Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Silent Spring'?
A) E.O. Wilson
B) Margaret Atwood
C) Jane Goodall
D) Rachel Carson
  • 2. In which year was 'Silent Spring' published?
A) 1965
B) 1962
C) 1970
D) 1958
  • 3. What pesticide is heavily criticized in 'Silent Spring'?
A) DDT
B) Roundup
C) Chlorpyrifos
D) Malathion
  • 4. Which organism is notably affected by DDT as described in the book?
A) Mammals
B) Birds
C) Insects
D) Fishes
  • 5. What major event is often associated with the rise of the environmental movement following 'Silent Spring'?
A) International Union for Conservation of Nature conference
B) First Earth Summit
C) World Wildlife Fund establishment
D) Earth Day
  • 6. How did 'Silent Spring' contribute to the environmental movement?
A) It focused solely on animal welfare.
B) It promoted industrial growth.
C) It inspired activism and legislation.
D) It discouraged environmental protection.
  • 7. What impact did 'Silent Spring' have on society?
A) Raised awareness of environmental issues
B) Promoted overpopulation
C) Decreased interest in nature
D) Led to the invention of new pesticides
  • 8. What profession did Rachel Carson hold?
A) Marine biologist
B) Agronomist
C) Meteorologist
D) Geologist
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