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SECTION-A(40 MARKS)
Attempt all questions from this Section
Question 1
(a) Give the full form of CITES. State its one of the objectives. [2]
(b) List two reasons for encouraging judicious use of resources. [2]
(c) Mention any two man made disasters which had an adverse effect on the
(a) Give the full form of CITES. State its one of the objectives. [2]
(b) List two reasons for encouraging judicious use of resources. [2]
(c) Mention any two man made disasters which had an adverse effect on the
environment. [2]
(d) What is ecotourism? [2]
(e) Mention the importance of percolation pits. [2]
(d) What is ecotourism? [2]
(e) Mention the importance of percolation pits. [2]
Question 2
(a) Differentiate between social forestry and agro forestry. [2]
(b) Write in brief on Biopiracy. [2]
(c) Name any two methods used to control air pollution from a cement
industry. [2]
(d) Name any two gases that cause the Green House Effect. [2]
(e) State two advantages of crop rotation. [2]
(a) Differentiate between social forestry and agro forestry. [2]
(b) Write in brief on Biopiracy. [2]
(c) Name any two methods used to control air pollution from a cement
industry. [2]
(d) Name any two gases that cause the Green House Effect. [2]
(e) State two advantages of crop rotation. [2]
Question 3
(a) What is the meaning of acid rain? [2]
(b) What is biomagnification? [2]
(c) List any two roles of citizens in enforcing laws. [2]
(b) What is biomagnification? [2]
(c) List any two roles of citizens in enforcing laws. [2]
(d) What are the two methods of ground water recharge other than traditional
methods? [2]
(e) What are biofertilizers? Give an example. [2]
Question 4
(a) What are endangered species? [2]
(b) List any two effects of thermal pollution on water bodies. [2]
(c) State the importance of educating consumers of their rights giving two
points. [2]
(d) Mention any two differences between renewable and non-renewable
sources of energy. [2]
(e) State any two effects of oil spills on marine life. [2]
methods? [2]
(e) What are biofertilizers? Give an example. [2]
Question 4
(a) What are endangered species? [2]
(b) List any two effects of thermal pollution on water bodies. [2]
(c) State the importance of educating consumers of their rights giving two
points. [2]
(d) Mention any two differences between renewable and non-renewable
sources of energy. [2]
(e) State any two effects of oil spills on marine life. [2]
SECTION B (40 Marks)
Attempt any four questions from this Section
Attempt any four questions from this Section
Question 5
(a) Discuss the various measures that can be taken to conserve wildlife. [6]
(b) Write briefly about the Bhopal gas tragedy. [4]
(a) Discuss the various measures that can be taken to conserve wildlife. [6]
(b) Write briefly about the Bhopal gas tragedy. [4]
Question 6
(a) What is meant by energy crisis? Give any four reasons that contribute to
the energy crisis in the world today. [6]
(b) Explain any four alternatives to chemical pesticides. [4]
Question 7
(a) Discuss the role of Biotechnology in reducing environmental pollution. [6]
(b) What is disaster management? Explain any two measures that can be
(a) Discuss the role of Biotechnology in reducing environmental pollution. [6]
(b) What is disaster management? Explain any two measures that can be
taken to prevent forest fires. [4]
Question 8
(a) Briefly discuss how the Warli tribe managed land and forest in a
sustainable manner for centuries. [6]
sustainable manner for centuries. [6]
(b) Write short notes on the following:
(i) Rehabilitation of people.
(ii) Sacred Groves. [4]
Question 9
(a) The ever increasing population has put pressure on land and water.
Suggest six measures which will help to conserve water in domestic,
industrial and agricultural sectors. [6]
(b) Treatment of water is a wise way of controlling water pollution.
Explain the steps involved in the treatment of wastewater. [4]
Question 10
(a) Write short notes on the following:
(i) Beej Bachao Andolan. (save the seeds movement)
(ii) Effects associated with adulterated food. [6]
(b) What is meant by ozone depletion?
Enumerate any two effects of ozone depletion on the environment. [4]
(i) Rehabilitation of people.
(ii) Sacred Groves. [4]
Question 9
(a) The ever increasing population has put pressure on land and water.
Suggest six measures which will help to conserve water in domestic,
industrial and agricultural sectors. [6]
(b) Treatment of water is a wise way of controlling water pollution.
Explain the steps involved in the treatment of wastewater. [4]
Question 10
(a) Write short notes on the following:
(i) Beej Bachao Andolan. (save the seeds movement)
(ii) Effects associated with adulterated food. [6]
(b) What is meant by ozone depletion?
Enumerate any two effects of ozone depletion on the environment. [4]
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