EVS Key Answers TIE

Key Answers- MQP 1

1. Habitat refers to Both a & b (Physical conditions of the place where organisms live
and Chemical conditions of the place where organisms live).

2. Which of the following energy has the greatest potential among all the sources of
renewable energy? a) Solar energy

3. The term 'Environment' has been derived from the French word which means to
encircle or surround: a) Environ

4. Which of the following statements is false? c) Energy is recycled in an ecosystem

5. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, how good or bad is hydrogen fuel? b) Zero-
emission fuel

6. A food web consists of c) interlocking food chains

7. In what form is solar energy radiated from the sun? c) Electromagnetic waves

8. The by-product of the ocean thermal energy conversion is b) Desalinated water

9. Where can we find both running water as well as stagnant water? d) Freshwater
ecosystems
10. The conventional source for hydel power is c) Water

11. Ground water characteristics must be monitored at least once in a till design span. b)
Month
12. Acid rains are produced by (a) Excess NO2 and SO2 from burning fossil fuels

13. Which ecosystem is known as a giant permanent pond? a) Lake Ecosystem

14. Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem? a) Plants and some bacteria
capable of producing their own food

15. The transfer of energy & nutrients from one feeding group of organization to another
in a series is called b) Food Chain

16. Which one of the following is a result of climate change? c) Deficiency of freshwater

17. The contaminant that causes kidney and liver problems if present in groundwater is d)
Lead

18. In an ecosystem, the flow of energy is c) Unidirectional

19. Which type of turbine is commonly used in tidal energy? d) Gorlov turbine

20. In an ecosystem, biological cycling of materials is maintained by d) All of the above

(Producer, Consumer, Decomposer)
21. What type of energy is wind energy? a) Renewable energy

22. Disaster management deals with the situation that occurs after the disaster. b) False

23. What is the significance of the ionosphere? d) All of the mentioned (Aviation
movements, High-frequency radio transmission, Regulates weather)

24. World Environment day is on b) 5th June

25. How is hydrogen gas produced from fossil fuels? a) Partial oxidation of methane

26. The Taj Mahal in India is affected by b) Acid rain

27. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is mandatory under which one of the
following Indian legislations? d) Environment (Protection) Act

28. What is the primary aim of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
b) To control air pollution and preserve air quality

29. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which of the following is NOT a
duty of waste generators? b) To manage waste through disposal in landfills

30. In which year was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted? b)
1974

31. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which of the following is NOT a
duty of waste generators? b) To manage waste through disposal in landfills

32. The Water Act, 1974 led to the establishment of which regulatory body? b) Central
Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards

33. According to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, which color bin is
designated for disposing of infectious waste? a) Yellow

34. What is the process of movement downwards of vadose water called? a) Infiltration

35. What is the movement of surface litter and topsoil from one place to another called?
c) Soil erosion

36. Methemoglobinemia is caused by drinking water high in nitrates.

37. In which Act, noise is included as an environmental pollutant? b) 1981

38. What is the upper surface of the zone saturation called? c) Water table

39. How many primary pollutants are there? b) Five

40. The term 'Municipal Solid Waste' is used to describe which kind of solid waste? c)
Non-hazardous

41. Open cycle OTEC uses surface water directly to make electricity. b) Warm

42. What does OTEC stand for? b) Ocean thermal energy conversion
43. Which turbine can be mounted vertically and horizontally? b) Kaplan turbine

44. What type of energy is wind energy? a) Renewable energy

45. Tsunami detectors are placed in the sea at kms from the shore. c) 50

46. What makes desert regions become highly unproductive? a) Salinity

47. How can desert ecosystems be conserved? a) By minimizing human activity

48. How does the tropical rainforest get its name? b) Due to heavy rain

49. How can we control acid rain caused by exhaust fumes in the atmosphere from cars?
d) By using catalytic converters

50. Which is the most acidic on the pH scale? a) 0

Model Question Paper 2

Key Answers- MQP 2

1. Which type of ecosystem is characterized by high biodiversity, tall trees, and a warm
climate year-round? c) Forest ecosystem
2. Which of the following best defines an ecosystem? c) A system involving interactions
between living organisms and their physical environment

