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Questionnaire for
Environmental Awareness
Name
Class
Institution
M/F
Age
Purpose of the Tool:
The purpose of this tool is to find out how environmental awareness
affects the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.
Instructions:
1. Read all the questions carefully.
2. Put a tick mark in front of the correct answer.
3. Do not overwrite or cut anywhere.
Reliability Coefficient of Test: Reliability of the test is 0.76 (Test-retest
reliability).
Validity Coefficient of Test: Validity of the test is content and face validity.
Researcher: Preeti Srivastava, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of
Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
Supervisor: Dr. M. K. Gautam, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of Education,
Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
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True and false questions: -
-------1. Burning of fossil fuels is one of the causes of air pollution.
-------2. Sulphur dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases.
-------3. Acid rain does not corrode metals.
-------4. High concentration of nitrogen dioxide results in respiratory
problems.
-------5. Industries must treat the waste produces before discharging them into
water.
-------6. Potable water causes water-based diseases.
-------7. Bad taste of water indicates the presence of pollutants.
-------8. The water which looks clean is safe for drinking purpose.
-------9. We should always bathe in rivers.
-------10. Smog leads to diseases relating to lungs.
-------11. Melting of glaciers leads to rise in the level of sea.
-------12. Global warming is causing a gradual increase in the temperature of
the earth’s atmosphere.
-------13. The underground water gets polluted through agricultural wastes like
pesticides & fertilizers.
-------14. Water must be sterilized by chlorination.
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-------15. Occurrence of earthquakes beneath the ocean floor (sometimes) can
leads to a tsunami.
Multiple choice questions:-
-------1. Responsible gases for acid rain are:-
[a]. Sulphur dioxide
[b]. Carbon dioxide
[c]. Nitrogen dioxide
[d]. all of the above
-------2. Green houses gases are:-
[a]. Nitrous oxide
[b]. Oxygen
[c]. Methane
[d]. Both ‘a’ and ‘c’
-------3. Effects of carbon mono-oxide are:-
[a]. Carboxyhaemoglobin
[b]. Harming the growth of plants
[c]. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
[d]. none of the above
-------4. Measures to check global warming are:-
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[a]. Deforestation
[b]. Use of chlorofluorocarbons
[c]. Use of fossil fuels
[d]. all of the above
-------5. Soil pollution is being occurred:-
[a]. Soil erosion
[b]. Pesticides
[c]. Fertilizers
[d]. all of the above
-------6. Domestic sewage in cities is related with:-
[a]. Space pollution
[b]. Air pollution
[c]. Water pollution
[d]. radiation pollution
-------7. The planet earth is called blue marble planet because:-
[a]. Blue marble
[b]. Rivers
[c]. Oceans
[d]. Abundance of water
-------8. Consequences of deforestation:-
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[a]. Desertification
[b]. Climate change
[c]. Ozone depletion
[d]. all of the above
-------9. Global warming can be solved through:-
[a]. Plant trees
[b]. Buy local food
[c]. Use public transport
[d]. All of the above
-------10. We can save water by:-
[a]. Re use
[b]. Repair leaks promptly
[c]. Monitor our water bills
[d]. All of the above
-------11. The purpose of purification of water is:-
[a]. Chlorination
[b]. Boiling
[c]. Destroy harmful germs
[d]. None of the above
-------12. Burning of crackers caused:-
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[a]. Soil pollution
[b]. Noise pollution
[c]. Air pollution
[d]. both ‘b’ and ‘c’
-------13. Alternative sources of energy are:-
[a]. Wind energy
[b]. Solar energy
[c]. Hydropower
[d]. All of the above
-------14. Causes of extinction of endemic species:-
[a]. Loss of habitat
[b]. Ecosystem disruption
[c]. Introduced species
[d]. all of the above
-------15. Red data book is:-
[a]. International union for the conservation of nature and
natural resources
[b]. International list of threatened animals and plants
[c]. Specific group of animals and plants
[d]. Threat status of different species
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Questionnaire for
Environmental Attitude
Name
Class
Institution
M/F
Age
Purpose of the Tool:
The purpose of this tool is to find out how environmental attitudes
affect the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.
