The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary 

1. What is the 10th goal of Sustainable Development Goal? Options Good Health and Well-being Reduced Inequality No Poverty Gender Equality

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The 10th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is "Reduced Inequality." This goal aims to reduce inequality within and among countries.

2. Choose the correct option. (0.5 Marks) What is the 11th goal of Sustainable Development Goal? Options Quality Education Sustainable Cities and Communities Life on Land Reduced Inequality

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The 11th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is "Sustainable Cities and Communities."

3. What is the 17th goal of Sustainable Development Goal? Options Zero Hunger Good Health and Well-being Partnerships to achieve the Goal Life on Land

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The 17th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is "Partnerships to achieve the Goal."

4.     Which household waste has an excellent recycling potential? Options Vegetable scraps Metal Aluminium foil

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Among the options provided, metal has excellent recycling potential. This includes various types of metals such as steel and aluminum, both of which can be recycled efficiently and repeatedly without losing their properties.

5. What is the 14th goal of Sustainable Development Goal? Options Life Below Water Gender Equality Zero Hunger Reduced Inequality

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The 14th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is "Life Below Water."

6. With reference to SDGs, which of the following statements is/are correct? Options The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. The Global Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

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Both statements are correct.

1. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was indeed adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

2. The Global Goals, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

So, the correct answer is:

Both 1 and 2

7. What is the 3rd goal of Sustainable Development Goal? Options Zero Hunger End Poverty Good Health & Well-being Gender Equality

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The 3rd goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is "Good Health & Well-being."

8. SDG Index released by: Options WEF UNDP SDSN UNEP

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The SDG Index is released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

9. In____, the UN launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Options 2016 2015 2017

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In 2015, the UN launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

10.   When was SDGs come in force? Options 2017 2016 2018 2019

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came into force on January 1, 2016.

11.   Overgrazing results in: Options Retention of useful species Soil erosion Productive soils All of the above

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Overgrazing can result in soil erosion.

12.   Choose the correct option. (0.5 Marks) The darker zone in lakes where light penetration is negligible is called the: Options Littoral zone Euphotic zone Limnetic zone Benthic zone

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The darker zone in lakes where light penetration is negligible is called the Benthic zone.

13.   A food web consists of Options Producers, consumers and decomposers Interlocking food chains A portion of a food chain A set of similar consumers

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A food web consists of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

14.   Pyramid of number and biomass Options Pyramid of number Pyramid of energy Pyramid of biomass All of the above

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The concept of pyramids of number, energy, and biomass are all representations of ecological relationships within ecosystems. So, the correct option is:

All of the above

15.   In a food chain animals constitute the: Options Second trophic level First trophic level Intermediate trophic level Ultimate trophic level

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In a food chain, animals typically constitute the second trophic level, as they generally consume producers (plants) which occupy the first trophic level.

16.   Choose the correct option. (0.5 Marks) The study of interactions between living and non-living organisms and environment is called Options Ecology Ecosystem Phyto-geography Phytosociology

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The study of interactions between living and non-living organisms and the environment is called ecology.

17.   An ecosystem consist of Options Green plants and decomposers Green plants and animals (b) (c) (d) Producers and consumers Green plants, animals, decomposers and abiotic environment

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An ecosystem consists of green plants, animals, decomposers, and the abiotic environment.

18.   Which of the following statements is not true? Options Energy flows through the ecosystem in the form of C-C bonds Inorganic nutrients are recycled in an ecosystem Energy is recycled in an ecosystem Respiration process releases energy

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The statement "Energy flows through the ecosystem in the form of C-C bonds" is not true.

Energy flows through ecosystems primarily in the form of sunlight captured by producers (plants) through photosynthesis and then transferred through the food chain as chemical energy. It does not flow in the form of carbon-carbon (C-C) bonds.

So, the correct option is:

Energy flows through the ecosystem in the form of C-C bonds

19.   Environmental studies is defined as the branch that deals with the: Options The study of humanities, social, biological, and physical sciences. Design, study, and discovery of new materials. Incorporate the information and physical sciences. Approach about the natural world and the impact of humans on its integrity.

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Environmental studies is defined as the branch that deals with the study of humanities, social, biological, and physical sciences.

