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UNIT III - POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART A (ONE MARKS)
[Link] QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

1) The coral reefs are threatened by ………………….

a) sediments carried by run off b) boat anchors and the careless divers CO3.1 CL2
c) raising ocean temperature d) all the above
2) ---------- gas is mainly produced due to incomplete burning of wood. CO.1 CL2
a)CO b)SO2 c)CO2 d)NO3
3) ----------- percentage of air pollutants is gaseous in nature. CO3.2
CL2
a) 75% b) 80% c) 99.9% d) 90%
4) The quantity of water available for domestic use is CO3.2 CL1
a) 10% b) 5% c) 0.5% d) 1%
5) ------------ contains more soluble salts than the surface water. CO3.2 CL1
a)Sea water b)Rain water c)Underground water d)Tank water
6) -----------metal is responsible for Minamata epidemic. CO3.2 CL1
a) Mercury b) Chromium c) Cadmium d) Iron
7) …………….are responsible for blue baby syndrome that is caused by
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restricted supply of oxygen to the brain.
a) Nitrates b) Fluorides c) Sulphates d) Oxides
8) ---------- has an adverse impact on hearing ability as well as psychological
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well being of a person.
a)Noise pollution b)Water pollution c)Marine pollution d)Air pollution
9) When the loudness of a sound exceeds ……… it becomes painful and
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unbearable.
a)above 50 dB b)above 70 dB c)above 80 dB d)above 100 dB
10) --------different types of primary pollutants together contribute to about 90
per cent of the global air pollution. CO3.2 CL2

