Question 5 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 7 Geography - Our Environment - Geography

The ‘Earth Day’ is celebrated throughout the world on 

A. 31 March

B. 22 April

C. 22 July

D. 1 January

Answer:

Answer by Student

The correct answer is (B) 22 April .

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Earth Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and is now coordinated by the Earth Day Network, which organizes various events and campaigns around the world.

Let’s check all the options:

• Option (A) 31 March - This is not the date of Earth Day, but it is the date of another environmental event called Earth Hour, which encourages people to switch off their lights for one hour to save energy and show solidarity with the planet. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (B) 22 April - This is the date of Earth Day, which was chosen by the organizers of the first event in 1970 because it was a spring day in the northern hemisphere and a fall day in the southern hemisphere, and it did not coincide with any religious or national holidays. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (C) 22 July - This is not the date of Earth Day, but it is the date of another environmental event called World Nature Conservation Day , which aims to promote conservation of natural resources and biodiversity. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (D) 1 January - This is not the date of Earth Day, but it is the date of another environmental event called Global Family Day, which promotes peace and sharing among families and communities. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (B) is correct .