20.   Which of the following statement about the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is true? Options It is the first crocodile conservation breeding center in Asia. It was established in 1890 at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Calcutta. It was established in 1916 to do an organized survey of fauna in India. It was established in 1982 for research in Wildlife Management.

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The true statement about the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is:

"It was established in 1916 to do an organized survey of fauna in India."

21.   Formation of hole in ozone is maximum over Options Europe India Antarctica Africa

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The formation of the hole in the ozone layer is maximum over Antarctica.

22.   Choose the correct option. (0.5 Marks) Ozone day is celebrated on Options 16-Sep 5-Sep 10-Sep

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Ozone Day is celebrated on 16-Sep.

23.   The use of nuclear energy in the war had devastating effects on humans and on the earth. Options YES NO

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Yes, the use of nuclear energy in war has had devastating effects on humans and on the earth.

24.   Ozone is beneficial in the upper atmosphere Options Correct statement Incorrect Statement

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The statement "Ozone is beneficial in the upper atmosphere" is a correct statement.

25.   Which of the following energy resources seems inexhaustible? Options Coal Sun Petrol

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Among the options provided, the Sun seems inexhaustible as it provides a vast and continuous supply of solar energy.

26.   ‘Ozone hole’ means Options decrease in the concentration of ozone increase in the concentration of ozone same concentration of ozone hole in the stratosphere

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'Ozone hole' refers to a decrease in the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere.

27.   Which of the following gases contribute to the global warming? Options sulphur dioxide carbon monoxide carbon dioxide nitrogen dioxide

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Among the options provided, carbon dioxide contributes significantly to global warming.

28.   ‘Good Ozone’ is found in Options troposphere mesosphere ionosphere stratosphere

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'Good Ozone' is found in the stratosphere.

29.   What does mean “Agenda 21”? Options It’s a free trade agreement between 7 developed countries of the world. It’s an agreement between 20 developing countries of the world on climate change. Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. None

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"Agenda 21" is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.

30.   Choose the correct option. (0.5 Marks) In gender inequality men are enjoying certain privileges over women. Options Correct statement Incorrect statement

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The statement "In gender inequality men are enjoying certain privileges over women" is a correct statement.

31.   Depletion of ozone layer is due to oxide of Options phosphorus carbon nitrogen none

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Depletion of the ozone layer is primarily due to ozone-depleting substances (ODS), such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform. None of the options provided are oxides that directly deplete the ozone layer. Therefore, the correct answer is none.

32.   Gender Stereotypes sets you into boxes of what you are and what you are not. Options Incorrect statement Correct statement

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The statement "Gender stereotypes set you into boxes of what you are and what you are not" is a correct statement.

33.   Women in India are discriminated in Options Social life Political life Economic life All options are correct

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Women in India can face discrimination in social life, political life, and economic life, so the correct option is All options are correct.

34.   _____________________ are some examples of violent manifestations of discrimination that are found across the cultures. Options Female foeticide Pre-natal selection Dowry and physical harassment. All

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All of the options provided—female foeticide, pre-natal selection, dowry, and physical harassment—are indeed examples of violent manifestations of discrimination found across cultures. So, the correct option is All.

35.   When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women Options Correct statement Incorrect statement

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The statement "When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women" is a correct statement.

36.   It is unequal treatment between men and women. Options Gender Equality Gender Inequality

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The term for unequal treatment between men and women is Gender Inequality.

37.   Women work two-thirds of the world’s working hours, produce half of the world’s food and yet earn only 10% of the world’s income and own less than 1% of the world’s property. It is a matter of Options Gender Economical Sociological All

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The statement addresses a matter of gender inequality.

38.   Problems faced by the elderly women Options Economic insecurity Failing health Isolation All

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All of the options provided—economic insecurity, failing health, and isolation—are indeed common problems faced by elderly women. So, the correct option is All.

39.   Elder Abuse includes Options Sexual abuse Physical abuse Psychological abuse All

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Elder abuse can indeed include various forms of mistreatment, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, and psychological abuse. So, the correct option is All.

40.   Which of the following are causes of female foeticide ? Options Advancement in technology Obsession for son Illiteracy and poverty All

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All of the options provided—advancement in technology, obsession for a son, and illiteracy and poverty—can indeed contribute to the practice of female foeticide. So, the correct option is All.

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41.   Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The concept of sustainable development is related to OPTIONS maximum use of resources the conservation of resources Industrial use of resources development of power resources

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The concept of sustainable development is related to the conservation of resources.

