UNIT 1- ENVIRONMENT

1. What is the primary objective of environmental studies?

A) To exploit natural resources

B) To understand and solve environmental problems

C) To increase industrial production

D) To promote urbanization

Answer.B

2. Environmental education is important only at

a) Primary school stage

b) Secondary school stage

c) Collage stage

d) All of the above

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-Environmental education is important at all stage.

3.The 4Rs principle is applicable for...

a) Public awareness

b) Environmental protection

c) Saving natural resources

d) All of the above

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-The 4Rs principle is applicable for Public awareness, Environmental protection and
saving

Natural resources.

4.Ozone layer is found in ....

a)Thermosphere

b)Stratosphere

c) Troposphere

d)Mesosphere

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-Ozone layer is found in Stratosphere.

5 ..........is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface.

A) Global warming

B) Greenhouse effect

C) Deforestation

D) None of these

6. Major cause of increment in population growth is......

a) Decrease in birth rate

b) Decrease in mortality rate

c) Illiteracy

d) none of the above

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-decrease in mortality rate is a Major cause of increment in population growth.

7. Zone consisting air, water and soil is known as....

a) Atmosphere

b) Hydrosphere

c) Biosphere

d) Lithosphere

Answer: - Option C

8 Volcanic eruption contribute to the global greenhouse phenomenon.

A) TRUE

B) FALSE

9.Physical environment is also called as...

a) Abiotic environment

b) Biotic environment

c) Man made environment

d) Psychological environment

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:-Physical environment is also called as Abiotic environment

10. The production of biogas from the waste is includes in......

a) Reduce

b) Reuse

c) Recycle

d) Recover

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-The production of biogas from the waste is includes in Recover

11. % of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

a) 20

b) 80

c) 71

d) 100

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-71 % of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

12. Formation of Ozone is?

a) Oxidation Reaction

b) Reduction Reaction

c) Photochemical Reaction

d) None of the above

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-Formation of Ozone is Photochemical Reaction

13. The environment which has been modified by human

a) Natural environment

b) Anthropogenic environment

c) Modern environment

d)Urban environment

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-The environment which has been modified by human is Anthropogenic

environment
14. One of the following is not a type of environment.

a)Physical environment

b) Man made environment

c) Social environment

d)Hydrosphere

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-Hydrosphere is not a type of environment.

15. O3 is known as...

a)Atmosphere

b)Ozone

c)Oxygen

d)All of these

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-O3 is known as Ozone

16. Environmental education emphasizes on

a) Air

b) Water

c) Environmental issues

d) None

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-Environmental education emphasises on Environmental issues

17. Our natural environment has ____and ____values.

a)Qualitative and quantitative

b)Preservation and conservation

c)Utilization and recreation

d)None of the above

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:-Our natural environment has Qualitative and quantitative values.

18. Land covers up only % of the earth‟s surface

a) 10

b) 29

c) 40

d) 30

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-.Land covers up only 29 % of the earth‟s surface

19. The production of biogas from the waste is includes in......

a)Reduce

b)Reuse

c)Recycle

d)Recover

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-The production of biogas from the waste is includes in Recover

20. The 4Rs principle is applicable for...

a)Public awareness

b)Environmental protection

c)Saving natural resources

d)All of the above

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-The 4Rs principle is applicable in all areas.

21. Ozone layer is found in ....

a)Thermosphere

b)Stratosphere

c)Troposphere

d)Mesosphere

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-Ozone layer is found in Stratosphere.

22. Which one of the following is an abiotic component of the ecosystem?

a) Bacteria

b) plants

c) humus

d) Fungi

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-Humus is an abiotic component of the ecosystem

23. Which of the following is the example of impact of development activities on

Hydrosphere?

a) Air Pollution

b) Soil Pollution

c) Noise Pollution

d) Water Pollution

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-Water Pollution is impact of development activities on Hydrosphere

24. Nuclear accidents global temperature.

a)Increase

b)Decrease

c)Multiply

d)None

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:--Nuclear accidents causes increase in temperature.

25. The Environmental awareness starts with

a)Country

b)State

c)Individual

d)None of these

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-The Environmental awareness starts with Individual

26. For sustainable development R are followed

a)5

b)2

c)4

d)3

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-For sustainable development 4 R are followed

27. The amount of solar radiation reaching the surface of the earth is called as

a) Solar flux

b)Reflected light

c)Minerals

d)solvents

Answer: - Option B

Explanation:-The amount of solar radiation reaching the surface of the earth is called as
Reflected light

28. Acid rain occurs due to dissolution of in rain water

a)Gases

b) Particles

c) Smoke

d)Soot

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:-.Acid rain occurs due to dissolution of gases in rain water

29. Hydrosphere covers about of the surface of earth

a)70%

b)90%

c)60%

d)50%

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:-Hydrosphere covers about 70 % of the surface of earth

30. Color of ozone molecule is

a)Pale Blue

b)White

c) Pale Yellow

d) Pale Green

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:-Color of ozone molecule is Pale Blue

31. Major cause of Ozone depletion is due to which chemical?

a)Chlorofluorocarbons

b) Polyphenols

c) Dioxins

d) None of the above

Answer: - Option A

Explanation:-Major cause of Ozone depletion is due to Chlorofluorocarbons

32. The 4Rs principle is applicable in...

a) Agriculture areas

b) Industrial areas

c) Municipal areas

d) All of the above

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-The 4Rs principle is applicable in all areas.

