Thursday 19 September 2013

Environmental Science-10

                  1.     Which one of the following is the correct food chain?
a.     Algae -> Daphnia -> Dragon Fly->Nymph -» Newt -» Grass Snake
b.    Daphnia -» Dragon Fly Nymph ->Newt -» Algae -> Grass Snake
c.     Grass Snake -> Newt -» Dragon Fly Nymph Daphnia Algae
d.    Newt -» Grass Snake -» Dragon Fly Nymph -» Algae ->

                  2.     The process of alleviation indicates:
a.     Removal of particles from the upper layer of soil
b.    Removal of particles from lower layer of soil
c.     Deposition of soil particles in sub-soil layer
d.    Transportation of soil particles in the B-horizon

                  3.     Which one of the following is the cleanest source of energy?
a.     Hydropower
b.    Fossil fuel
c.     Nuclear power
d.    Wind energy

                  4.     The global warming efficiency of a CFC molecule in relation to a CO-, molecule is higher by a factor                     of:
a.     125
b.    25
c.     20,000
d.    1500

                  5.     Arsenic problem in India is primarily due to:
a.     Overexploitation of arsenopyrite in the hinterland
b.    Overexploitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal
c.     Overexploitation of ground water in the affected areas
d.    Overexploitation of surface water in the affected areas

                  6.     Acid rain is caused by:
a.     CO and CO2
b.    SO2 ,and O2
c.     SO2 and NO2
d.    NO2 and O2

                  7.     What will be the outcome of Eutrophication of surface waters?
a.     Overproduction of biomass
b.    Decrease in nitrogen concentration
c.     Decrease in phosphorus concentration
d.    Decrease in both nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations.

                  8.     The least preferred technique in the disposal of municipal solid waste is:
a.     Incineration
b.    Composting
c.     land filling
d.    bricketting

                  9.     Bacterial decomposition of biological material under aerobic condition is:
a.     Fermentation
b.    Fertilization
c.     Contamination
d.    Composting

                  10.  When you go for shopping, what are you expected to do to save environment?
a.     Shop for products that have as little packaging as possible.
b.    In any store, use a bag even it is not needed.
c.     Do not reduce the frequency of shopping.

d.    Buy paper towels and napkins.\

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