42.   Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Modern concept of sustainable development focuses more on OPTIONS economic development social development environmental protection all of the above

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The modern concept of sustainable development focuses more on all of the above: economic development, social development, and environmental protection.

43.   Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) After mining , the holes left behind are used for? OPTIONS Wastewater storage air preserve wind renewal

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After mining, the holes left behind are commonly repurposed for wastewater storage or other uses such as recreation areas or landfills.

44.   Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Sustainability Science is the study of the concepts of sustainable development and ___ . OPTIONS environmental science general science social science geo science

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Sustainability Science is the study of the concepts of sustainable development and environmental science.

45.   Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Sustainable development will not aim at OPTIONS Social economic development which optimizes the economic and social benefits available in the present, without spoiling the likely potential for similar benefits in the future Reasonable and equally distributed level of economic well being that can be perpetuated continually Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs Maximising the present day benefits through increased resource consumption

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Sustainable development will not aim at maximizing the present day benefits through increased resource consumption.

46.   India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national development agenda as reflected in the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Collective Efforts for Inclusive Growth). Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Which of the following are to be managed for sustainable development? OPTIONS Industries Forests Crops Resources

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All of the options provided—industries, forests, crops, and resources—are to be managed for sustainable development.

resurce

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It seems like you're referring to "resources." Yes, resources are indeed to be managed for sustainable development. They include various elements like water, energy, minerals, land, and biodiversity, among others. Sustainable management ensures their availability for present and future generations.

47.   India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national development agenda as reflected in the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Collective Efforts for Inclusive Growth). Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable Development? OPTIONS Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable all options are correct

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The correct option is:

Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable

This combination represents the pillar of sustainable development focused on achieving equitable outcomes in terms of social and economic well-being.

48.   India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national development agenda as reflected in the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Collective Efforts for Inclusive Growth). Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) What is sustainable development? OPTIONS The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To conserve natural resources and to develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment. It is the practice of developing land and construction projects in a manner that reduces their impact on the environment by allowing them to create energy-efficient models of self-sufficiency. all options are correct

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The correct option is:

The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

This definition encapsulates the essence of sustainable development, which aims to balance present-day needs with the needs of future generations.

49.   India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national development agenda as reflected in the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Collective Efforts for Inclusive Growth). Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) A minimum necessary condition for sustainability is the maintenance of the total natural capital stock at or above the current level. OPTIONS correct incorrect

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The statement is incorrect.

While maintaining the total natural capital stock is important for sustainability, it is not sufficient on its own. Sustainability also involves ensuring the efficient and equitable use of resources, addressing social and economic inequalities, and considering the long-term impacts of human activities on the environment and future generations.

50.   India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national development agenda as reflected in the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Collective Efforts for Inclusive Growth). Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Natural resources must use in ways that do not create ecological debts by over-exploiting the carrying and productive capacity of the earth. OPTIONS correct incorrect

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The statement is correct.

Using natural resources in ways that do not over-exploit the carrying capacity of the Earth is essential for sustainable development. This ensures that future generations have access to the resources they need and prevents ecological debts that can harm ecosystems and human well-being.

51.   The sequential inter-linking of organisms involving transfer of food energy from the producers, through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is referred as “food chain”. The biotic components of the ecosystem are linked to each other through food chain. In a typical food chain, producers are at the bottom and their role is to provide food for rest of the community utilizying solar energy .Other organisms belongs to the consumers and finally decomper are present at the bottom to recycle the organic content. In this manner, a nutritive interaction relationship exist between the living organisms of an ecosystem. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Energy flow in an ecosystem is always: OPTIONS Unidirectional Cyclic Reversible Multi-directional

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The correct option is:

Unidirectional

Energy flow in an ecosystem is typically unidirectional, meaning it flows from one trophic level to the next in a linear manner through the food chain.

52.   The sequential inter-linking of organisms involving transfer of food energy from the producers, through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is referred as “food chain”. The biotic components of the ecosystem are linked to each other through food chain. In a typical food chain, producers are at the bottom and their role is to provide food for rest of the community utilizying solar energy .Other organisms belongs to the consumers and finally decomper are present at the bottom to recycle the organic content. In this manner, a nutritive interaction relationship exist between the living organisms of an ecosystem. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) In a food chain, humans are OPTIONS Secondary consumers Primary consumer Producers Primary and secondary consumers both

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In a food chain, humans are typically secondary consumers.

both

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Humans can occupy various trophic levels in different food chains depending on their diet. In many cases, humans can act as both primary consumers (eating plants) and secondary consumers (eating other animals). So, the correct option is Primary and secondary consumers both.

