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                    Unit: Life Processes                   

Q. Do all the cells use oxygen to produce energy?

Ans: No all the cells do not use oxygen to produce energy.

 Q. Name the organism that has parasitic mode of nutrition?

Ans: Ascaris, Tapworm, Lice show parasitic mode of nutrition.

 Q. Name one organism that can live without oxygen?

Ans: Yeast

 Q. What is another name of Food Pipe.

Ans: Oesophagus 

Q. In which part of digestive system is water absorbed?

Ans: Large Intestines.

 

Q. Name the process by which plant parts like roots, stem and leaves get oxygen required for respiration?

Ans: Diffusion

Q. The kidney in human beings are a part of the system for

a. Nutrition                b. Respiration
c. Excretion              d. Transportation


Ans:  c. Excretion


Q. The Xylem in plants is responsible for transport of

a. water   b.food    c. amino acids   d. Oxygen

Ans: Water


Q. Autotrophic mode of nutrition requires:

a. CO2 and H2O            b. Chlorophyll
c. Sunlight                      d. All of above

Ans: All of Above


Q. The breakdown of pyruvate to give CO2 and water and energy takes place in:

a. Cytoplasm      b. Mitochondria
c. Chloroplast      d. Nucleus

Ans:  b. Mitochondria


Q. Name organisms in which food is broken down outside the body and absorbed

Ans: Yeast, Mushroom, Bread mould

Q. A few drops of iodine were added to rice water. The solution turned black-blue. The rice water contains

a. Proteins   b. Fats     c. Starch    d. Vitamins


Ans: C. Starch


Q. The opening and closing of stomatal pore depends upon:

a. Oxygen      b. Temperature
c. Water          d. Carbon dioxide

Ans: Water


Q. Which of follwing is first enzyme to mix with food in digestive tract?
A. Pepsin             B. Cellulase
C. Amylase         D. Trypsin

Ans: C. Amylase


Q. Hard work out leads to cramps in muscles. This is due to;

a. Convertion of Pyruvate to ethanol
b. Conversion of pyruvate to glucose
c. Non conversion of glucose to pyruvate
d. Conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid


Ans: D. Conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid.


Q. During deficieny of oxygen in tissue, the pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid in the:

a. Cytoplasm       b. Chloroplast
c. Mitochondria   d. Golgi body


Ans: A. Cytoplasm



Q. The breakdown of pyruvate to give CO2, H2O and energy takes place in:

a. Cytoplasm       b. Mitochondria
c. Chloroplast       d. Nucleus

Ans: b. Mitochondria

Q. Function of salivary gland?

Ans: Salivary glands secrete Saliva which moistens the food. It helps in swallowing and tasting of food.

Saliva also contains salivary amylase and maltase which help in digestion of food.

Q. Assertion: Autotrophs are also called as transducers

Reason: They change one form of energy into another.

Ans: Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.

Q. Assertion(A): Anaerobic respiration, one of the end product is alcohol.

Reason (R): There is an incomplete breakdown of glucose.

Ans: Both A and Rare true and R is not correct explanation of A

        Unit: Control And Coordination       

Q. Which of the following helps in maintaining posture and balance of the human body ?

a. Cerebellum     b. Cerebrum     c. Medulla    d. Pons

Ans: a. Cerebellum    

Q. The number of pairs of nerves which arise from the spinal cord is :

a. 21     b. 41    c. 31     d. 51

Ans: c. 31    

Q. The spinal cord originates from:

a. Cerebrum     b. Cerebellum    c. Medulla     d. Pons

Ans: c. Medulla    

 

Q. The involuntary actions in the body are controlled by:

a. Medulla in Forebrain      B. Medulla in hind brain

c. Medulla in Spinal cord    D. Medulla in Mid brain 

Ans: B. Medulla in hind brain

 