33. National Science Day is celebrated on

A.22 Feburary

B.28 Feburary

C.26 Feburary

D.27 Feburary

Answer : B
34.Environmental Studies means

A.is an interdisciplinary academic field

B. includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets of relationships between
them

C. methodically studies human interaction with the environment

D. all of the above

Answer : D

35.Burning of fossil fuels

A. decrease greenhouse gases

B. increases greenhouse gases
C. increased level of oxygen
D. increased level of ethane

35. Environmental degradation is due to

1. Rapid industrialization
2. Deforestation
3. Growing urbanization
4. All above Answer

36. What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

o 70%
o 30%
o 3%
o 1%

37. Name of gas released during Bhopal Tragedy was

o Methyl isocyanate
o Potassium Isothiocyanate
o Sodium Isothiocyanate
Ethyl Isothiocyanate
UNIT 2- Energy Resources

1. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a) Ocean currents

b) Solar energy

c) Biomass

d) All of the above

Answer: d

Explanation: Solar energy, wind, falling water, the earth‟s heat (geothermal), plant materials
(biomass),

waves, ocean currents, temperature differences in the oceans, and the energy of the tides are all

renewable resources.

2. size of the particles categorized as aerosols?

a) Less than 0.01 micron

b) Greater than 1 micron

c) Less than 1 micron

d) Between 0.01-1 micron

Answer: d

Explanation: Aerosol is made up of solid/fluid particles with sizes ranging from 0.01 to 1
micron.

3. The process of decomposition of biodegradable solid waste by earthworms is called

a) Composting

b) Land fills

c) Shredding

d) Vermi-composting

Answer: d

Explanation: The process of decomposition of biodegradable solid waste by earthworms is called

Vermi-Composting.
4. This area has no permanent roads or settlements and is maintained primarily for

its primitive character and non-motorized recreation. It is a.......

A) Wilderness area

B) primitive recreation area

C) national park

D) national forest

Answer.A

4) Drought is caused due to …….

A) variability in rainfall
C) duration of the break in monsoon
B) delay in onset of monsoon
D) all of the above
Ans –D

5 Which of the following energy sources provides a substantial amount of the

energy needs for developed countries?

A) hydropower

B) wood

C) solar

D) charcoal

Answer.A

6. Resources which are not reproducible are called

A) non reproducible resources

B) nonrenewable resources

C) renewable resources

D) cyclic resources

Aswer.B

7. Soil fertility is an example for .......resource

A) non reproducible resources

B) nonrenewable resources

C) renewable resources
D) cyclic resources

Answer.c

8. Which one of the following is a passive factor affecting soil formation

A) topography

B) time

C) parent material

D) all of the above

15) Mineral resources are the natural resources.

a) True

b) False

Answer.A

9. Drought is caused due to .......

A) variability in rainfall

B) delay in onset of monsoon

C) duration of the break in monsoon

D) all of the above

Answer.D

10. The main driving force of ecological system is

A) wind energy

C) solar energy

B) water energy

D) earth energy

Answer.C

11. Coal, petroleum and natural gas are called as

A) non-fossil fuels

B) fossil fuels

C) semi-fossil fuels

D) transparent fuels

Answer.B
12. Minerals rocks, salts and chemical are termed as

A) abiotic resources

B) biotic resources

C) semi-transparent resources

D) falling resources

Answer.A

13. Which mineral resource is commonly used in the construction industry?

A) Gold

B) Limestone

C) Diamond

D) Silver

Answer: B

14.The world faces an energy crisis because

a) world demand for energy will increase

b) world oil production will peak and begin to decline

c) shortages and the resulting escalation of prices can shock the economic and political order

d) All of the above

Answer: d

15.Fossil fuels are rich in carbon and

a) Nitrogen

b) Hydrogen

c) Oxygen

d) Nitrite

Answer: b

16.Wind is beneficial resource of energy as it doesn't cause

a) Pollution

b) Echo

c) Noise

d) Sound

Answer: a
17.Energy is released from fossil fuels when they are

a) Pumped

b) Cooled

c) Burnt

d) Pressurized

Answer: c

18.Trapped heat inside the earth is known as

a) Heat energy

b) geo thermal energy

c) kinetic energy

d) thermal energy

Answer: b

19. Which of the following is an example of cyclic resource?

a) Water

b) Oil

c) Coal

d) None of the above

Answe:.a

20. What is LPG?

a) liquefied petroleum gas

b) Loaded petroleum gas

c) liquid petroleum gas

d) None of the above

Answer: a

21.Forests prevents soil erosion by binding soil particles by their

A) steams

B) leaves

C) roots

D) buds
22. Atomic energy is obtained by using ores of ......................