53.   The sequential inter-linking of organisms involving transfer of food energy from the producers, through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is referred as “food chain”. The biotic components of the ecosystem are linked to each other through food chain. In a typical food chain, producers are at the bottom and their role is to provide food for rest of the community utilizying solar energy .Other organisms belongs to the consumers and finally decomper are present at the bottom to recycle the organic content. In this manner, a nutritive interaction relationship exist between the living organisms of an ecosystem. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Food webs are OPTIONS One kind of food Not related to food chains at all Inter-connected arrangement of food chains Linear arrangement of food chain

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Food webs are an inter-connected arrangement of food chains. They represent the complex network of feeding relationships within an ecosystem, showing how multiple food chains are interconnected through the consumption of multiple organisms by different consumers.

54.   The sequential inter-linking of organisms involving transfer of food energy from the producers, through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is referred as “food chain”. The biotic components of the ecosystem are linked to each other through food chain. In a typical food chain, producers are at the bottom and their role is to provide food for rest of the community utilizying solar energy .Other organisms belongs to the consumers and finally decomper are present at the bottom to recycle the organic content. In this manner, a nutritive interaction relationship exist between the living organisms of an ecosystem. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) A food web consists of OPTIONS Interlocking food chains Producers, consumers and decomposers A portion of a food chain A set of similar consumers

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A food web consists of interlocking food chains. It represents the interconnected feeding relationships within an ecosystem, showing how multiple food chains are linked together through the consumption of various organisms by different consumers.

55.   The sequential inter-linking of organisms involving transfer of food energy from the producers, through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is referred as “food chain”. The biotic components of the ecosystem are linked to each other through food chain. In a typical food chain, producers are at the bottom and their role is to provide food for rest of the community utilizying solar energy .Other organisms belongs to the consumers and finally decomper are present at the bottom to recycle the organic content. In this manner, a nutritive interaction relationship exist between the living organisms of an ecosystem. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Food chain starts with OPTIONS Producer Herbivores Carnivores Omnivores

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A food chain typically starts with a producer.

56.   The Environment is about the surrounding external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animal or plants; living or working conditions etc. This involves three questions ie., what is surrounded, by what surrounded and where surrounded. The answer to the first is living objects in general and man in particular. Human life is concerned to be the main in the study of environment. However, human life cannot exist or be understood in isolation from the other forms of life like animal life and from plant life. Environment belongs to all living beings and is thus important for all. Hence, environment refers to the sum total of conditions surround in space and time. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The term ‘Environment’ has been derived from the French word which means to encircle or surround OPTIONS Environ Oikos Geo Aqua

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The term ‘Environment’ has been derived from the French word "Environ", which means to encircle or surround.

57.   The Environment is about the surrounding external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animal or plants; living or working conditions etc. This involves three questions ie., what is surrounded, by what surrounded and where surrounded. The answer to the first is living objects in general and man in particular. Human life is concerned to be the main in the study of environment. However, human life cannot exist or be understood in isolation from the other forms of life like animal life and from plant life. Environment belongs to all living beings and is thus important for all. Hence, environment refers to the sum total of conditions surround in space and time. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Human life is best understood with OPTIONS its surrounding animal life all living beings all of the above

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Human life is best understood with its surroundings.

58.   The Environment is about the surrounding external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animal or plants; living or working conditions etc. This involves three questions ie., what is surrounded, by what surrounded and where surrounded. The answer to the first is living objects in general and man in particular. Human life is concerned to be the main in the study of environment. However, human life cannot exist or be understood in isolation from the other forms of life like animal life and from plant life. Environment belongs to all living beings and is thus important for all. Hence, environment refers to the sum total of conditions surround in space and time. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Objective of environmental studies is to OPTIONS Create environmental ethics that foster awareness about the ecological inter - dependence of economic, social and political factors in a human community and the environment Acquiring skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving environmental problems Raise consciousness about environmental conditions all of the above

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The correct option is:

all of the above

The objective of environmental studies includes creating environmental ethics, acquiring skills to solve environmental problems, and raising consciousness about environmental conditions.

