Environment Days — Set 4

Correct Answer: B. Ronald Ross

• **Ronald Ross** = He discovered in 1897 that mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans. • **August 20** — This date is celebrated as World Mosquito Day to commemorate Ronald Ross's discovery. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Robert Koch: Known for identifying specific causative agents of diseases like anthrax and tuberculosis; Louis Pasteur: Known for pasteurization and vaccines for rabies and anthrax; Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin.

Correct Answer: C. November 21

• **November 21** = This day is celebrated to highlight the importance of healthy oceans and sustainable fish stocks. • **Small-scale fisheries** — These are responsible for half of the world's fish catch, emphasizing their vital role. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 21: Not associated with World Fisheries Day; December 21: Not associated with World Fisheries Day; September 21: Not associated with World Fisheries Day.

Correct Answer: D. Resource Depletion

• **Resource Depletion** = Poverty is often linked to resource depletion as poor communities heavily rely on and often overuse local natural resources for survival. • **October 17** — This date marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, highlighting global efforts against poverty. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Deep Sea Mining: An environmental issue, but less directly and universally linked to the daily struggles of poverty; Space Exploration: Primarily a scientific endeavor, not an environmental issue linked to poverty; Glacial Growth: The opposite of glacial retreat, which is an environmental issue; not directly linked to poverty.

Correct Answer: C. October 1

• **October 1** = World Vegetarian Day is celebrated on this date to promote the environmental benefits and health advantages of plant-based diets. • **1977** — The North American Vegetarian Society established World Vegetarian Day in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: September 1: Not the date for World Vegetarian Day; November 1: Often celebrated as World Vegan Day, a distinct but related observance; August 1: Not the date for World Vegetarian Day.

Correct Answer: D. Sustainable resource

• **Sustainable resource** = Bamboo is known as 'Green Gold' because it is one of the fastest-growing plants, can be harvested sustainably, and offers numerous environmental benefits. • **September 18** — This date is observed as World Bamboo Day to raise awareness about the benefits of bamboo. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Synthesized plastic: Bamboo is a natural plant, not a man-made plastic; Metal ore: Bamboo is a plant, not a mineral resource extracted from the earth; Fossil fuel: Bamboo is a renewable plant, not a non-renewable fuel formed from ancient organic matter.

Correct Answer: C. June 3

• **June 3** = World Bicycle Day is celebrated on this date to acknowledge the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and environmentally fit means of transportation. • **2018** — The UN General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: April 3: Not the date for World Bicycle Day; May 3: Not the date for World Bicycle Day; July 3: Not the date for World Bicycle Day.

Correct Answer: D. October 31

• **October 31** = World Cities Day is observed on this date to promote the international community's interest in global urbanization and encourage sustainable urban development. • **2014** — World Cities Day was first observed in this year, in Shanghai, China. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: December 31: Not the date for World Cities Day; November 30: Not the date for World Cities Day; September 30: Not the date for World Cities Day.

Correct Answer: C. September 2

• **September 2** = World Coconut Day is celebrated on this date to recognize the importance and versatility of the coconut, often called the 'Tree of Life'. • **International Coconut Community (ICC)** — The day marks the formation of this organization, which promotes the development of the coconut industry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 2: Celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti, not World Coconut Day; August 2: Not the date for World Coconut Day; July 2: Not the date for World Coconut Day.

Correct Answer: D. September 7

• **September 7** = The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is observed on this date to raise awareness and promote actions to improve air quality. • **2020** — This day was first celebrated in this year following a UN resolution recognizing the importance of clean air. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: November 7: Not the date for the International Day of Clean Air; October 7: Not the date for the International Day of Clean Air; August 7: Not the date for the International Day of Clean Air.

Correct Answer: C. Last Saturday of March

• **Last Saturday of March** = Earth Hour is an annual worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) where people turn off non-essential lights for one hour to show commitment to environmental protection. • **2007** — Earth Hour was started by the WWF in Sydney, Australia, in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: April 22: Celebrated as Earth Day, a different environmental observance; Last Sunday of March: Earth Hour is on Saturday, not Sunday; June 5: Celebrated as World Environment Day, a different environmental observance.