A) copper C) lead

B) uranium D) crude oil

23..........is the major new material for biogas.

A) Tree leaves C) cow dung

B) Grass D) Waste from kitchen

24.In the atmosphere the layer above the troposphere is...............

A) exosphere C) stratosphere

B) mesosphere D) thermosphere

25. Both power and manner provide by.................

A) exosphere C) stratosphere

B) mesosphere D) thermosphere

26. Which of the following is not considered to the natural resource

A) soil C) scenery

B) river D) all of the above are example natural resources

27 Wood pulp is used for making

A) lumber C) chipboard

B) Paper D) gum

28 Pre capita use of water is the highest in

A) USA C) Indonesia

B) India D) Kuwait

29 Blue baby syndrome (MethaeMoglobinemia)

A) Sulphur C) phosphates

B) arsenic D) nitrates

30. Floods can be prevented by

A) afforestation C) cutting the forest

B) removing the top soil D) tilling the land

31.Transfer of energy from source of plants through a series of organism is known as

A.Food web
 B.Energy cycle
C.Food chain

D.Biological system

32.The death of the last individual of a species is called...............

A) extinction C) neither nor

B) endanger D) diversity

33) A Solar cell is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into
electricity by the

a) Photovoltaic effect

b) Chemical effect

c) Atmospheric effect

d) Physical effect

34. The Global Action plan adopted at Earth summit held at Rio de Janeiro in June 1972

is also known as

o Agenda 20

o Agenda 22

o Agenda 23

o Agenda 21

35. Why is there a need for environmental studies?

o To increase the use of fossil fuels
o To promote environmental awareness and sustainable development
o To reduce the cost of production
o To support deforestation

36. Which rays are stopped by ozone layer in stratosphere?

o UV rays
o Infrared
o X-rays
o Gamma rays

36. Energy conservation can be defined as:

o The production of more energy from fossil fuels
 o The reduction of energy consumption through efficient use
o The extraction of more renewable energy
o The complete elimination of energy use

UNIT 3 ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY

1. Which one of the following is not a gaseous biogeochemical cycle in an ecosystem?

a) Carbon cycle

b) Phosphorous cycle

c) Sulphur cycle

d) Nitrogen cycle

Answer: b

2. Which of the following is not an Important hot spots in India?

a) Himalayan
b) Western ghat
c) Indo-Berma
d) Central ghat
Answer.d

3. The process in which green plants and few organisms use sunlight to synthesize
nutrients is known_________

a) Chemosynthesis

b) Photosynthesis

c) Food chain

d) Food web

Answer: b

4.What makes plant producers?

a) Plants produce their own food

b) Plants depend on other organisms for

c) Plants are decomposers

d) Plants do not require any

Answer: a

5. An ecosystem consist of
a) Green plants and animals
b) Green plants and decomposers
c) Producers and consumers
d) Green plants, animals, decomposers and abiotic environment
Answer.d

6. Which of the following is a possible producer in an ecosystem?

a) Plants
b) Animals
c) Humans
d) Fish
Answer: a

7.An ecosystem may not undergo changes because:

a) It is in a state of homeostasis
b) It has plants and animals both
c) It gets solar energy continuously
d) The decomposers are present in it
Answer:a

8.Energy flow in an ecosystem is always:

a) Unidirectional
b) Cyclic
c) Reverscible
d) MultiDirectional
Answer:a

9. Which one of the following is an abiotic component of the ecosystem?

a) Bacteria

b) Plants

c) Humus

d) Fungi

Answer: - Option C

Explanation:-Humus is an abiotic component of the ecosystem

10.Abiotic environment does not include

a)Air

b)Water

c)Soil

d)Plants

Answer: - Option D

Explanation:-Abiotic environment means non-living things.

11)The food chain level in autotrophy is

a) Primary

b) Secondary

c) Tertiary

d) Quaternary

Answer: a

12)The organisms which fed on dead organic matter is called as0

A) saprotrophs

B) zooplanktons

C) fungi

D) algae

ANS : A

13.Energy flow through an ecosystem was explained by

A) E. P. Odum

B) E. P. Zen

C) E.P. Rax

D) E. P. Watson

ANS : A

14.To maintain ecological balance and regulate the population size of different

animals, this is useful

A) sun chain

B) food chain

C) wind chain

D) grass chain

Ans : B

15.Movement of nutrients in an ecosystem is cyclic, while flow of energy is

A) zero directional

B) Two directional

C) uni directional

D) y and Z directional

ANS –C
16) The study of ecosystems is called as

A) Environment

B) E-study

C) Ecology

D) cosnos

Ans- c

17) What are called for an organisms which get energy by eating dead organisms?
a) Decomposers
b) Producers
c) Consumers
d) Herbivores
Answer: a