 Q. Cerebellum, Medulla and Pons are parts of

a. Mid brain    b. Hind brain     c. Fore brain     D. Spinal Cord

 Ans: b. Hind brain

Q. Which of following is Plant harmone

A. Insulin          B. Thyroxin
C. Estrogen      D. Cytokinin


Ans: Cytokinin

Q. The gap between two neurons is called:

A. Axon        B. Dendrite   
C. Synapse    D. Impluse

Ans: C. Synapse



Q. The brain is responsible for:

A. Thinking      B. Regulate heartbeat
C. Balance       D. All of above

Ans: All of above


Q. Iodine is necessary for synthesis of which harmone?

A. Adrenaline        B. Thyroxine
C. Insulin               D. Auxin


Ans: B. Thyroxine



Q. Posture and equilibrium of body is mantained by;

A. Cerebrum      B. Cerebellum
C. Medula oblongata   D. All of above


Ans: B. Cerebellum


Q. Cell division in plants is promoted by,

A. Auxins       B. Gibberellins
C. Cytokinins   D. None of these


Ans: C. Cytokinins

Q. Sense of hearing, smell and sight are recieved from various receptors in

A. Forebrain    B. Mid brain
C. Hind brain   D. All of above

Ans: A. Forebrain

Q. The harmone secreted directly in blood and carried to different parts of body is

A. Endocrine     B. Exocrine
C. Heterocrine    D. Halocrine

Ans: A. Endocrine


Q. Harmone responsible for wilting of leaves is

A. Auxins     B. Gibberlins  
C. Cytokinins   D. Abscisic acid

Ans: D. Abscisic acid

Q. Name the plant harmone which helps in the ripening of fruits.

Ans: The plant harmone which helps in ripening of fruit is ethylene.

Q. Name the plant harmone which helps in the ripening of fruits.

Ans: The plant harmone which helps in ripening of fruit is ethylene.

Q. Draw a flow chart depicting a reflex action.

Ans:

Q. Name two types of Tropism.
Ans: The different types of Tropism are Phototropism, Geotropism, Hydrotropism, Chemotropism etc.

Q. Which is the correct sequence of the components of a reflex arc?

a. Receptors > Muscles > Sensory neurons > Motor Neurons > Spinal Cord

b. Receptors > Motor neuron > Spinal cord > Sensory neuron > Muscles

c. Receptors > Spinal cord > Sensory neuron > Motor Neuron > Muscles

d. Receptors > Sensory neuron > Spinal cord > Motor neuron > Muscle

Ans: d. Receptors > Sensory neuron > Spinal cord > Motor neuron > Muscle



Q. Involuntary actions in a body are controlled by:

a. Medulla in forebrain b. Medulla in Midbrain

c. Medulla in Hindbrain d. Medulla in Spinal cord

Ans: c. Medulla in Hindbrain




Q. Which part of the brain regulates the body temperature?

a. Hypothalamus b. Thalami c. Pituitary c. Medulla oblongata

Ans: a. Hypothalamus

    Unit: How Do Organisms Reproduce     

Q. Asexual reproduction takes place through budding in:

a. Amoeba        b. Yeast
c. Plasmodium   d. Leshmania

Ans: b. Yeast

Q. Which of following is not part of female reproductive system?

A. Ovary       B. Uterus
C. Vasa deferens    D. Fallopian tubes

Ans:   C. Vasa deferens


Q. The anther contains,

a. Sepals     b. Ovules
c. Carpel     d. Pollen

Ans: d. Pollen


Q. Which of following are reproductive parts of flower?

A. Sepals      B. Petals     C. Stamins and Carpels

Ans: C. Stamins and Carpels

Q. The special tissue by which embryo gets nutrition through mothers blood is

A. Amnion     B. Chorion  
C. Placenta     D. Zygote


Ans: C. Placenta

Q. A small portion of vas deferens is removed in

A. Tubectomy    B. Vasectomy
C. IUCD              D. Barrier method

Ans: B. Vasectomy


Q. The portion of plant that is grafted on the other plant is called:

A. Stock        B. Scion        C. Graft     D. Stump

Ans: B. Scion

Q. Regeneration occurs in

A. Planaria     B. Spyrogyra
C. Hydra         D. All of above

Ans: D. All of above

Q. Yeast reproduces by

A. Binary fission      B. Budding
C. Fragmentation    D. Sexual reproduction

Ans: B. Budding



Q. Layering is used in

A. Rose     B. Jasmine
C. Mango   D. None of above

Ans:   B. Jasmine


Q. Fertilization occurs in:

A. Ovary                    B. Uterus
C. Fallopian tube    D. Vagina


Ans:  B. Uterus



Q. Spirogyra can reproduce by:

A. Fission       B. Vegetative propagation
C. Fragmentation      D. Regeneration


Ans: C. Fragmentation


Q. Multiple fission occurs in

A. Planaria      B. Paramecium
C. Hydra          D. Rhizopus


Ans:   B. Paramecium


Q. The germ cells are specialized for:
A. Vegetative propagation
B. Immunity
C. Asexual reproduction
D. Sexual reproduction


Ans: D. Sexual reproduction


Q. Reproductive parts of angiosperms are located in

A. Flowers         B. Roots
C. Shoots           D. Fruits


Ans: A. Flowers

Q. Name the plant harmone that inhibits growth.

Ans:  The plant harmonne which inhibits growth is Abscisic acid.