59.   The Environment is about the surrounding external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animal or plants; living or working conditions etc. This involves three questions ie., what is surrounded, by what surrounded and where surrounded. The answer to the first is living objects in general and man in particular. Human life is concerned to be the main in the study of environment. However, human life cannot exist or be understood in isolation from the other forms of life like animal life and from plant life. Environment belongs to all living beings and is thus important for all. Hence, environment refers to the sum total of conditions surround in space and time. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Environment is the life support system that includes OPTIONS Air Water Land All of the above

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The correct option is:

All of the above

The environment encompasses air, water, and land, which together form the life support system for all living beings.

60.   The Environment is about the surrounding external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animal or plants; living or working conditions etc. This involves three questions ie., what is surrounded, by what surrounded and where surrounded. The answer to the first is living objects in general and man in particular. Human life is concerned to be the main in the study of environment. However, human life cannot exist or be understood in isolation from the other forms of life like animal life and from plant life. Environment belongs to all living beings and is thus important for all. Hence, environment refers to the sum total of conditions surround in space and time. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The portion of the earth and its environment which can support life is known as _________ OPTIONS Crust Biosphere Exosphere Atmosphere

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The portion of the earth and its environment which can support life is known as the Biosphere.

61.   In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on a planetary scale but, instead of the glass of a greenhouse, certain gases are increasingly raising global temperatures. The surface of the Earth absorbs just under half of the sun’s energy, while the atmosphere absorbs 23 per cent, and the rest is reflected back into space. Natural processes ensure that the amount of incoming and outgoing energy is equal, keeping the planet’s temperature stable. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) This statement is false about greenhouse effect OPTIONS life on earth is possible due to greenhouse effect greenhouse effect is a natural process that maintains earth’s temperature increased emission of greenhouse gases is a natural process increased emission of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increases earth’s temperature

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The false statement about the greenhouse effect is:

increased emission of greenhouse gases is a natural process

Increased emission of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, is primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, not by natural processes.

62.   In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on a planetary scale but, instead of the glass of a greenhouse, certain gases are increasingly raising global temperatures. The surface of the Earth absorbs just under half of the sun’s energy, while the atmosphere absorbs 23 per cent, and the rest is reflected back into space. Natural processes ensure that the amount of incoming and outgoing energy is equal, keeping the planet’s temperature stable. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Gas molecules absorbing thermal infrared radiation and present in large quantity to change the climate system is known as OPTIONS ozone gases beta radiations alpha radiations greenhouse gases

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Gas molecules absorbing thermal infrared radiation and present in large quantity to change the climate system are known as greenhouse gases.

63.   In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on a planetary scale but, instead of the glass of a greenhouse, certain gases are increasingly raising global temperatures. The surface of the Earth absorbs just under half of the sun’s energy, while the atmosphere absorbs 23 per cent, and the rest is reflected back into space. Natural processes ensure that the amount of incoming and outgoing energy is equal, keeping the planet’s temperature stable. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Which of the Following Greenhouse Gases Is Present in Very High Quantities? OPTIONS Carbon dioxide ethane methane propane

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The greenhouse gas present in very high quantities is carbon dioxide.

64.   In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on a planetary scale but, instead of the glass of a greenhouse, certain gases are increasingly raising global temperatures. The surface of the Earth absorbs just under half of the sun’s energy, while the atmosphere absorbs 23 per cent, and the rest is reflected back into space. Natural processes ensure that the amount of incoming and outgoing energy is equal, keeping the planet’s temperature stable. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Burning of fossil fuels OPTIONS increased oxygen level increases greenhouse gases decreases greenhouse gases increased ethane level

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The correct option is:

increases greenhouse gases

Burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

65.   In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on a planetary scale but, instead of the glass of a greenhouse, certain gases are increasingly raising global temperatures. The surface of the Earth absorbs just under half of the sun’s energy, while the atmosphere absorbs 23 per cent, and the rest is reflected back into space. Natural processes ensure that the amount of incoming and outgoing energy is equal, keeping the planet’s temperature stable. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Which One of the Following Is Not a Greenhouse Gas? OPTIONS Methane Hydrogen Nitrous oxide Ozone

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The correct option is:

Hydrogen

66.   The Rio de Janeiro conference highlighted how different social, economic and environmental factors are interdependent and evolve together, and how success in one sector requires action in other sectors to be sustained over time. The primary objective of the Rio 'Earth Summit' was to produce a broad agenda and a new blueprint for international action on environmental and development issues that would help guide international cooperation and development policy in the twenty-first century. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The Earth summit was held under the aegis of the U.N. OPTIONS True False

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The correct option is:

True

67.   The Rio de Janeiro conference highlighted how different social, economic and environmental factors are interdependent and evolve together, and how success in one sector requires action in other sectors to be sustained over time. The primary objective of the Rio 'Earth Summit' was to produce a broad agenda and a new blueprint for international action on environmental and development issues that would help guide international cooperation and development policy in the twenty-first century. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The Earth Summit was attended by 170 countries, thousands of NGO’s and many MNCs. OPTIONS True False

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The correct option is:

True

68.   The Rio de Janeiro conference highlighted how different social, economic and environmental factors are interdependent and evolve together, and how success in one sector requires action in other sectors to be sustained over time. The primary objective of the Rio 'Earth Summit' was to produce a broad agenda and a new blueprint for international action on environmental and development issues that would help guide international cooperation and development policy in the twenty-first century. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Earth summit was a summit meeting. OPTIONS True False

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The correct option is:

True

69.   The Rio de Janeiro conference highlighted how different social, economic and environmental factors are interdependent and evolve together, and how success in one sector requires action in other sectors to be sustained over time. The primary objective of the Rio 'Earth Summit' was to produce a broad agenda and a new blueprint for international action on environmental and development issues that would help guide international cooperation and development policy in the twenty-first century. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) When Earth summit happened, it was for the first time global environmental issues were firmly consolidated at the political level. OPTIONS True False

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The correct option is:

True

70.   The Rio de Janeiro conference highlighted how different social, economic and environmental factors are interdependent and evolve together, and how success in one sector requires action in other sectors to be sustained over time. The primary objective of the Rio 'Earth Summit' was to produce a broad agenda and a new blueprint for international action on environmental and development issues that would help guide international cooperation and development policy in the twenty-first century. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The Earth Summit was held at OPTIONS London New York New Delhi Rio-de-Janeiro

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The correct option is:

Rio-de-Janeiro

71.   The conservation of forest also stands & aims at a quick shift in the composition of trees species and age distribution. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the environment. Forests are vital for human life because they provide a diverse range of resources: they store carbon &act as carbon sink, produce oxygen which is vital for existence of life on the earth, so they are rightly called as earth lung, help in regulating hydrological cycle, planetary climate, purify water, provide wild life habitat(50% of the earth's biodiversity occurs in forests), reduce global warming, absorb toxic gases & noise, reduce pollution, conserve soil,mitigate natural hazards such as floods& landslides & so on. But now-a-days, forest cover is depleting rapidly due to many reasons such as an expansion of agriculture, timber plantation, other land uses like pulp and paper plantations, urbanization, construction of roads, industries, constitutes the biggest and severe threat to the forest causing serious environmental damage. Thus, there is need of public awareness. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) One of India’s serious environmental problems is forest degradation. What is the main cause of forest degradation? OPTIONS timber extraction honey extraction high altitude Low Rainfall

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timber extraction

72.   The conservation of forest also stands & aims at a quick shift in the composition of trees species and age distribution. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the environment. Forests are vital for human life because they provide a diverse range of resources: they store carbon &act as carbon sink, produce oxygen which is vital for existence of life on the earth, so they are rightly called as earth lung, help in regulating hydrological cycle, planetary climate, purify water, provide wild life habitat(50% of the earth's biodiversity occurs in forests), reduce global warming, absorb toxic gases & noise, reduce pollution, conserve soil,mitigate natural hazards such as floods& landslides & so on. But now-a-days, forest cover is depleting rapidly due to many reasons such as an expansion of agriculture, timber plantation, other land uses like pulp and paper plantations, urbanization, construction of roads, industries, constitutes the biggest and severe threat to the forest causing serious environmental damage. Thus, there is need of public awareness. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Forests prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles in their OPTIONS Leaves Roots Buds Stems

