Unit 1- Controlling Air pollution 

Unit 9- Environment and development 

Unit 10- Towards a sustainable future. 
 
        
Explain the working of Remote sensing satellites. 2020  [2] 
List the two aims of MNC’s. 2020  [2] 
How has LPG benefitted the rural areas of India? 2020  [2] 
Name any two clean fuels. 2020  [2] 
What do you understand by the term ‘debt trap’? 2020  [2] 
Mention any two ways by which industrial pollution can be controlled. 2020  [2] 
What do you understand by international trade?  [5] 
List four benefits from international trade. 2020 
Mention any two threats faced by Taj Mahal monument.  [5] 
State any three steps that can be taken to reduce its degradation.2020 
State two advantages of using public transport system.2019  [2] 
10. Define international trade. 2019  [2] 
11. Why was the Montreal Protocol designed? 2019  [2] 
12. Explain the concept of alternate technology. Give a suitable example. 2019  [2] 
13. Name any two fuels that can reduce air pollution due to domestic [2] 
cooking. 2019 
14. List any five measures for reducing air pollution from vehicles. 2019  [5] 
15. Explain any three suitable measures to regulate the activities of [5] 
multinational companies which pollute the environment. 2019 
16. What is sustainable development? Discuss any three strategies by which [5] 
developing countries can achieve sustainable growth. 2019 
17. Write any five effects of climate change on the global environment. 2019  [5] 
18. How does GEF complement the Montreal Protocol? 2018  [2] 
19. Name the Multi National Corporation that was responsible for the Bhopal [2] 
Gas Tragedy. Name the gas that was leaked.2018 
20. State any two measures taken to control air pollution in and around the Taj [2] 
trapezium.2018 
21. List two conditions put forward by the government of developing countries [2] 
to MNCs that should be fulfilled before entering into the markets. 2018 
22. What is Traffic management? What measures has the traffic management [5] 
department taken to save fuel and reduce emission? 2018 
23. What are the trade restrictions imposed by developed countries on the [5] 
developing countries? 2018 
24. What is smog? State any one ill effect of it. 2017  [2] 
25. Name any two agreements of environment protection at global level. 2017  [2] 
26. Name any two NGOs that have helped in building a global network. 2017  [2] 
27. Name the three Rs and explain any one. 2017  [2] 
28. List any two benefits of an MNC that influences the growth of developing [2] 
nations. 2017 
29. List any two principles of Sustainable development. 2017  [2] 
30. Discuss any five ways of reducing air pollution caused by industries. 2017  [5] 
31. “Environmental resources are put under great stress in order to achieve the [5] 
objectives of economic development’. Explain 2017 
32. Discuss the application of Remote Sensing Satellite in the collection of [5] 
environmental data. 2017 
33. How can mass public transport with high carrying capacity and low pollution [5] 
be encouraged? 2017 
34. Mention any two ways to reduce air pollution from domestic sources. 2016  [2] 
35. State two factors responsible for air pollution from automobiles. 2016  [2] 
36. Define Global environmental health 2016.  [2] 
37. What are the two unfair trade practices of the developed countries? 2016  [2] 
38. Define ‘Debt Trap’. 2016  [2] 
39. Give any one advantage and one disadvantage of a catalytic [2] 
converter. 2016 
40. Explain three advantages and two disadvantages of using alternative [5] 
fuels. 2016 
41. Suggest some alternate technology to create self- sustaining societies in [5] 
the developed and developing world. 2016 
42. What is the source of hydrocarbons? How can hydrocarbons be [2] 
controlled? 2015 
43. Define a multinational corporation. Give the primary objective of an [2] 
MNC. 2015 
44. What is Kyoto Protocol? State its main objective. 2015  [2] 
45. What measures can be taken to improve traffic circulation? 2015  [5] 
46. Define sustainable development? Explain its major objectives. 2015  [5] 
47. State two ways in which the objectives of Economic development can be [5] 
achieved. Explain three of its effects that lead to Environmental
degradation. 2015 
48. What does GBCF stand for? State its environmental benefits. 2015  [5] 
49. Suggest two protective measures by which the Taj Mahal can be saved [2] 
from the effects of SO2. 2014 
50. What are CFC’s? Name one source of CFC’s. 2014  [2] 
51. Mention two main factors responsible for global environmental [2] 
problems. 2014 
52. State two important measures taken to achieve sustainable [2] 
development. 2014 
53. Why is Satellite remote sensing an important source of environmental [5] 
information? 2014 
54. Unfair trade restrictions practised by developed countries are considered to [5] 
be major cause of environmental degradation. Discuss 2014 
55. State the conditions put forward by Governments of developing countries [5] 
 for Multi- National companies to fulfil before entry into their markets. 2014 
56. State any two global environmental problems having severe consequences [2] 
on the planet.2013 
57. Name an international organisation that extends financial assistance to [2] 
developing countries. Mention the terms on which this assistance is
based. 2013 
58. How can the unequal distribution of the earth’s resources be an opportunity [2] 
to achieve world peace? 2013 