Q. Modes of asexual reproduction?

Ans: The different modes of Asexual reproduction are Binary fission, Multiple fission,Budding, Fragmentation, Spore formation and vegetative propagation.

Q. Function of placenta.
Ans: Placenta provides the food and oxygen to fetus. It also removes waste materials.

Q. What is the other name of sex cells?

Ans: The sex cells are also called gamates.

 Q. What are the female sex cells in humans called?

Ans: The female sex cells are called Eggs or Ova

Q. What are the male sex cells in humans called?

Ans: The male sex cells in humans are called sperms.

 Q. Assertion: Spores are unicellular bodies.

Reason: The parent body simply breaks up into smaller pieces on maturation

 Ans: A is correct and R is wrong

 Q. Assertion: The sex of a child is determined by the mother.

Reason: Humans have two types of chromosomes: XX and XY

 Ans: A is wrong and R is correct.

Q. The process where the unfertilized egg is released out of the body with blood is known as:

a. Mensuration b. Fertilization c. Germination d. Pollination

Ans: a. Mensuration




Q. The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum because:

a. Sperm formation requires more space b. Sperm formation requires a lower temperature

c. Sperm formation requires a higher temperature d. Both A and C

Ans: b. Sperm formation requires a lower temperature



Q. Growing foetus derives nutrition from mother’s blood through:

a. Uterus b. Fallopian tube c. Placenta d. Cervix

Ans: c. Placenta



Q. Assertion: At puberty human male develops secondary sexual characters

Reason: There is decreased secretion of testosterone at puberty

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is True, R is False

D. A is False, R is True

Ans: C. A is True, R is False




Q. Assertion: In human males, testes are extra abdominal and lie in scrotal sac

Reason: Scrotum keeps temperature lower by 2C for normal spermatogenesis


A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is True, R is False

D. A is False, R is True


Ans: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A



Q. Which of the following is the correct sequence regarding sexual reproduction in flowering plant?

a. Pollination, Fertilization, Seedling, Embryo

b. Seedling, Embryo, Fertilization, Pollination

c. Pollination, Fertilization, Embryo, Seedling

d. Embryo, Seedling, Pollination, Fertilization

Ans: c. Pollination, Fertilization, Embryo, Seedling



Q. After fertilization, which of the following parts develops into seed?

a. Ovary b. Ovule c. Pollen grain d. Stigma

Ans: b. Ovule



Q. Assertion: Vagina acts as copulation canal and fertilization canal

Reason: Both insemination and fusion of gametes occur in vagina

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is True, R is False

D. A is False, R is True

Ans: C. A is True, R is False

 

            Unit: Heredity and Evolution          

Q. A mendelian experiment consisted of breeding tall pea plants bearing white flowers. The progeny all bore violet flowers , but half of them were short. This suggests that the genetic makeup of tall parents can be depicted as

a. TTWW                  b. TTww
c. TtWW                   d. TtWw

Ans:  c TtWW


Q. An example of homologus organ is

a. Our arm and dogs fore leg
b. Our teeth and elephants tusk
c. Potato and runners of grass
d. All of above

Ans: All of above


Q. In evolutionary terms, we have more in common with

A. Chinese boy          B. Chimp
C. Spider                     D. Bacteria


Ans: Chinese boy


Q. The tool for tracing evolutionary relationship include:

a. Excavating          
b. Time dating and fossils
c. DNA sequencing
d. All of above

Ans: D. All of Above


Q. The amount of DNA in next generation is

A. Double than parents
B. Equal to parents
C. Half than parents
D. Random

Ans: Equal to parents


Q. Which of following in cell nucleus is the information source for making protein?

A. RNA           B. DNA     C. VACOULE
D. LYSOSOME

Ans:   A. RNA


Q. The wings of bird and bat are

A. Homologus but not analogus
B. Neither homologus nor analogus
C. Analogus but not homologus
D. Vestigial

Ans: A. Homologus but not Analogus.

