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Environmental Studies

Description: ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES
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Why do leaves look green in colour?

  1. Due to presence of carbon dioxide

  2. Due to chlorofluorocarbons

  3. Due to chlorophyll

  4. Due to plants planted in soil

  5. Due to sunlight


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chlorophyll is the main agent responsible for green leaves.

Why should environmental education be taught in schools?

  1. Environmental education improves student's achievement in core subject areas.

  2. Environmental education connects classroom learning to the real world.

  3. Environmental education increases student's engagement in science.

  4. Environmental education helps understand nature deficit disorder.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 All the above options are correct answers.

Birds are often seen on the back of buffalo because __________.

  1. the birds want to rest after flying

  2. black colour attracts the birds

  3. they feed on insect present on grass

  4. they feed on parasites on the buffalo's back

  5. they want to sleep on buffalo's back


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, parasities are present on buffalo's back, which are eaten by birds.

An EVS (Environmental Studies) teacher plans to take her students to park. What activities would she not allow students to undertake?

  1. Carrying their drawing books

  2. Playing in the park

  3. Plucking flowers

  4. Taking pictures

  5. Buying balloons


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This can never be allowed to students as plants too have life and they are the beauty of the park.

Which state has the highest percentage of forest?

  1. Bihar

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Kerala

  4. Haryana

  5. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh has the highest percentage of forest land.

Which state has the lowest percentage of forest land?

  1. Haryana

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Rajasthan

  5. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haryana has lowest percentage of forest land.

What is cutting of trees called?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Aforestation

  3. Deforestation

  4. Plantation

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.

The essential element of the syllabus for the children who do not want to attend school should be _________.

  1. the Literacy Competencies

  2. the Numerical Competencies

  3. the Vocational Competencies

  4. the Life Skill

  5. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This can be very helpful for them so that they can skill themselves and earn their livelihood.

The intensity of sound regarded as the safe noise level for the city is ____________.

  1. 90 dB

  2. 120 dB

  3. 45 dB

  4. 60 dB

  5. 5 dB


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This intensity of sound can be safe.

Which of the following measures can be helpful to save our earth?

  1. Reuse plastic bottles and bags.

  2. Reuse the waste products.

  3. Properly dump the garbage.

  4. Recycle waste products.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above answers are correct.

Which of the following cannot be recycled?

  1. Plastic water bottles

  2. Glass container

  3. Milk cartons

  4. Cotton cloth

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All the above can be recycled.

What is underground water?

  1. Water that is spilled onto the ground

  2. Water beneath the ground surface

  3. The bottom part of sea or ocean

  4. Recharge water

  5. Water collected in pit holes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Groundwater is water located beneath the earth's surface and this water can be use to serve multiple purposes such as water plants, domestic use, etc.

Mohan takes sodium-deficient diet. Which of the following disorders is he likely to suffer from?

  1. Anemia

  2. Obesity

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Goitre

  5. Scurvy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sodium-deficient deit leads to goitre.

Most of the trash thrown away each day should be _________.

  1. recycled

  2. burned

  3. burried

  4. eaten

  5. decomposed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recycling is the best way as it supports nature and environment.

Anemia occurs due to deficiency of which of the following?

  1. Fat

  2. Iron

  3. Calcium

  4. Vitamin D

  5. Vitamin C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Iron deficiency leads to anemia.

Process of birth of humans and animals comes under which of the following systems?

  1. Digestive system

  2. Respiratory system

  3. Reproductive system

  4. Urinary system

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. It is the organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and their development as offspring.

What is the process of making food of plants called?

  1. Food processor

  2. Photosynthesis

  3. Food burning

  4. Cooking

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Plants prepare their food with the help of sunlight, CO2 and water, and this process is called as photosynthesis.

Under whose leadership was the 'Chipko movement' strengthened?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sunderlal Bahuguna

  4. Indira Gandhi

  5. Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer and the Chipko movement was started in India in 1970's.

Which of the following planets has a ring around it?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Earth

  3. Saturn

  4. Mars

  5. Mercury


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saturn is the only planet which has a ring surrounding it.

Spraying DDT on crops causes which kind of pollution?

  1. Air and soil

  2. Water and soil

  3. Water and air

  4. Crop and air

  5. Crop and soil


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Crop and soil get polluted by this spraying.

What are the two basic components of ecosystem?

  1. Biotic and Abiotic

  2. Hydrogen and Oxygen

  3. Organic and Inorganic

  4. Knowledge and Technology

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ecosystem is divided into two main components viz. Biotic (the living) and Abiotic (the non-living).

Which chemical is responsible for depletion in ozone layer in the atmosphere?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Oxygen

  3. Chloroflurocarbon

  4. Chlorophyll

  5. Photochemical smoke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This gas is emitted from air conditioners, refrigerators and is very harmful for the ozone layer.

World Environment Day is observed on

  1. 1st July

  2. 7th April

  3. 5th June

  4. 1st Dec

  5. 22nd April


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

5th June is the correct answer.

Which of these is the largest unit of life zone on earth?

  1. Biosphere

  2. Biome

  3. Ecosystem

  4. Universe

  5. Population


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It consists of everything that includes living organisms on earth.

Earth Day is celebrated on which day?

  1. April 7

  2. June 5

  3. April 22

  4. Dec 1

  5. July 1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer.

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