59. Mention two major achievements of the Montreal Protocol. 2013  [2] 
60. Name any two pollutants emitted from diesel vehicles. 2013  [2] 
61. What are alternative fuels? State their advantages with the help of [5] 
examples. 2013 
62. Environment and Development are two sides of the same coin. [5] 
Explain 2013 
63. What is the full form of GEF? What are the main objectives of GEF? 2013  [5] 
64. With the help of an example explain the debatable contributions of MNCs [5] 
( Multi National Companies) towards the environment. 2013 
65. Why is there a need for alternative fuels? 2012  [2] 
66. How can subsidies given to an industry reduce air pollution? 2012  [2] 
67. State any two ill effects of ozone depletion on the environment. 2012  [2] 
68. Name the substance added to petrol to increase the efficiency of an [2] 
engine. 2012 
69. What is the objective of an MNC? 2012  [2] 
70. Define the term health as stated by WHO. State the three circumstances [5] 
under which health gets damaged. 2012 
71. Describe five ways by which the Public transport system can help to [5] 
preserve the environment. 2012 
72. Remote sensing satellites have played an important role in collecting [5] 
information over the past few decades. Suggest five reasons for the
popularity of this form of technology.2012 
73. Mention two initiatives that can be taken to reduce damage to the Taj [2] 
Mahal.2011 
74. State two reasons for the development of mutual cooperation between the [2] 
developed and developing countries. 2011 
75. What is flyash? 2011  [2] 
76. Mention any two ways by which Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) [2] 
can help conserve the environment. 2011 
77. Mention nay two effects of imposing penalties on industries. 2011  [2] 
78. What is a four stroke engine? Mention any one advantage of four stroke [2] 
engines. 2011 
79. Mention any two measures that can be takes to prevent disasters like the [2] 
Bhopal gas Tragedy. 2011 
80. Describe any five ways by which trade and aid can reduce inequalities [5] 
between nations.2011  
81. Write briefly on the impact of particulates on the environment. 2011  [5] 
82. Describe any five ways of reducing air pollution from domestic [5] 
sources. 2011 
83. Discuss any five ways by which Multinational Companies (MNCs) cause [5] 
environmental degradation in developing countries. 2011 
84. State any two ways of reducing pollution from domestic cooking in rural [2] 
areas. 2010 
85. Define Sustainable development. 2010  [2] 
86. State any two consequences of air pollution. 2010  [2] 
87. Explain any four ways on controlling the problem of road traffic in [4] 
metropolitan cities.2010 
88. Describe any three ways by which international co-operation can help in [6] 
achieving a sustainable future. 2010 
89. Coal based industries have tall chimneys. Explain why. 2009  [2] 
90. Where is an internal combustion engine used? What is the main drawback [2] 
of this engine?2009 
91. What is clean technology? Give an example. 2009  [2] 
92. Name any two threats faced by the Taj Mahal monument and state two [4] 
steps that can be taken to reduce its degradation. 2009 
93. What are catalytic converters? 2008  [2] 
94. What do you mean by Debt trap? 2008  [2] 
95. What is Gasohol? 2008  [2] 
96. Write briefly on GEF. 2008  [2] 
97. Explain any three methods for control of particulate pollution or SPM. 2008  [6] 
98. Define sustainable development. What does sustainable development [6] 
mean to developing countries? 2008 
99. Explain the salient features of the Kyoto Protocol. 2008  [4] 
100. Mention any two unfair trade practices in International trade? 2007  [2] 
101. Suggest two economic policy measures to control air pollution. 2007  [2] 
102. Write in brief on Kyoto Treaty. 2007  [2] 
103. What is Multi National Corporations (MNCs)? 2007  [2] 
104. State two advantages of four stroke engine. 2007  [2] 
105. Mention two ways by which thermal power plants damage the [2] 
environment. 2007 
106. Explain any two technological measures undertaken to reduce air pollution [5] 
from industries. 2007 
107. Mention any two measures to control vehicular emissions. 2006  [2] 
108. What is sustainable development?2006  [2] 
109. Suggest two ways by which the Taj Mahal can be saved from the effects of [2] 
sulphurdioxide. 2006 
110. Expand GEF. State its main function. 2006  [2] 
111. Write briefly on Montreal protocol. 2006  [3] 
112. Discuss the role of multinational corporations in environmental [4] 
conservation. 2006 
113. How does the phenomenon of thermal inversion aggravate the problem of [2] 
pollution in an area? 2005 
114. Explain briefly how ozone hole are caused. 2005  [2] 
115. What are aerosols? Give one example each of a man made and a natural [2] 
aerosol. 2005 
116. Mention one reason for the rise in global temperature. Give one effect of [2] 
such a rise.2005 
117. What is photochemical smog? Name one Photochemical pollutant. 2005  [2] 
118. State the advantages of using lead free petrol in cars. 2005  [2] 
119. Explain Sustainable development with the help of an example. 2005  [2] 
120. Explain the Debt trap faced by the developing countries. 2005  [4] 
121. Explain the role of electrostatic precipitators in controlling air [2] 
pollution. 2005 
122. Enumerate any four ways by which the developing countries of the world [4] 
can safeguard themselves from exploitation by the Multinational