Q. The sex of child depends upon chromosome  present in:

A. Egg                                     B. Sperm   

C. Both Egg and Sperm        D. None

Ans: Both egg and sperm.



Q. An organism with two unlike genes of a trait is called:

A. Homozygous       B. Heterozygous
C. Hemizygous        D. None


Ans: B. Heterozygous



Q. Assertion: Pea plant having violet flowers is crossed with pea plant having white flowers, All the flowers in first generation are violet

Reason: White colour genes are not passed to next generation

Ans: C. A is correct, R is false.

Q. Assertion: Pea plant is an ideal plant for hybridization experiments.
Reason: Pea plant is easy to grow and has short life cycle.

Ans:  Both A and R are true, and R is correct explaination of A.

Q. Assertion: Without variation, evolution is impossible

Reason: Only useful variations are transmitted to next generation.

Ans: A is true but R is false.

Q. Assertion: Without variation, evolution is impossible

Reason: Only useful variations are transmitted to next generation.

Ans: A is true but R is false.

Q. Assertion: In a monohybrid cross, Offsprings of F1 generation express dominant characters.

Reason: Dominance occurs only in heterozygous state.

Ans: A is true but R is false.

Q. Assertion: Without variation, evolution is impossible

Reason: Only useful variations are transmitted to next generation.

Ans: A is true but R is false.

Q. Assertion: Without Variation evolution is impossible
Reason: Only useful variations are transmitted to the next generation.
(a) Both, A and R, are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both, A and R, are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) If A is true but R is false
(d) If A is false but R is true
Ans: (d) A is false but R is true

Q. Characters that are transmitted from parents to offsprings during the sexual reproduction show:

a. Only similarities with parents b. Only variations with parents

c. Both similarities and variations d. Neither similarities nor variations

Ans: c. Both similarities and variations

 

Unit: Our Environment and Management of natural resources 

Q. Montreal protocol was against,

A. Soil erosion

B. Deforestation 

C. Ozone layer depletion

D. Acid rain

Ans: C: Ozone layer depletion

Q. Which of following groups contain only biodegredable items?

A. Grass, Flowers, Leather
B. Grass, Wood, Plastic
C. Fruit peels, Cake, Lime Juice
D. Cake, Wood, Grass

Ans: A, C ,D


Q. Which of the following constitue a food chain?

A. Grass, Wheat and Mango
B. Grass, Wheat and Humans
C. Goat, Cow and elephant
D. Grass, Fish and Goat

Ans: B. Grass, Goat and Human


Q. Which of following are environment friendly practices?

A. Carrying cloth bags to put purchases in while shopping
B. Switching off unnecessary lights and fans
C. Walking to school instead of getting your mother to drop you on her scooter.
D. All of the above

Ans: All of the above

Q. The famous Dal lake of kashmir is shrinking due to

A. Human greed
B. Dumping of domestic garbage
C. Illegal encroachment
D  All of above

Ans: All of above


Q. Average value for amount of organic matter that is present at each step or level of food chain:

a. 20%    b. 10%    c. 30%    d. 40%

Ans: b. 10%

Q. The use of chemicals like CFCs has endangered  the

a. Ozone layer       b. Environment
c. Atmosphere     d. Ecosystem

Ans: b. Environment




Q. Of the total amount of energy that passes from one trophic level to another in food chain, about 10% is

A. Transpired
B. Burnt in respiration
C. Stored in body tissues
D. Loss as heat

Ans: C. Stored in body tissues



Q. Ozone is present in which of following layers of atmosphere?

A. Mesosphere         B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere         D. Thermosphere

Ans: C. Stratosphere




Q. In a garden ecosystem,which of following are producers?

A. Snakes           B. Insects
C. Rabbits          D. Grasses, flowering plants

Ans: D. Grasses, flowering plants




Q. The term ecosystem was coined by

A. Haldane          B. Odum
C. Tansley            D. Oparin

Ans: C. Tansley


Q. Global warming is a result of increase  percentage of .............. in atmosphere

a. Carbon dioxide             b. Carbon monoxide
c. Oxides of nitrogen       d. Sulphur