Instructions:
1. Read all the questions carefully.
2. Put a tick mark in front of the correct answer.
3. Do not overwrite or cut anywhere.
Reliability Coefficient of Test: Reliability of the test is 0.81 (Crownbach alpha
reliability) and 0.80 (Test-retest reliability).
Validity Coefficient of Test: Validity of the test is content and face validity.
Researcher: Preeti Srivastava, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of
Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
Supervisor: Dr. M. K. Gautam, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of Education,
Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
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A. Deforestation:
Statements Strongly
Agree Agree
Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
1. All forests of the world are suffering
from the problem of deforestation.
2. Deforestation occurs due to need of
land, trees and other human requirements.
3. Deforestation has adverse effects on the
environment.
4. Deforestation without sufficient
reforestation has resulted in damage to
habitat, biodiversity loss and aridity.
5. Due to Deforestation, the most dramatic
impact is a loss of habitat for millions of
species.
6. Trees support the water cycle by
returning water vapour back into the
atmosphere.
7. Deforestation increases the soil erosion.
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8. Trees also play a critical role in
absorbing the greenhouse gases that fuel
global warming.
B.Global Warming:
Statements Strongly
Agree Agree
Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
1. Install dimmers to reduce the amount of
energy your lights use, when you do not
need bright light.
2. Should use energy saving lights in
outdoor fixtures.
3. Use solar lights wherever possible.
4. Clear the heavy curtain from windows
for natural light is a useful idea.
5. Replace your regular lights by compact
fluorescent lights.
6. Look for Energy Star products when
buying electronic items, devices or
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equipments.
7. Low-flow taps, showerheads and
commodes reduce water wastage at home.
8. Arrange your garden in such a way that
water runoff reach all your plants without
excessive waste.
C. Freshwater:
Statements Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neither
Agree
Nor
Disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
1.Water scarcity is an abstract concept to
some and a stark reality for others.
2. The present challenge is how to
effectively conserve, manage, and
distribute the water we have.
3. Water resource is essential for livelihood
and environment’s health.
4. Fresh water is an important natural
resource necessary for the survival of all
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ecosystems.
5. Fresh water creates a toxic environment
for aquatic bodies.
6. Pollution through human activities
presents a problem for freshwater
resources.
7. The availability of fresh water is very
less at global level.
8. Deforestation and soil erosion result in
Changes in the flow of the fresh water in
the local environment.
D.Ozone Layer Depletion:
Statements
Strongly
Agree Agree
Neither
Agree
Nor
Disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
1. The ozone layer is a concentration of
ozone (O3) molecules in the stratosphere.
2. The ozone layer is a belt above Earth,
serves as a shield from the harmful
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ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun.
3. Ozone-depletion caused by the release
of chlorofluorocarbons, hydro
fluorocarbons, and other ozone-depleting
substances.
4. These ozone-depleting substances are
used in refrigerants, insulating foams and
solvents, which we cannot avoid.
5. Ozone-Depletion occurs only in
Antarctica.
6. No Link Exists Between Ozone-
Depletion and Higher UV Levels.
7. Volcanoes and earthquake are causing
Ozone-Depletion.
8. Chlorofluorocarbons are heavier than air,
so they cannot reach the Ozone Layer.
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Questionnaire for
Environment-Friendly Habits
Name
Class
Institution
M/F
Age
Purpose of the Tool:
The purpose of this tool is to find out how environment-friendly habits affect
the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.
Instructions:
1. Read all the questions carefully.
2. Put a tick mark in front of the correct answer.
3. Do not overwrite or cut anywhere.
Reliability Coefficient of Test: Reliability of the test is 0.79 (Crownbach alpha
reliability) and 0.81(Test-retest reliability).