companies. 2005 
123. Explain, giving two examples, how unfair trade practices can lead to [2] 
Environmental degradation. 2005 
124. Ozone is a boon and curse. Explain 2004  [2] 
125. Trade in a more deregulated environment lowers the income share of the [4] 
poor. In the context of today’s globalisation in trade practices, state how far
you agree with this statement. Justify your answer with suitable
reasons. 2004 
126. Mention any two threats faced by the Taj Mahal monument and state two [4] 
steps that can be taken to reduce its degradation.2004 
127. Why are fabric filters used? Name any two industries which commonly use [2] 
them. 2002 
128. Explain with a suitable example, how special arrangement or topography of [2] 
an area can worsen air pollution.2002 
129. Explain what is meant by stone cancer. Name a gas that causes this. 2002  [2] 
130. Name the NGO that has been working for the protection of the [1] 
environment. 2002 
131. Why has smoking in public places been banned? 2002  [1] 
132. ‘ A considerable proportion of dust from industrial sources has its origin in [4] 
bad housekeeping’. In this context, explain how the use of Electrostatic
precipitator and Activated carbon adsorber can help. 2002 
133. How does particulate matter in air affect human health? Suggest some [4] 
steps that can be taken by the Government to reduce the number of cars
found on roads in order to reduce air pollution. 2002 
134. Give any two effects of noise pollution. 2002  [2] 
135. What are chlorofluorocarbons? Name two sources of [3] 
Chlorofluorocarbons. 2001 
136. What is acid rain? How does it occur? Give two of the effects it has on the [4] 
 environment.2001 
137. Most of the gases and particles that people put into the air come from [12] 
combustion processes. 
a. Name three gases that result from combustion of fossil fuels. 
b. Name three chief sources of urban air pollution. 
c. What are particulates? Name one chief source of particulates. 
d. Suggest two ways by which residential areas can be free from
industrial emissions. 
e. Name two sources of offensive fumes. 2001 
138. Explain how ozone has both a harmful and a beneficial effect on the [4] 
environment and on human life. 2001 
139. What was the agreement concerning ODS at the Montreal protocol? 2001  [4] 
140. Name the technology which helped to identify the depletion of the ozone [2] 
layer and give one advantage of using this technology.2001 
141. Briefly explain the concept of sustainable development and its impact on [4] 
today’s global environment. 2001 
142. Name and explain briefly the several objectives of sustainable [4] 
development. 2001 
143. Give an example of a natural resource that is sustainable and one example [2] 
of a natural resource that is depletable. 2001 
144. State two local and two global effects of air pollution. 2000  [2] 
145. Mention two consequences of the presence of excess oxides of Nitrogen [2] 
and Sulphur in the atmosphere. 2000 
146. Give one significant advantage of remote sensing technology. 2000  [1] 
147. ‘Prevention is better than cure’. Give one example to illustrate the statement[2] 
in the context of pollution. 2000 
148. What are the special difficulties faced by the developing countries like India [5] 
in addressing the problem of atmospheric pollution? 2000 
149. Mention two major gaseous pollutants of the atmosphere along with their [5] 
major sources. What steps can be taken to prevent and control the release
of these pollutants? 2000 
150. Explain with an appropriate example, what is meant by sustainable [5] 
development? 2000 
151. Give three reasons to justify why it is vital for the local community to [5] 
participate in the management of natural resources. What role can NGOs
play in this context? 2000 
152. What is ‘Debt trap’? What is the impact of a debt trap on global [4] 
environment? 1999 
153. Give one example of a natural pollutant and one example of a man made [2] 
pollutant.1999 
154. Describe the impact of unfair trade restrictions imposed by the developed [4] 
countries on the global environment. 1999 
155. Give two examples of unfair trade practices. State how they affect [4] 
India.1999 
156. Give an example of clean technology. 1999  [2] 
157. The success or failure of a sound environment policy will depend on [10] 
variable evidence to fix responsibility on the North or South or both. 
 a.  State the contrasting views on environment and economic
development as expressed by the North and South.(4) 
b. State at least four problems concerning the verification of evidence
of environmental degradation faced by both the North and the South
countries (4) 
c. Name any two internationally famous NGOs and briefly explain the
type of environmental issues they work on.(2) 1999 
158. What are alternative fuels? Name atleast two such fuels. 1999  [2] 
159. State some of the advantages of using alternative fuels. What are some of [4] 
the inherent problems that restrict the wide use of such fuels? 1999 
160. Briefly explain how air pollution has become a serious obstacle to the socio- [4] 
economic development of a country. 1999 
161. Explain the usefulness of remote sensing satellites in environmental [4] 
information. 1999 
162. Describe any four applications of the remote sensing satellite. 1999  [4] 
163. State any two areas where the GBCF contributes to the preservation of the [2] 
environment.1999