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Roots

73.   The conservation of forest also stands & aims at a quick shift in the composition of trees species and age distribution. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the environment. Forests are vital for human life because they provide a diverse range of resources: they store carbon &act as carbon sink, produce oxygen which is vital for existence of life on the earth, so they are rightly called as earth lung, help in regulating hydrological cycle, planetary climate, purify water, provide wild life habitat(50% of the earth's biodiversity occurs in forests), reduce global warming, absorb toxic gases & noise, reduce pollution, conserve soil,mitigate natural hazards such as floods& landslides & so on. But now-a-days, forest cover is depleting rapidly due to many reasons such as an expansion of agriculture, timber plantation, other land uses like pulp and paper plantations, urbanization, construction of roads, industries, constitutes the biggest and severe threat to the forest causing serious environmental damage. Thus, there is need of public awareness. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) The primary producers in a forest ecosystem are: OPTIONS Chlorophyll containing trees and plants Herbivores Carnivores Bacteria and other micro-organism

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Chlorophyll containing trees and plants

74.   The conservation of forest also stands & aims at a quick shift in the composition of trees species and age distribution. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the environment. Forests are vital for human life because they provide a diverse range of resources: they store carbon &act as carbon sink, produce oxygen which is vital for existence of life on the earth, so they are rightly called as earth lung, help in regulating hydrological cycle, planetary climate, purify water, provide wild life habitat(50% of the earth's biodiversity occurs in forests), reduce global warming, absorb toxic gases & noise, reduce pollution, conserve soil,mitigate natural hazards such as floods& landslides & so on. But now-a-days, forest cover is depleting rapidly due to many reasons such as an expansion of agriculture, timber plantation, other land uses like pulp and paper plantations, urbanization, construction of roads, industries, constitutes the biggest and severe threat to the forest causing serious environmental damage. Thus, there is need of public awareness. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Forest and wild life are OPTIONS Renewable Non-renewable resources Inexhaustible resources None of these

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Renewable

75.   The conservation of forest also stands & aims at a quick shift in the composition of trees species and age distribution. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the environment. Forests are vital for human life because they provide a diverse range of resources: they store carbon &act as carbon sink, produce oxygen which is vital for existence of life on the earth, so they are rightly called as earth lung, help in regulating hydrological cycle, planetary climate, purify water, provide wild life habitat(50% of the earth's biodiversity occurs in forests), reduce global warming, absorb toxic gases & noise, reduce pollution, conserve soil,mitigate natural hazards such as floods& landslides & so on. But now-a-days, forest cover is depleting rapidly due to many reasons such as an expansion of agriculture, timber plantation, other land uses like pulp and paper plantations, urbanization, construction of roads, industries, constitutes the biggest and severe threat to the forest causing serious environmental damage. Thus, there is need of public awareness. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) In our country the percentage of land under forest is about: OPTIONS 24% 21.54% 26% 30.24%

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21.54%

76.   The Importance of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs, allowing prosperity for now and future generations. Sustainable development consists of a long-term, integrated approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key natural resources. Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Sustainable development means OPTIONS Meeting present needs without compromising on future needs Progress of human beings Balance between human needs and the ability of earth to provide the resources All of the above

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All of the above

77.   The Importance of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs, allowing prosperity for now and future generations. Sustainable development consists of a long-term, integrated approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key natural resources. Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Fossil fuel and metallic minerals are: OPTIONS Renewable Inexhaustible resources Non-renewable resources None of these

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Non-renewable resources

78.   The Importance of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs, allowing prosperity for now and future generations. Sustainable development consists of a long-term, integrated approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key natural resources. Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Environmental impact assessment OPTIONS is the study of feasibility of a project is a study of bio-physical characteristics of the environment that may result from a human action Both a and b None of the above

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Both a and b

79.   The Importance of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs, allowing prosperity for now and future generations. Sustainable development consists of a long-term, integrated approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key natural resources. Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Increase in fauna and decrease in flora would be harmful due to increase in: OPTIONS Diseases CO O2 Radioactive pollution

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Diseases

80.   PASSAGE The Importance of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs, allowing prosperity for now and future generations. Sustainable development consists of a long-term, integrated approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key natural resources. Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) Sustainable development will not aim at OPTIONS Social economic development which optimizes the economic and social benefits available in the present, without spoiling the likely potential for similar benefits in the future Reasonable and equally distributed level of economic well being that can be perpetuated continually Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs Maximising the present day benefits through increased resource consumption

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Maximising the present day benefits through increased resource consumption