(a) Three (b) Five (c) Seven (d) None of the above
11) …….. is the best way to reduce the noise pollution around houses.
a) Throwing all noisy machines
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b) Built a noise resistant shield across the house
c) Use of ear buds to reduce the noise
d) Planting more trees
12) 1Dobson Unit =……mm thickness of pure ozone. CO3.2 CL1
a) 0.1 b) 0.01 c) 0.001 d) 0.0001
13) ----------- gas which affects human health by reducing the blood’s ability
to carry oxygen to different parts of the body.
a) Carbon monoxide b)Carbon dioxide CO3.2 CL2
c) Sulphur dioxide d) Nitrogen dioxide
14) A large amount of soil can move with the runoff is called CO3.2 CL1
a) Soil erosion b) Soil conservation c) Soil pollution d) Soil moving
15) The major risk linked with extreme ultraviolet rays through the atmosphere
as a result of ozone layer depletion is ………. CO3.3 CL2
(a) neurological disorder (b) digestive system gets damaged
(c) increased liver cancer (d) increased skin cancer
16) The Taj Mahal, Lotus Temple, Golden Temple, India Gate and other
famous heritage monuments are being affected by _______. CO3.3 CL1
a) Air pollution b) Water pollution c) Noise pollution d) All of the above
17) ------------ gas is not a Greenhouse gas. CO3.4
CL1
a) Carbon dioxide b) Methane c) Chlorofluorocarbons d) Nitrogen
18) Among the following greenhouse gases, the emission of _______ is
entirely anthropogenic. CO3.4 CL1
a) Water vapour b) CFCs c) Nitrous oxide d) Methane
19) The ozone layer prevents the passage of ---------- to the Earth’s CO3.4
atmosphere. CL1
a) Ultraviolet rays b) Infrared rays c) X-rays d) all of the above
20) The damage caused by acid rain is due to the…………… nature of harmful
gases such as oxides of sulphur and nitrogen. CO3.5 CL2
(a) balancing (b) protecting (c) withstanding (d) corrosive
21) …………is responsible for acid rain and the subsequent discolouration of
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marbles.
(a) Sulphur (b) Chlorine (c) Sulphur dioxide (d) Carbon monoxide
22) Ozone holes are predominantly found in the.................. CO3.5 CL1
a)Tropic of Cancer b)Tropic of Capricorn c)Equator d)Poles
23) ---------is the primary risk associated with extreme UV rays emission
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through the atmosphere because of ozone layer depletion.
a)Skin Cancer b)Brain Hamerage c)Liver Damage d)None of the above
24) The Montreal protocol is a global agreement to protect the earth from ……
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a) Global warming b)Ozone layer depletion
c) Pollution d) None of the above
25) Identify the pollutant gases largely responsible for the discoloured and lustreless
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nature of the marble of the TajMahal.
a)CO2 and NO2 b)SO2 and NO2 c)O3 and CO2 d)SO2 and O3
26) To avoid pollution, individual can carry……..
(a) Polythene bags (b) Ecofriendly products CO3.6 CL2
(c) Refrigerated items (d) CFC’s products
27) The international recycling logo consists of ___ chasing arrows. CO3.7 CL1
(A) two (B) three (C) four (D) five
28) Which of the following are the main contributors of the e-waste in the
world?
I. Refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, dishwashers
II. Small household appliances (toasters, coffee makers, irons, hairdryers)
CO3.8 CL1
III. Personal computers, telephones, mobile phones, laptops, printers,
scanners, photocopiers
IV. Gas cylinder, chimneys & home appliances
a). Only I, II, III b). Only I & II
c). Only I, III, IV d). All of the above
29) ---------is the main discharge from coal based power plants. C03.8
CL1
a) SPM b) Smog c) Fly ash d) None of the above
30) The most serious environmental effect posed by hazardous wastes
is………. CO3.8 CL1
(a) Air pollution (b) Contamination of groundwater
(c) Increased use of land for landfills. (d) None of these
31) ..............state has its own wild life act in India. CO3.9 CL1
a) Kerala b) Jammu And Kashmir
c) Madhya Pradesh d) Gujarat
32) On……………1986 the Environment Protection Act comes into force. CO3.9 CL2
a) 01 April b) 01 March c) 01 May d)19 November
33) The Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, comes into force in the CO3.9 CL2
year of…………….
a) 1980 b) 1978 c) 1976 d) 1974
34) The first Forest Act was introduced in the year ----------- CO3.9 CL1
a) 1989 b) 1980 c) 1972 d) 1979
35) In Environment Protection Act, 1986 the Environment refers to ---- CO3.9 CL1
a) Water, air and land
b) The inter- relationship which exists among and between water, air and
land, and human beings
c) Other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property
d) All of the above
36) In India, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in the CO3.9 CL2
year 1981, but was amended in the year …….. to include ……….. as an air
pollutant.
a) 1990, noise b) 1984, particulate matter c)1985, noise d)1987, noise
37) The first of the major environmental protection act to be promulgated in CO3.9 CL1
India was............
a)Water Act b) Air Act c)Environmental Act d) Noise Pollution Rule
38) Choose the correct option. CO3.9 CL2
(i) Environment protection Act A. 1974
(ii) Air Prevention and control of pollution Act B. 1987
(iii) Water Act C. 1986
(iv) Amendment of Air Act to include noise D. 1981

a) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii) b) A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv)

c) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii) d)A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i)
 UNIT III Pollution and Waste Management
PART-B (4 Marks)

[Link] QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

1 Identify the point and non-point sources of water pollution and CO3.1 CL1
mention any four control measures of water pollution.

2 Classify the various air pollutants in environment. Identify the source CO3.1 CL2
of indoor air pollutants and give examples for each category.