Ans: A. Carbon dioxide 




Q. Natures cleaners are:

A. Producers         B. Consumers
C. Decomposers     D. Carnivores

Ans: C. Decomposers




Q. Which organism is a decomposer?
A. Vulture       B. Fungus
C. Fox              D. Frog

Ans:   B. Fungus




Q. In a food chain, there is ............. flow of energy

A. Bi directional         B. Zig zag
C. Uni directional       D. Multi directional

Ans: C. Unidirectional


Q. Biotic components include:
A. Producers only
B. Consumere only
C. Producers and consumers
D. Producers, comsumers and decomposers

Ans: D. Producers, comsumers and decomposers


Q. Importance of ecosystem lies in:

A. Flow of energy
B. Cycling of materials
C. Both A and B
D. None of these

Ans: Both A and B


Q. 10% energy transfer law  was first given by

A. Tansley          B. Lindeman
C. Elton               D. Raunkier


Ans: Lindeman



Q. Name any four common waste disposal methods?

Ans:
1. Landfill
2. Composting
3. Incineration
4. Vermicomposting

Q. Assertion: Food chain is responsible for entry of harmful substances in our body

Reason: The length and complexity of food chain vary greatly

Ans: B. Both are Correct, But R is not correct explanation of A

Q. Give any two examples of food chain.

Ans: The two examples of food chain are,
1.  Grass _____ Deer ______ Lion
2. Grass ______ Insect  _____ Bird

Q. Which of following constitutes a food chain:

a. Grass, Wheat and Mango     b. Goat, Cow, elephant

c. Grass, Goat and Human        d. Grass, Fish and Goat

 Ans:  c. Grass, Goat and Human       

 

Q. In a food chain, the initial organism is usually:

a. Photosynthetic        b. Herbivore            c. Saprophytic              d. Parasitic

 Ans:  a. Photosynthetic       

 

Q. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by:

a. Carnivore       b. Decomposers      c. Herbivores     d. Producers

Ans: a. Carnivore      

 

Q. One of the following is not a consumer below:

a. Giraffe      b. Antelope    c. Algae    d. Alligator

 Ans: c. Algae   

 

Q. In a food chain comprising of snakes, grass, insects and frog, the secondary consumer is :

a. Insect      b. Snake     c. Frog     d. Grass

 Ans:  c. Frog    

Q. In natural ecosystem, decomposers include:

a. All microscopic organisms b. Bacteria and Fungi c. Only Bacteria d. Only Fungi

Ans: b. Bacteria and Fungi



Q. The decomposers in an ecosystem:

a. Convert inorganic material to simpler forms 

 b. Convert organic material to inorganic forms
c. Convert inorganic materials into inorganic compounds 

 d. Do not break organic compounds

Ans: b. Convert organic material to inorganic forms



Q. In an ecosystem, the 10% of energy available for transfer from one trophic level to the next is in the form of:

a. Heat energy b. Chemical energy c. Light energy d. Mechanical energy

Ans: b. Chemical energy



Q. Assertion: Food web is a network of food chains which are interconnected at various trophic level

Reason: In a food web, one organism may occupy more than one position


A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is True, R is False

D. A is False, R is True

Ans: B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A



Q. Assertion: Decomposers are micro consumers

Reason: They bring mineralization of decomposed matter

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is True, R is False

D. A is False, R is True

Ans: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A



Q. Assertion: There is always interaction between ecosystem

Reason: An ecosystem is recognized as self-regulating and self-sustaining entity.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is True, R is False

D. A is False, R is True

Ans: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

 

Q. List two Non-Biodegradable pollutants.

Ans: Plastics and Polythene.

Q. A successful forest conservation strategy should involve

A. Protection of animals at highest level
B. Protection of consumers only
C. Protection of herbivores only
D. Protection of all physical and biological components
Ans: D. Protection of all physical and biological components

Q. Which factor is mainly responsible for increase in demand of natural resources?

A. Scientific advancement
B. Increase in population
C. Environmental pollution
D. Use of Biodegradable chemicals
Ans: B. Increase in population

Q. Forests are called “Biodiversity hotspots”, because:

A. They provide food for rural people
B. Provide wood for construction
C. Protect us from hot weather
D. Host diverse range of living forms
Ans: D. Host diverse range of living forms

Q. The human activity that leads to the extinction of wildlife is:

A. Polluting the environment
B. Hunting the valuable wildlfe products
C. Introducing alien species
D. Alternation and destruction of natural habitat
Ans: D. Alternation and destruction of natural habitat

Q. Nowadays, we see the most of the material used in the marriage parties and other functions are non-biodegradable. Why is it necessary to replace these non-biodegradable items by disposable paper items?