3. Which ecosystem is most adapted to extreme temperatures and low water availability?
c) Desert

4. What is the primary goal of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal
(SDG) 1? b) Eradicate poverty in all its forms

5. What is the primary characteristic of wetlands? b) Frequent flooding and water

saturation

6. SDG 13 focuses on which critical global issue? b) Climate action

7. SDG 14 focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of: c) Oceans, seas, and
marine resources

8. Which of the following ecosystems plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration? a)

Oceanic ecosystem

9. Which SDG promotes responsible consumption and production patterns? a) SDG 12

10. Which of the following is the largest source of freshwater on Earth? b) Glaciers and
ice caps
11. Which of the following is a primary indicator of water quality? d) pH level

12. Which of the following diseases is primarily water-borne? b) Cholera

13. What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater? c) 2.5%

14. Which of the following organisms causes typhoid? b) Salmonella typhi

15. Malaria is an example of which type of disease? c) Water-induced

16. The recommended safe limit of fluoride in drinking water by the WHO is: a) 1.5 mg/L

17. Excess fluoride in drinking water primarily causes which health condition? b)
Fluorosis

18. Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy? c) Solar Energy

19. Hydropower is considered a type of: c) Renewable energy

20. Fluoride in drinking water affects which part of the human body the most? b) Teeth

21. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy? b) China

22. What is the primary advantage of using solar energy? c) Zero greenhouse gas
emissions

23. Hydrogen is considered a clean energy source because: b) It produces only water as a
by-product

24. Which form of energy is stored in fossil fuels? c) Chemical Energy

25. Which gas is the primary contributor to the greenhouse effect? b) Carbon dioxide

26. What is the primary effect of excessive nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus in
water bodies? b) Eutrophication

27. Which of the following is a major source of water pollution? a) Agricultural runoff
28. Which pollutant is most commonly associated with industrial wastewater? b) Heavy
metals

29. What is the unit used to measure noise levels? b) Decibel (dB)
30. Which of the following is a major source of air pollution in urban areas? b)
Automobile emissions
31. What is a key preventive measure for reducing air pollution? b) Using renewable
energy sources

32. Which pollutant is responsible for causing acid rain? b) Sulfur dioxide
33. Which health condition is most commonly associated with air pollution? b)
Respiratory diseases
34. Which type of waste is classified under biomedical waste? b) Used syringes
35. Which of the following is a major source of solid waste in urban areas? c) Households

36. Which type of solid waste is categorized as biodegradable? c) Food scraps

37. What is the final step in the functional elements of solid waste management? c) Waste
disposal

38. What is a key characteristic of biomedical waste? c) Infectious and hazardous

39. According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which of the following is a
duty of waste generators? a) Ensure segregation of waste at source

40. Under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, biomedical waste should be
treated and disposed of within how many hours of generation? c) 48 hours

41. Which hazardous pollutant is commonly found in e-waste? a) Mercury

42. Which of the following is a basic principle of e-waste management? b) Extended

Producer Responsibility (EPR)

43. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, introduced stricter guidelines on: b) EPR
targets for producers

44. What is the primary aim of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022? b) Encourage
scientific and safe disposal of e-waste

45. According to the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, who is primarily
responsible for the collection of e-waste? b) Producers and manufacturers

46. Which of the following environmental issues is caused by improper e-waste disposal?
b) Soil and groundwater contamination

47. Which of the following devices contributes the most to global e-waste generation? b)
Mobile phones and computers

48. Which toxic substance in e-waste is known to cause kidney damage when improperly
disposed of? a) Cadmium

49. Which component of e-waste is most valuable for recycling due to its precious metal
content? b) Circuit boards

50. Lead, often present in e-waste, primarily affects which human organ? b) Brain