Ms.

Kirti Panwar
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Paper (subject name): ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Paper Code: BCOM 310

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Answer Keys:
1C 2D 3A 4B 5C 6B 7A 8A 9B 10B

11B 12B 13A 14B 15B 16C 17D 18B 19D 20C

21A 22C 23D 24A 25C 26D 27D 28A 29D 30A

TERMINAL TEST, April 2023

BCOM. Semester –VI

Paper Code: BCOM- 310 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Time: 21/2Hours Max. Marks: 60

(NOTE: INFLUENCING EVALUATOR BY GIVING NAMES, SYMBOLS ETC. IN

ANSWER BOOK WOULD BE TREATED AS UFMS)

PART A

MCQ’s : SELECT THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER (10 X 1)

1. Which of the following is not an abiotic component of the Ecosystem?

A. Energy B. Temperature
C. Bacteria and fungi D. Rainfall
2. The forest is a type of which ecosystem?
A. Natural Ecosystem B. Man-made Ecosystem
C. Aquatic Ecosystem D. Terrestrial Ecosystem

3. Which of the following is a Biotic component of the Ecosystem?

A. Autotrophs B. Carnivorous
C. Energy D. Atmosphere

4. : Which of the following component of the Ecosystem influences the survival of Living
organisms up to a certain range?
A. Latitude B. Temperature
C. Bacteria and fungi D. Rainfall

5. Which term defines “It is a species’ particular functional role or position within an
ecosystem”?
A. Ecotone B. Ecology
C. Ecological Niche D. Edge effect

6. Freshwater streams are a type of which Ecosystem?

A. Aquatic  B. Lotic
C. Lentic D. Wetland

7. Oceans refer to which Ecosystem?

A. Marine Ecosystem B. Terrestrial Ecosystem
C. Natural Ecosystem D. Grassland Ecosystem

8. Rosewood, Mahogany, and Ebony are which types of vegetation?

A. Tropical  Evergreen forest B. Tundra forest
C. Taiga forest D. Thorn forest

9. ________ is the total planetary inheritance of all resources which surrounds us.
A. Sustainable development B. Environment
C. Infrastructure D. All of the above

10. Global warming is a result of _____.

A. Environmental degradation B. Industrial revolution
C. Carrying capacity D. Absorptive capacity

11. ________ refers to the development that meets the needs of the present generation
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

A. Environmental impacts B. Sustainable development

C. Global warming D. None of the above
12. Environment and economy are ______.
A. Improve to each other B. Complete each other
C. Interdependent on each other D. All of the above

13. Read the following statement given below and choose the correct alternative
Statement 1- Use of pesticides based on plant products is increasing
Statement 2- Earthworms can convert organic matter into compost faster than the
normal compositing process
a)Both are correct
b)Both are incorrect
c)Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
d)Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

14. When was the term 'Sustainable Development' came into existence?

A. 1987 B. 1980
C. 1978 D. 1992

15. Social, economical, and ecological equity is the necessary condition for achieving:

A. Social Development B. Sustainable Development

C.Ecological Development D. Economical Development

16. Which of the following agents is responsible for turning the Taj Mahal yellow?
A. Sulphur B. Chlorine
C. Sulphur dioxide D. Nitrogen dioxide

17. Which of the following statements is true about SMOG?

A. SMOG is derived from the fog B. SMOG is derived from smoke
C. SMOG is derived from water vapour D. SMOG is derived from both fog and smoke

18. Which of the following statements is true about the Air Quality Index?
A. It indicates the colour of the air.
B. It predicts ozone levels in your area.
C. It determines the intensity of sound and sound pollution.
D. It estimates air pollution mainly sulphur content in the air.
19. Which of the following diseases are caused by smog?
A. Rickets B. Bronchitis
C. Breathing Problems D. All of the above

20. Increased levels of air pollution results in _______.

A. Soil erosion B. Global warming
C. Respiratory problems D. All of the above

21. The Taj Mahal, Lotus Temple, Golden Temple, India Gate and other famous heritage
monuments are being affected by _______.
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution
C. Noise pollution D. All of the above

22. What is the total percentage of nitrogen gas in the air?

A. 12 per cent B. 21 per cent
C. 78 per cent D. 87 per cent

23. Which of the following gases are called Greenhouse gases?

A. Methane B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide D. Both a and c

24. Which of the following rivers is called the world’s most polluted river?

A. Ganga River B. Chenab River

C. Cauvery River D. Yamuna River

25. Which of the following are the primary causes of water pollution?

A. Plant B. Animals
C. Human activities D. None of these

26. Chlorofluorocarbon are nonflammable chemicals mainly used in _________.

A. Perfumes B. Refrigerators
C. Air conditioners D. All of the above

27. Which of the following is a waterborne disease?

A. Typhoid B. Cholera
C. Diarrhoea D. All of the above

28. Which of the following is not a waterborne disease?

A. Measles B. Typhoid
C. Cholera D. Hepatitis
29. Which materials are hard to remove from the polluted water?
A. Sand B. Plastic
C. Solids D. Dissolved salts

30. What do BOD and COD stand for?

A. Biological Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand respectively
B. Chemical Oxygen Demand and Biological Oxygen Demand respectively
C. Botanical Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand respectively
D. Basic Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand respectively

PART B

SHORT QUESTIONS: WRITE SHORT NOTES ON ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (2 X 5)

1. Discuss the effects of air pollution on human beings.

2. What are the water resources of India ?

3. What do you understand by Rain Water Harvesting?

4. Distinguish between Ex- situ and In- situ conservation of biodiversity.

 5. What is Global Warming and what are the causes of Global warming?

6. What is Green House Effect and what are the causes of Green House Effect?

PART C
LONG QUESTIONS: ANSWER ANY FOUR OUT OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (4 X 10)

1. What are the Emerging Environmental issues being faced by the people? Elaborate your
answer

2. What is water pollution and explain the treatment of waste water?

3. What do you understand by the Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol?

4. What is an Ecosystem? What are the types of an ecosystem. Write the functions of each

ecosystem.

5. What is Hydrological cycle? Explain the stages for the water cycle.

6.What is Sustainability? What are the Three Pillars of Sustainability. Write the benefits of
sustainable development.