Ans: It is very necessary to replace these non-biodegradable items by disposable paper items because they pollute land and water resources. They are also not decomposed by bacteria.

Q. In our day-to-day life we come across many items like polythene bags, vegetable peels etc. Make a list of at least seven items from your surroundings which are biodegradable.

Ans: Paper, Food waste, Human waste, Manure, Sewage sludge, dead animals and falling plant parts.


Q. Assertion: National parks are meant for the welfare of the wildlife.
Reason: Cultivation of land and grazing are allowed in national parks.

(a) Both, A and R, are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both, A and R, are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) If A is true but R is false
(d) If A is false but R is true
Ans: (c) A is true but R is false

Q. Which statement is not correct regarding the food chain.

a) Every component of food chain forms trophic level

b) Interrelation between different food chains is food web

c) All chains formed by nutritional relations are used to understand energy flow

d) Energy level increases from lower trophic level to higher trophic level.

Ans: d) Energy level increases from lower trophic level to higher trophic level.

Q. Name two biodegredable pollutants.

Ans: The two biodegredable pollutants are food waste and cattle dung.



Q. Two practices to protect our environment

Ans: Two practices to protect our environment are Planting more trees and following 3 R's.

Q. Two ways of waste disposal.

Ans:  Two ways of waste disposal are Incineration and landfills.




Q. Name two Non Biodegredable Pollutants.

Ans: The Nonbiodegredable pollutants are Plastics, polythene, DDT etc.

Management of Natural Resources

Q. Assertion: Natural resources need to be used carefully.

Reason: Resources are finite in supply and human population in tremendously increasing.

 

Ans: Both A and R are correct and R is right explanation of A

Q. Deforestation generally decreases

A. Rainfall         B. Erosion
C. Drought         D. Global warming


Ans: Rainfall


Q. Non conventional source of energy is

A. Coal     B. Petrol
C. Wood    D. Biogas and Solar energy


Ans: D. Biogas and Solar energy



Q. Greatest problem of water conservation is to reduce the amount of:

a. Run off water          b. Evaporation
c. Precipitation            d. Ground water

Ans: A. Run off water



Q. MAB stands for

A. Man and biology programme
B. Man and biosphere programme
C. Mammal and biology programme


Ans: Man and Biosphere programme



Q. Deforestration causes:

A. Thermal pollution    B. Soil erosion
C. Noise pollution      D. All of these

Ans: B. Soil erosion



Q. The role of forest is
A. Productive      B. Protective
C. Regulative       D. All of these

Ans: D. All of these


Q. Red data book is produced by

A. IBWL      B. ZSI   C. WWF    D. IUCN

Ans: D. IUCN



Q. Chipko movement orginated in

A. Panchmari, Madya Pradesh
B. Silent valley, Kerela
C. Kaziranga, Assam
D. Tehri Gharwal, Uttrakhand

Ans: D. Tehri Gharwal, Uttrakhand


Q. Wildlife protection act was enacted in

A. 1952             B. 1972
C. 1958             D. 1973


Ans: 1972


Q. One of main aim to conserve forests is to preserve
A. Water                B. Wildlife
C. Biodiversity     D. Trees


Ans: C. Biodiversity



Q. Indra Gandhi canalhas bought greenery to areas of

A. Gujrat       B. Rajasthan
C. J&k           D. Madya Pradesh

Ans: B. Rajasthan


Q. In kandi region jammu, Irrigation is done through,

A. Ponds       B. Kulhs    C. Tanks    D. None


Ans: C. Tanks


Q. Chipko andholan was started by,

A. Amrita devi bishnoi
B. H.N bahugna
C. Sunder lal bahugna
D. A.K banerjii


Ans: C. Sunder lal bahugna

Q. Which factor is mainly responsible for increase in demand of natural resources?

a. Increased human population
b. Use of biodegredable chemicals
c. Scientific advancement
d. Environmental pollution