Validity Coefficient of Test: Validity of the test is content and face validity.
Researcher: Preeti Srivastava, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of
Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
Supervisor: Dr. M. K. Gautam, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of Education,
Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
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A. Nature – adoration related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes Never
1. Did you try to count stars at night in your
childhood?
2. Do you enjoy sunrise and sunset?
3. Do you like birds chirping?
4. Do you water plants daily?
B. Energy related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes Never
1. Do you switch off electricity while leaving a
room?
2. Do you defrost your refrigerator regularly?
3. Do you take off your mobile charger after
full charging?
4. Do you always shutdown your
computer/laptop after the job completion?
5. Do you always buy star rating electrical
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home –appliances?
C. Water management related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes
Never
1. Do you use an alarm while filling of your
water-tank?
2. Do you close a tap after using it?
3. Do you try to stop others to wastewater?
4. Do you leave any water after drinking?
5. Do you leave tap open during brushing?
D. Transportation related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes Never
1. Do you travel by public transport in your
daily life?
2. Do you use bicycle for nearby destinations?
3. Do you prefer CNG vehicles to diesel-engine
vehicles, if available?
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4. Do you have any vehicle?
E. Waste management related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes Never
1. Do you have proper drainage system at your
home?
2. Do you use dustbin at every place?
3. Do you use natural wastes as manure?
4. Do you maintain drainage system regularly
at your home?
F. Pollution related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes Never
1. Do you use crackers?
2. Do you decorate your home using
Electronic-lights?
3. Do you use natural colours on Holi?
4. Do you celebrate festivals in peaceful-
manner?
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G. Media related questions:
Questions Always Sometimes Never
1. Do you like watching environment related
T.V. channels?
2. Are you aware of the campaign ‘Save the
Tiger’?
3. Do you participate in the effort cleaning
Yamuna?
4. Do you know the effect of pollution on the
river Yamuna?
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Questionnaire for
Environment Friendly Behaviour
Name
Class
Institution
M/F
Age
Purpose of the Tool:
The purpose of this tool is to find out how environment-friendly habits affect
the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.
Instructions:
1. Read all the questions carefully.
2. Put a tick mark in front of the correct answer.
3. Do not overwrite or cut anywhere.
Reliability Coefficient of Test: Reliability of the test is 0.77 (Crownbach alpha
reliability) and 0.76(Test-retest reliability).
Validity Coefficient of Test: Validity of the test is content and face validity.
Researcher: Preeti Srivastava, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of
Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
Supervisor: Dr. M. K. Gautam, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of Education,
Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
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Environment Friendly Behaviour
Questions Yes No
1. I don’t believe my behavior has an effect on
environment.
2. I would like to pay more for environmentally-
friendly products.
3. The so-called ‘environmental crisis’ facing
humanity has been greatly exaggerated.
4. It’s too late to do anything regarding the climate
change.
5. Any changes I make to help the environment
need to fit in with my lifestyle.
6. It’s not worth me doing things to help the
environment if others don’t do the same.
7. Green lifestyle is the solution for all the
environmental crises.
8. India doesn’t need to take specific
environmental steps because we are already
environmentally sustained.
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9. The problem of environmental pollution is
beyond control so we can’t do anything now.
10. Due to unavailability of electricity 24 hours we
are naturally environment friendly and it is good
thing.
11. Utilization of water as per my requirement is
only matter to me.
12. It is my personal matter that I waste food or not.
13. I am free to make as much as possible noise at
my home.
14. Deforestation is not my problem, it belongs to
government.
15. I use plastic because it is convenient to carry
goods.
16. Waste management is not urgent need of present
scenario.
17. I used to through discarded products anywhere
whenever I want.
18. Survival of Animal kingdom equally as us
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doesn’t matter for me.
19. I know all governmental environment protection
laws.
20. Environment friendly behavior is an only
abstract concept.