Assignment 1(EST)(26-70)

1.For sustainable development _____ R are followed a)5 b)2 c)4 d)3

2.The amount of solar radiation reaching the surface of the earth is called as a) Solar flux b)Reflected
light c)Minerals d)solvents

3.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 4.Color of ozone
molecule is a)Pale Blue b)White c)Pale Yellow d)Pale Green

5.Major cause of Ozone depletion is due to which chemical ? a)Chlorofluorocarbons b)Polyphenols

6. Acid rain contains..… a) Sulphuric acid b) Hydrochloric acid c) Oxalic acid d) Acetic acid

7.Biosphere is a) The solid shell of inorganic materials on the surface of the Earth b)The thin shell of
organic matter on the surface of earth comprising of all the living things c)The sphere which occupies
the maximum volume of all the spheres d)All of the

8.The portion of the earth and its environment which can support life is known as a) Crust b) exosphere
c) Biosphere d) Mesosphere

9. How is the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere connected ? a) Hydrological cycle b) Nitrogen
cyclec) Oxygen cycle d) Carbon

10. Exchange of outgoing and incoming radiations that keep Earth warm is known as a) greenhouse
effect b) radiation effect c) infrared effect d) ozone layer

11. Public awareness of environment creates ---------------------- a) Environment protection b)

12. Biotic environment includes a) producers b) Consumers c) Decomposers d) All above

13.What type of radiation is trapped on the earth's surface by the green house effect? a) UV rays b) ? -
rays c) X-rays d) IR rays

14. The 4Rs principle is applicable in… a)Agriculture areas b)Industrial areas c)Municipal areas d) All of
the above

15. DDT is a pesticide which is A. Not soluble in water B. More soluble in fat than water C. Less soluble
in fat than water Page 8 of 95 D. Not soluble in fat

16. National Science Day is celebrated on A.22 Feburary B.28 Feburary C.26 Feburary D.27 Feburary
17. Environmental friendly products are given ISO certification called ISO. A.12000 B.13000 C.14000
D.15000

18. A sudden uncontrolled descent of a mass of earth under the force gravity is called A. soil erosion B.
mining C. earth quake D. landslide

19. Public awareness can be generated byA. Campaigns B. Posters C. Mass Media D. All of the above

20. Along with government, _______ are also found effective to educate people regarding environment
protection. A. Company B. School C. None of above D.NGOs

21. The study of living organisms with the environment is known as ____________ A. Ecosystem B.
Environment C. Community D. Ecology

22. The word „Environment‟ is derived from A. Greek B. French C. Spanish Page 9 of 95 D. English

23. WWF stands for A. World Wildlife fund for Nature B. World Wildlife found in Nature C. World Wide
fund for Nature D. World Wide fund for Wildlife

24. The collection of the same species within an area is called a population. A. True B. False

25. World environment day is on A.5 May B.5 June C.18 July D.16 August

26. Social awareness encourages people to use A. Biomass and solar energy B. Fossil fuel C. Both A & B
D. Electricity

27. Rain fall is measured in........ units A. Pounds B.mm/cms C. Kg/Tons D. Metres

28. Conservation of forests by planting trees is A. Afforestation B. None of the abve C. Reforestation D.
Deforestation

29. 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

30. Environmental degradation is due to A. rapid industrialization B. deforestation C. growing

31. Non-Governmental Organizations A. are located primarily in more developed countries B. have
become a powerful aspect of environmental protection C. Work for a social change D. All of the above

32.Addition of contaminants to atmosphere causing disturbance in natural condition __________ A.

33. The Unlimited exploitation of nature by human being has not resulted in A. Health Problem B.
Decrease in biodiversity C. Tsumanis D. Environmental pollution
34. Acid rain occurs due to dissolution of __________ in rain water A. Smoke B. Particles C. Gases D.
Soot

35.The unlimited Exploitation of Nature by Human being resulted in.. A. Environmental pollution B.
Health Problems C. decrease in biodiversity D. all the given

36.The conservation of natural resources A. Was not encouraged in ancient India B. was encouraged in
ancient india. C. Is recently being used in India D. None of these

37.The Global Action plan adopted at Earth summit held at Rio de Janeiro in June 1972 is also known as
Page 11 of 95 A. Agenda 20 B. Agenda 22 C. Agenda 23 D. Agenda 21

38.Environmental Issues are discussed and solved in subject A. Sociology B. Economics C.EVS D. None of
the above

39. As per the French word Environner means A. Atmosphere B. Earth & Sun C. Encircle & Surround D.
Earth & Energy

40. USCB is short form for A. United states Census Bureau B. United states Community Bureau C. United
Society for Communist & Beaurocrates D. None of the above

41. Earth Day is on A.Jan-22 B.Feb-22 C.Mar-22 D.Ape-22

42. Environmental Studies: A.is an interdisciplinary academic field B. methodically studies human
interaction with the environment C. includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets
of relationship between them D. all of the above

43. Environmental Studies does not involve: A. psychology B. demography C. ethics D. literature