Give an account of the rules framed by the government to CL2

3 control noise pollution. CO3.2
4 Illustrate the control measures of marine pollution. CO3.2 CL2
5 Elaborate the sources, effects and control measures of soil CL3
CO3.2
pollution.
6 List out the Green House gases and its effects. CO3.4 CL1
Illustrate the mechanism involved in ozone layer depletion. Briefly CL2
7 explain the effects of ozone layer depletion. CO3.4

8 Interpret the causes and effects of global warming. List out the CO3.4 CL2
measures need to be taken to control global warming.
9 List out the Difference between global warming and climate change. CO3.4 CL1
10 “Environmental pollution is a major global concern on human CL3
health and the environment”. Justify CO3.5

Illustrate the role of an individual can contribute towards pollution CO3.7 CL3
11 prevention in the society.
12 Demonstrate the various steps involved in 3 R Process of waste
materials. CO3.7 CL3
13 Explain about the sources, effects and preventive measures of e-waste CO3.8 CL3
management.
14 Explain about the Environmental Ethics and protection. CO3.9 CL3
15 Illustrate the objective and preventive measures of Environment CO3.9 CL3
Protection Act of wildlife.

UNIT III
POLLUTION AND ITS WASTE MANAGEMENT
PART-C (12 MARKS)

[Link] QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

1 “Outdoor air pollution is a major environmental health problem affecting CO3.1 CL1
everyone in low, middle and high-income countries”- Illustrate the statement by
compiling a list of five major air pollutants and specify their characteristics,
sources and health effects on human beings.
2 Describe the role of automobiles creating air pollution by focusing the human CO3.2 CL3
and environmental impacts and comment the measures taken by the government
to reduce air pollution.

3 i) “The negative impact of plastic debris on marine ecosystems and species is a CO3.2 CL4
global challenge”. Justify the statement and specify the ill effects of marine
pollution with a case study.(10 marks)
ii) List out the international initiatives to control marine pollution.(2 marks)

4 Identify the different sources, effects and control measures of water pollution. CL3
CO3.2
5 Describe the mechanism of formation of acid rain along with the impacts on CO3.5 CL3
health and property caused by it.
6 Illustrate the role of Individual for Prevention of pollution and role of women CO3.6 CL2
for protecting the environment .
7 If a city wants to avoid pollution formed by burning hazardous solid waste but also
has less space to dump all the waste, the remedies that should be adopted are
sanitary landfills and sorting garbage. CO3.8 CL2
a) Substantiate the ill effects of hazardous waste and specify the waste
management process with a flow chart.
b) Suggest the suitable disposal methods that you would like to solve the
problem.

8 i) Compare the toxic nature of E-waste and nuclear waste and identify the CO3.8 CL2
various sources of E-waste and the problems associated with its disposal.
(8 marks)
ii) Enumerate the various steps involved in the nuclear waste management.
(4 marks)
9 Enumerate the various sources and disposal involved in the nuclear waste CO3.8 CL3
management.
10 Elaborate about the various provisions to protect the Environmental Protection CO3.9 CL3
act of Air, (ii) Water, (iii) forest, (iv) wildlife
 UNIT-IV HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

PART A (ONE MARKS)

