, replacing the earlier 2000 rules.

Question 18

the term ISWM refers to:
A) International solid waste management
B) Integrated solid waste management
C) Integrated solid waste machine
D) International solid waste mechanism

Accepted Answer

Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) is a comprehensive waste management approach that aims to reduce, reuse, recycle, and manage waste in a way that links sustainability with the overall waste management process.

Question 19

the average composition of municipal solid waste is:
A) 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable
B) 20% organic, 60% inert & 20% recyclable
C) 30% organic, 20% inert & 50% recyclable
D) 19% organic, 41% inert & 40% recyclable

Accepted Answer

The average composition of municipal solid waste typically has a high percentage of organic material, followed by inert waste and recyclable materials. Option A, with 41% organic, 40% inert, and 19% recyclable, closely aligns with common compositions observed in municipal solid waste, reflecting the significant presence of biodegradable material and a substantial portion of inert waste, with a smaller but significant percentage of recyclables.

Question 20

how many types of landfills are there?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 5
D) 4

Accepted Answer

The answer of how many types of landfills are there?
A)...

Quiz 3: Infrastructure and Waste Management

who created the first indoor plumbing system.

what were the capital cities of ancient Indus valley?

when were the palm islands created.

what was the cost of making the palm islands.

which country is the Burj Khalifa made?

when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished?

what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built on?

how many locks are in the Panama Canal?

who owns the Panama Canal Zone?

why did the U. S. build the Panama Canal?

how long is the Panama Canal?

the hoover dam is located on the border of_______.

the hoover dam was built to _______.

the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______.

the hoover dam is ______ feet high.

which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management?

under which rule of government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today?

the term ISWM refers to:

the average composition of municipal solid waste is:

how many types of landfills are there?