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