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