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ICSE Class X Prelims 2022 : Environmental Applications (Delhi Public School (DPS), Newtown, Kolkata)

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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWTOWN SESSION 2022-2023 PRE BOARD EXAMINATION CLASS : X SUBJECT : ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS [SET-A] FULL MARKS : 100 TIME : 2 HOURS Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. This question paper consists of five printed pages. SECTION A (40 Marks) Attempt all questions from this Section Question 1 Choose the correct answer and write the correct option. [20] i. An indigenous method of fishing is a) Trawling b) Harpooning c) Dredging d) Electrofishing ii. Sustainable Development refers to a) Rapid development of all citizens in the country. b) Development should take place without damaging the environment, and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of the future generations. c) Rapid development of agricultural sector in the country. d) None of these. iii. What are the factors responsible for soil formation? a) Relief, bed rock, climate, vegetation, organisms and time b) Only climate and bed rock c) Only bed rock and organisms d) None of these iv. Mulching is helpful in a) Increasing soil fertility b) Improvement of soil structure c) Moisture conservation d) Better crops A/1 v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. Arabari Project for JFM was started in 1972 in _______ a) Bihar b) West Bengal c) Maharashtra d) Madhya Pradesh Which of the following problem is not associated with the construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada a) Swallowing up of huge amounts of public money without the generation of proportionate benefits b) Environmental problem leading to deforestation c) Displacement of large number of peasants and tribals without adequate compensation or rehabilitation d) None of the above The process by which waste water from the sewage depletes the water of its oxygen content is called a) Biomagnification b) Pollution c) Eutrophication d) Salinization Compressed air, electricity, liquid nitrogen, solar and wind are power sources for a) Catalytic convertors b) Three stroke engines c) Hybrid vehicles d) Electric vehicle A gas when inhaled blocks the transport of oxygen to the brain, heart and other vital organs in the human body. a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Carbon dioxide d) Carbon monoxide Three heritage sites included in TTZ. a) Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri b) Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and India Gate c) Taj Mahal, Agra fort and Red Fort d) Taj Mahal, Fatehpur and Red fort Gandhigram was founded by a) Sri Aurobindo b) Laila Taiyabji c) T.S. Soundram d) Gandhi Ji Decentralized governance is a) Panchayati Raj b) Zamindari Raj c) State Governance d) Central Governance A/2 xiii. xiv. xv. xvi. xvii. xviii. xix. xx. Who revived Johad, the traditional rainwater harvesting system in Rajasthan? a) Sunderlal Bahuguna b) Rajendra Singh c) Vinoba Bhave d) Anna Hazare ______________ is a toxic gas released during incineration. a) Dioxin b) Nitrogen c) Water vapour d) Oxygen The decomposed human faecal matter is a) Human excreta b) Night soil c) Activated sludge d) Sludge EURO I is an example of a) Permissible emission norms by industry b) Permissible emission norms by vehicles c) Permissible norms on soil pollution d) Permissible norms on water pollution Microorganisms are used to break down and remove the dissolved wastes and fine particles in _______ treatment a) Primary b) Secondary c) Tertiary d) Quaternary It is a system of land use that combines growing and raising of crops or livestock along with plants that belong to the forest. a) Agroforestry b) Crop rotation c) Mixed cropping d) Intercropping How do government subsidies reward industries for reducing pollution? a) Providing favourable tax incentives b) Providing government grants c) Providing low interest loans d) All of the above World Environment Day is celebrated on a) 5th June b) 10th June c) 15th June d) 20th June A/3 Question 2 a) b) c) d) Define globalization. State two objectives of sustainable development. What is soil management? Give two positive impacts of brain drain. [2] [2] [3] [3] Question 3 a) b) c) d) Why is community forestry important in our country? [2] What is khadi? Why was Khadi introduced? [2] The next world war can be fought for water . Justify. [3] What alternatives can you suggest to your neighbours to celebrate a pollution free Diwali? [3] SECTION B (60 MARKS) (Attempt any four questions from this section) Question 4 a) Child welfare is essential for the future of any country. Explain five ways of ensuring child welfare. [5] b) What is eco-friendly technology? Mention about any four such technologies which you use in your daily life. [5] c) Why is remote sensing considered as a good tool? [5] Question 5 a) What is GDP? What are its disadvantages? [5] b) Mention the causes of depletion of natural resources. [5] c) What is EIA? What are the advantages of conducting EIA before setting up an industry? [5] Question 6 a) Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of i. Landfill ii. Chemical fertilizers b) How can villages be made self sufficient? c) Explain the effect of using wood as fuel in the environment. A/4 [5] [5] [5] Question 7 a) Explain the role of rooftop rainwater harvesting system with the help of a diagram. b) Suggest five ways to reduce waste generation in metropolitan cities. c) What is the role of law in controlling air pollution? [5] [5] [5] Question 8 a) Suggest any five methods of reusing waste. [5] b) As a student what personal goals would you set for yourself in order to conserve environment. [5] c) What is a dry compost toilet? Give any three advantages. [5] Question 9 a) A shift from indigenous to modern technology is essential as per the needs of the society. Explain [5] b) Write an essay on North South divide. [5] c) Soil erosion causes damage. Explain any five consequences of soil erosion. [5] A/5

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