Ans: a. Increased human population



Q. The three R's that will help us to conserve natural resources for longer term are

a. Reduce, Regenerate, Reuse
b. Reuse, Regenerate, Recycle
C. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
D. Reduce, Reuse, Redamp

Ans: C. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse



Q. The important message conveyed by the "Chipko movement" is

A. To involve the community in forest conservation
B. To ignore the community in forest conservation
C. To cut down forests
D. Government agencies have right to order destruction of forest trees

Ans: A. To involve the community in forest conservation




Q. Select the incorrect statement

a. Economic development is linked to enviroment conservation
b. Sustainable development encourages development of resources for current generation and future use
c. Sustainable development does not consider the viewpoints of stakeholders
d. Sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development

Ans: c. Sustainable development does not consider the viewpoints of stakeholders


Q. Which among the following activities is eco friendly?

A. Using polythene
B. Using Dyes
C. Using windmills
D. Using cars

Ans: C. Using windmills

Q. Assertion: Agriculture residue is a biodegradable waste

Reason: It can easily be degraded by natural means.

Ans: Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.




Q. Assertion: The sanctuary is formed for the conservation of animals only

Reason: Restricted human activities are allowed in sancturies.


Ans: Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.



Q. Which among the following is most rapidly dwindling natural resource?

A. Forests
B. Water
C. Sunlight
D. Wind

Ans: A. FORESTS.


Q. Which statement(s) from the following correctly describe the concept of sustainable development.

I. Planned growth with minimum damage to environment
II. Growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment
III. Stopping all developmental works to conserve the environment
IV. Growth that is acceptable to all stakeholders.

A. II and III
B. I and  IV
C. II and IV
D. IV only

Ans: B:  I and IV


Q. Which factor is mainly responsible for increase in demand of natural resources?

A. Increased human population
B. Use of biodegredable chemicals
C. Environmental pollution
D. Scientific advancement

Ans: A: Increased human population


Q. Soil erosion can be prevented by

A. Overgrazing
B. Removal of vegetation
C. Afforestation
D. Deforestation

Ans: Afforestation


Q. Deforestation generally decreases

A. Rainfall
B. Soil erosion
C. Drought
D. Global warming

Ans: A: Rainfall





Q. Appiko movement was started in.

Ans: Appiko movement was started in 1983 at Karnataka.

Q. Chipko movement was started in.

Ans: Chipko movement was started in 1973 at Uttrakhand by Sunderlal bahuguna.

Q. Name the national parks of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ans: The national parks of Jammu and Kashmir are: 

1. Dachigam National Park.

2. Salim Ali National Park.

3. Kazinag National Park.

4. Kishtwar High Altitude National Park.

5. Hemis National Park.

Q. What is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans: Hangul is the state animal of J&K.

Q. Name the state bird of Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans: Khalij pheasant is the new state bird of Jammu and Kashmir. 

Q. Narmada bachao andholan.

Ans: 

Narmada Bachao Andolan is a movement against Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river in Gujarat. 

It was led by Medha Pathak and Baba Amte.

Q. Who led the campaign to Save khejri trees and when?

Ans: In 1731, Amrita bishnoi led the campaign to save Khejri trees in Rajasthan.

Q. Ganga Action Plan was launched in which year

Ans: 1985.

Q. Jungle Bachao Andholan:

Ans: Jungle Bachao Andholan was launched in 1982 in Singhbum, Jharkhand by adivisis to save Sal trees.

Q. Save Silent valley Movement was launched in which state;

A. Jammu and Kashmir 

B. Karnataka

C. Kerela

D. Himachal Pradesh

Ans: Kerela.

Q. Name few medicinal plants found in Jammu and Kashmir

Ans: Dioscorca, Arnebia benthami, Saussurea costus etc. 

Q. Project Tiger was launched in year;

Ans: 1973

Q. Name two tiger reserves in India,

Ans: Jim Corbett National Park and Ranthambhore National Park.

Q. Kulhs is a technique of Rainwater harvesting. Khuls are found in;

A. Jammu 

B. Kashmir

C. Himachal

D. Punjab

Ans: Himachal Pradesh

Q. Khadin is a Rainwater harvesting technique done in;

A. Jammu 

B. Rajisthan

C. Himachal

D. Punjab

Ans: B: RAJISTHAN

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