1. Under normal conditions, which of the following factor is responsible CO4.1 CL1
for influencing population density?
a) population pyramid b) immigration
c) birth rate and death rate d) emigration
2. .…… state experiences lowest percentage of urban population. CO4.1 CL1
a) Bihar b) Assam c) Himachal Pradesh d) Tiripura
3. A group of populations of two or more species occupying the same CO4.1 CL2
geographical area at the same time is called ………………
a) ecosystem b)commensalism c) interaction d) community
4. According to 2011 census, the annual exponential growth rate in India CO4.2 CL2
is…………….
a) 1.34% b)1.45% c) 1.64% d) 1.75%
5. Doubling time of population can be calculated by…………. CO4.2 CL1
A Td =70/ r B Td = r / 70 C Td =70 × r D Td =70 + r
6. The zero population growth is due to equal birth and death rate is CO4.2 CL2
called……….
A natural increase B demographic transition
C fertility rate D replacement level
7. The decades ……….. are referred to as the period of population CO4.3 CL2
explosion in India.
A 1857-1890 B 1957-1980 C 1953-1971 D 1951-1981
8. The approximate percentage of water present in our human body is CO4.5 CL1
…….
A 50% B 60% C 70% D 80%
9. Virus, bacteria and other organisms in the environment, that affects CO4.5 CL2
human health are classified under……….
A biological hazards B chemical hazards
C physical hazards D social hazards
10. .………………is the other name for infectious diseases. CO4.5 CL1
A Non-communicable diseases B Communicable diseases
C Non-transmissible diseases D Heredity diseases
11. .………… is caused by various pathogenic microorganisms. CO4.5 CL2
A Deficiency disease B Hereditary disease
C Infectious disease D Degenerative disease
12. Diseases that spread from one person to another are called _______. CO4.5 CL1
A communicable diseases B degenerative diseases
C non-communicable diseases D none of the above
13. World health day is celebrated on............................... CO4.5 CL1
A 1st March B 7th April C 6th October D 10th December
14. The following factors which is necessary for a healthy person............. CO4.5 CL1
A Vaccination B Balanced diet
C Personal hygiene D All of the above
15. Universal declaration of Human Rights is a declaration adopted by CO4.6 CL2
……
A several nations at an international conference
B UN security council
C UN General assembly resolution
D multilateral treaty
16. In 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations had CO4.6 CL1
announced………… articles, are there in the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.
A 10 B 20 C 30 D 40
17. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution provides for two CO4.6 CL2
rights……………….
A right to subsist B right to lively and liberal life
C right to die D right to vote and freedom
18. ........... day is called as "THE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY". CO4.6 CL1
A 10th December B 9th December
st
C 1 December D none of the above
19. In India, the basic human rights enjoyed by Indian citizens are enshrined in CO4.6 CL2
the Constitution of India as ____ rights.
A constitutional B fundamental C legal D judicial
20. The main aim of value education is…………… CO4.6 CL2
A) to inculcate moral values B to inculcate social values
C to inculcate political values D to inculcate economical values
21. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has …………….. CO4.6 CL2
articles that outline the fundamental human rights.
A) 30 B 25 C 15 D 50
22. ……… defines the rights and duties of individuals and organizations. CO4.6 CL1
A Criminal laws B Civil laws C Service laws D Ethical laws
23. Human Immunodeficiency Virus causes AIDS by attacking a type of CO4.6 CL2
white blood cells called_______.
A T-Helper Cells B Cytotoxic Cells
C Red Blood Cells D None of the above
24. .…………………cells of human body are destroyed by HIV. CO4.7 CL1
A A-Helper B T-Helper C K-Helper D Y-Helper
25. HIV belongs to which of the following genus member of the virus? CO4.7 CL2
A Ortho mycovirus B Retrovirus C Parvovirus D Rotavirus
26. The main cause of contagious disease is _________. CO4.7 CL1
A contaminated air B contaminated food
C poor hygienic conditions D all of the above
27. If a 12 year old child is working in a factory without his/her will,it is CO4.8 CL1
a violation of article………
A 23 and 24 B 14 and 15 C 16 and 18 D 21 and 22
28. …………is the new savings scheme introduced for the betterment of CO4.8 CL2
girl children.
A Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. B Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
C Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. D All the above
29. The Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls CO4.8 CL1
(SABLA) was launched in India during the year……..
A. 2010 B. 2012 C. 2014 D. 2016
30. The “Sukanya Samriddhi yojana” is a government scheme in India CO4.8 CL2
primariyily aimed at…..
A. Female education B. Female empowerment
C. Female entrepreneurship D. Female child's financial security
31. Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Programme for school children between 6 – 11 CO4.8 CL2
years of age involves to ………..
A monitor growth of the children
B provide 450 kCals and 8 – 12 g protein/day
C provide hot cooked meals
D provide timely immunization and School attendance
32. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme CO4.8 CL1
which is being implemented with the objective of ……….
A maternal and neonatal mortality
B to encourage people to use safe sexual methods
C to provide pensions to widow women
D to provide shelters to poor people
33. ……………. is an effective tool in Environmental management. CO4.9 CL2
A Geographical Information System B Remote sensing
C World wide web D Database
34. ………….has compiled a database on Research and Development CO4.9 CL1
Projects along with information about research scientists and personnel
involved.
A) NMIS B) ENVIS C) Remotte sensing D) GIS
35. A satellite-based technique used to assess the ongoing changes in the CO4.9 CL2
environment is called as……
A GIS B ENVIS C Remote sensing D World Wide Web
36. Collection of documents stored on a computer which is permanently CO4.9 CL1
connected with internet around the world is called……………
A GIS B ENVIS C Remote sensing D World Wide Web
 UNIT IV Human Population and the Environment
PART-B (4 Marks)

