SAMPLE PAPER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

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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

         environment.                                                                                                [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]

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]

(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] 

 

SECTION B (40 Marks) 
         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]

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 

         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]

(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]