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