IBPS PO 1970 — solved question paper

Q1. How was Earth Day 1970 received?

1. The United Nations lent its support to the cause
2. A demand for clean fuel resounded in people's voices
3. The initiative was supported by people regardless of social and political divisions
4. Industries adopted eco-friendly measures of operation

Answer: The initiative was supported by people regardless of social and political divisions

The passage states that Earth Day 1970 received rare support across the political spectrum and from people of different social groups. This means it was supported regardless of social and political divisions.

Q2. In 1970, which organized movement resisted deforestation in Himalayan forests?

1. Silent Valley movement
2. Narmada Bachao Andolan
3. Chipko movement
4. Bishnoi movement

Answer: Chipko movement

The Chipko movement, originating in 1970 in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand (then UP), was an organized resistance to deforestation. Villagers (especially women) hugged trees to prevent them from being cut. It became a major environmental movement in India.