[Link] QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

Conclude the reasons behind the increased population growth in the less CO4.1
1 CL3
developed nations compared with developed nations.
“The decades of 1921-51 are referred to as the period of a steady growth of
2 CL3
population whereas the decades 1951-81 are referred to as the period of CO4.2
population explosion in India”- Substantiate the statement and list out the
environmental issues of population explosion.

Discuss about India’s family planning programmes and the methods used in CO4.4
3 CL1
population control.
Summarize the health effects related to the environmental hazards and write CO4.5
4 CL1
their impacts on human health.
“Human Rights Commission plays a vital role in protecting the rights of people”- CO4.6
5 CL2
Justify the statement for achieving the goals of equity, justice and
sustainability.
Interpret the various health schemes initiated by Indian government for CO4.8
6 CL1
improving Women & Child health coverage level in a community.
A person in your colony has recently been diagnosed with AIDS. People/ CO4.7
7 CL3
residents in the colony want him to leave the colony for the fear of spread of
AIDS.
(i)Write your view on the situation by giving reasons.
(ii)List the possible preventive measures that you would suggest to the residents
of your locality in a meeting organized by you so that they understand the
situation.
Discuss the role of Indian Remote Sensing and Geographical Information CO4.9
8 CL3
System for detecting the polluted back waters and phytoplankton blooms with the
help of case studies.
9 "Information and communication technology has played a major role in human health CO4.9 CL2
protection across the global level". Justify the statement.
10. Discuss the importance of family welfare programmes to achieve sustainable CO4.4 CL3
development.
11. Summarize the environmental impacts of population explosion. CO4.5 CL2

12. Illustrate the role of Information Technology in Environment monitoring and CO4.9 CL3
management with a case study.
13. Analyze the issues of gender-based violence by exploring its impacts on women CO4.6 CL3
and children and mention the strategies for prevention.
14. Elaborate the aim, objectives and importance of Value Education. CO4.6 CL2

15 List out the Women Empowerment schemes in India. CO4.8 CL2

 UNIT IV Human Population and the Environment

PART-C (12 MARKS)

[Link] QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

i) “Technological advancement helped in the reduction of birth rates, CO4.1
1. CL3
but population growth remains high” Justify the statement.
ii) Describe the important characteristics of a population growth and
illustrate the characteristics such as size, spatial distribution, age
structure, birth and death rates can help scientists or governments to
make decisions.
Draw a typical population pyramid of a developing country and CO4.2
2 CL2
discuss the variations of population among nations. Identify the growth
status of the population whether it is expanding, stable or declining
“Value education is essential for holistic development of CO4.6
3 CL3
students”- Justify the statement by approaching suitable methods
and strategies for imparting value education.

“The red ribbon is the worldwide symbol of support and awareness CO4.7
4 CL4
for people living with HIV”-Elaborate the statement by explaining
the seriousness of public health issue and mention the need of
global efforts to fight against this disease.

Specify the objectives, importance, necessity and developmental CO4.8

5 CL2
programmes towards the consideration of women and child welfare.
Describe the developing growth of the internet services and facilities, CO4.9
6 CL2
geographic information system and the satellite data on several aspects
of the environmental protection as well as human health.
Summarize the schemes for the development of women and children in CO4.8
7. India. CL3

Discuss about Population growth and variation among nations. CO4.3

8. CL3

Discuss the causes, effects and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS. CO4.7

9. CL2