Question Bank

____________ are a fundamental component of nature.

a) Ecosystems
1 b) Climate
c) Geology
d)all the above
___________ deals with study of Earth’s solid materials.
a) Geology
2 b) Climate
c) Nature
d) None of the above
A process of conversion of nitrates and nitrites into the gaseous form of
nitrogen is called
a) Nitrification
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b) denitrification.
c) Innitrification
d) None of the above
Processes of conversion of ammonia or reduced nitrogen compounds into the
easily absorbable form of nitrogen that is nitrates and nitrites.
a) Nitrification
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b) denitrification.
c) Innitrification
None of the above
The four natural cycles are
a) Water Cycle, Carbon cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle
5 b) Air Cycle, Carbon cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle
c) Water Cycle, Carbon cycle, Air Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle
d) Water Cycle, Carbon cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, Air Cycle
What are the fundamental components of ecosystems?
6 a)Plants and animals b)Air and water
c)Rocks and minerals d)All of the above d)Values
3)What term refers to the variety of living organisms in a given area?
7 a)Ecosystem diversity b)Species diversity
c) Genetic diversity d)Biodiversity
Which of the following human activities can disrupt natural systems and alter
the interactions between components?
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a) Agriculture b) Deforestation c)Urbanization d)All of the above

Which of the following factors influence climate?

a)Solar radiation b)Atmospheric gases
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c)Ocean currents d)All of the above

Which sustainable practice reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases

greenhouse gas emissions?
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a)Waste reduction and recycling b)Water conservation
c)Renewable energy d) Green building design
What does sustainable agriculture aim to protect?
11 a)Soil health b)Water resources
c)Biodiversity d)All of the above

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 Which practice helps minimize waste generation and reduces energy
consumption?
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a)Sustainable agriculture b)Renewable energy
c)Energy efficiency d)Conservation and preservation
Which sustainable practice helps reduce carbon emissions and promote
environmentally friendly transportation?
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a)Renewable energy b)Water conservation
c)Waste reduction and recycling d) Sustainable transport
What does the butterfly effect concept highlight?
a) The importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary work
b) The interconnectedness and ripple effects of small changes in a
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c) The need for designing resilient systems
d) The regulation of body temperature through negative feedback loops

2.Which type of feedback loop destabilizes a system and leads to exponential

growth?
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a)Positive feedback loop b)Negative feedback loop
c)Collaborative feedback loop d)Resilient feedback loop
What is the purpose of systems thinking in engineering?
a)To understand the butterfly effect
b) To analyze problems and design solutions by considering the
16 relationships between components
c)To regulate body temperature through negative feedback loops
d)To promote collaboration and interdisciplinary work

Which example demonstrates a negative feedback loop?

a)Melting of polar ice caps b)Formation of a tornado
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c)Regulation of body temperature d)Collaboration between professionals

.How does understanding interconnectedness help in designing resilient

systems?
a)By considering the potential impacts of environmental changes
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b)By engaging with professionals from different fields
c)By widening and relaxing blood vessels
d)By amplifying the initial change or deviation from the norm
What is self-regulation in natural systems?
a)The ability of natural systems to maintain balance and stability
b)The ability of natural systems to generate energy
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c)The ability of natural systems to reproduce
d)The ability of natural systems to adapt to changing conditions
a)
Which of the following is an example of self-regulation in organisms?
a)Photosynthesis in plants
b)Migration of birds
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c)Regulation of body temperature in humans
d)Formation of rainbows
a)
21 What is a feedback loop?
a)A mechanism for efficient resource utilization
b)A process of homeostasis in organisms
c)A self-regulatory process in ecosystems
d)A mechanism for adjusting and maintaining equilibrium in response to
changes

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 Which feedback loop helps maintain a balance between predator and prey
populations?
22 a)Climate feedback b)Positive feedback
c)Negative feedback d)Predator-prey feedback

What is an example of an engineering system that promotes sustainable

practices?
23 a)Building a coal-fired power plant b)Developing a waste-to-energy system
c)Designing a gas-guzzling car d)Constructing a landfill for waste disposal

6)Which engineering system focuses on optimizing water usage and

minimizing waste?
24 a)Renewable energy systems b)Green building design
c)Waste management systems d)Water management systems
a)
What is the objective of waste-to-energy systems?
a)To increase waste generation b)To promote landfill waste
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c)To convert waste materials into energy
d)To Minimise recycling effects
_______ encompasses the fundamental forces, laws, and principles that
govern the physical aspects of the natural world.
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a)Physical Order b) Animal order c) Bio order d) Human order
The _______________ relates to the study of living organisms and the
27 complex interactions that occur within and between species.
a)Physical Order b) Animal order c) Bio order d) Human order
_______________ relates to the study of animals and birds
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a)Physical Order b) Animal order c) Bio order d) Human order
The ______________ focuses on the study of human cognition,
consciousness, and the workings of the mind.
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a)Physical Order b) Animal order c) Bio order d) Mental order

The human goal at the individual is

a) Prosperity
30 b) Fearlessness
c) Co-existence
d) Right understanding
Which order of nature focuses on the study of human cognition,
consciousness, and the workings of the mind?
31 a)Physical Order b)Bio Order c)Animal Order
d)Human Order

What does the concept of the Four Orders of Nature emphasize regarding the
interconnectedness of the orders?
32 a)They are isolated entities b)They are mutually influential
c)They are unrelated to each other d)They exist independently

33 Characteristics of Ethical Human Conduct are:

a) Values, Policies , Trust
b) Values, Policies , Character
c) Values, Trust , Character

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 d) None of the above

_______ help us to live in harmony with family

34 a) Values b) Policies c) Trust d) None of the above

_____ helps us to live harmoniously in the society

35 a) Values b) Policies c) Character d) Trust

_______ help us to maintain harmony with the orders of nature.

36 a) Values b) Policies c) Character d) Trust

The characteristics of good character include-

a) Having personal trustworthy relationships
b)Access to rightful acquiring of wealth
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c) -Compassionate behavior and work
d) All the above

Safety, harmony, and stability of society, of relationships, and of self.

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a) Security b) Power c) Tradition d) Conformity
Personal success through demonstrating competence according to
39 social standards.
a) Achievement b) Power c) Tradition d) Conformity
Which one is limited in size?
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a. Space b. Values c. Unit d. All of the above

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