Environmental Studies (22447)

UNIT-02 Energy Resources

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Question Statement Option One Option Two Option Three Option Four Option
Renewable energy provides. .% of electricity generation
worldwide 10 28 19 81 C
Renewable sources used for power generation are only
about...........% in India. 1 91 12 81 C
.........is one of the options thought by many minds for
producing bio-fuels. Jatropha Bajari Rice Wheat A
_____% of the Earth's surface is covered with water. 20 80 71 100 C
When trees are cut, amount of oxygen decreases increases both a) and b) remains same A
Identify the uses of water domestic industrial agricultural All the above D
Conservation of forests by planting trees is Afforestation None of the abve Reforestation Deforestation A
includes the
natural
environment, built
environment, and methodically
is an the sets of studies human
interdisciplinary relationships interaction with the
Environmental Studies means academic field between them environment all of the above D
rapid growing
Environmental degradation is due to industrialization deforestation urbanization all above D
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? Ocean currents Solar energy Biomass All of the above D
Edaphic means Related to water Related to air Related to soil Related to sun C
The ecological factors related to soil and substratum
are called.......... factors Edaphic Air-borne Somatic Egis A
Coal ,petroleum and natural gas are called as non-fossil fuels fossil fuels semi-fossil fuels transparent fuel B
semi-transparent
MInerals , rocks , salts and chemical are termed as abiotic resources nbiotic resources resources falling resources A
Anaerobic aerobic
Bio-gas generation is mainly based on the principal degradation decomposition putrefaction none of these A
Which one of the following is not a fossil fuel? petroleum coal natural gas Uranium D
THe death of last individual of last individual of a
species called extinction endanger neither A nor B diversity A
Atmoic energy is obtained by using ores of copper uranium lead crude oil B
waste from
____is major raw material for biogas. tree leaves grass cowdung kitchen C
hydroelectric
Both power and manure are provided by plants gobar gas plants nuclear power plant thermal plants B
Biotic component of biosphere is not cpnstitued by producer decomposer consumer air D
more heat to be increase in
An increase in carbondioxide content in atmosphere retained by the phtosynthesis in abundance of
would not cause___ environment plant global warming desert plant D
Oxygen is returned to atmosphere mainly by respiration photosynthesis fungi burning of fuels B
They adversely
They turn the affect the useful
AMong the given options which one is not correct for They are fields barren after component from They destroy the
the use of large amount of fertilizers andpesticides? eco-friendly. some time. the soil. soil fertility. A
Atmosphere not uniformly heated by the sun does not variations in
cause____ airflows climate rainfall tides D
It can also be It has evolved
It is global sum of called the zone of It does not contain atleast some 3.5
Which is false about Biosphere. all ecosystem. lifeon earth. microbes. billion years ago. C
Demand for source does not change with change in ___ idea need technology economy A
A renewable resource is a resource which is replaced naturally by human by animals all of these A
Which of the following is a better definition for natural protection of environmental efficient use of preservaiton of
resources conservation. wildlife activism natural resources natural resources C
Land covers up only _____% of the earth’s surface 10 29 40 30 B
Sodium, Iron, Copper, Gold, silver,
Which metals are used for making Jewellery? Potassium Zinc, Tungsten Aluminium platinum D
Write example of Non-metallic minerals Lime Haematite Cuprite Bauxite A
Energy resources derived from natural organic geothermal
materials are called ________. energy sources fossil fuels biomass All of the above B
providing economic
water land erosion and environmental
Forest is responsible for_________ shedprotection control benefits All of the above D
Identify the Metallic minerals from following- Haematite Bauxite Both a and b none C
_________area is a land used as a permanent
residence, such as a house,apartment, nursing home,
schooletc industrial agricultural residential Landfill C
Conservation of soil and water is which type of function
of forest resources? Productive Protective Regulative none B
Which energy is converted into electrical energy by a
solar cell ? Chemical Energy Nuclear Energy Solar energy Magnetic Energy C
Renewable source of energy is_____ coal petroleum plants uranium C
What unit of solar energy does the earth intercept? 2,200 millionth 2,000 millionth 2,100 millionth 2,300 millionth B
liquefied Loaded petroleum liquid petroleum
What is LPG? petroleum gas gas gas None of the above A
The resources which can be used again and again after Renewable Non-renewable
passing through some processes are known as____ resources resources Cyclic resources All of the above C
Which of the following is an example of cyclic resource? water oil coal none of the above A
The energy sources are continuously replenished at a Renewable Renewable
constant rate are called as_________ New Resources Resources Resources old Resources B
Tidal energy is used to rotate turbines and
generate______ Fuel Water salt electricity D
______produce a number of benefits, such as flood
control, irrigation, and water supply. Thermal power solar energy Hydropower wind power C
__________is the heat of interior of the earth present at Geothermal
volcanic regions, geysers or hot springs. energy sources solar energy Hydro-energy Wind energy A
______is used as a household and industrial fuel LPG CNG Biogas None A
Resource depletion occurs when the renewable and
non renewable resources became ____ because of
their faster consumption scare abundant both a) and b) All of the above A
The term resource depletion is commonly associated fossil fuel
with....... Water uses consumption trees and fishing All of the above D
b)over
The causes of depletion of natural resources....... over population consumption wastage All of the above D
When need turns to greed it starts __________ overexploitation conservation Both a and b None of the above A
One of the Manmade Causes of Landslides Unsafe Mining
s_________ Rain Activities Cyclones Earthquakes B
Underground resources are sea lakes wells both A and B C
Deforestation increasses risk of land forming land destroying landslides none C
The resources which consumes a very long time for its Non-renewable renewable
regeration Natural source resources energy resources resources B
Mineral resources are metals potash gravels All of the above D
green house
Dams/reservoirs in tropical areas release ____ gases ozone gases chloroflurocarbon none A
Forest maintain_____ fertile soil corrosionn soik eruption soik none A
The natural resources which would face shortage or
getextinguished at a point of time when stock is Renewable non-reneewable
exhausted energy resources Resources resources None of the above C
Making ____ for paper industry, get from forest. raw material by product pulp none C
Timber extraction is done from degradation conservation deforestation none C
surface water resources are streams oceans wells both A and B D
cause of flood is due to deforestation migration industrialization only B and C A
deforested, landslide,deforest
soil erosion causes ____near____areas. landslide,forest vegetative none ed D
Mining is done on a location where there is large stock mioneral/ore
of ____ mineral deposit ore deposit deposit none C
cardiovascular
Water borne diseases include _____ Hepititis A Hypothermia Psychosocial incidents A
_____involves measurement/evaluation of air where Geographical
magnetic or density variation are indicated. survey mapping sampling All of the above A
neighter true nor
Minerals are nonrewable resources. FALSE TRUE false none B
___________is major driving force of all of our resource
problems Overconsumption Population growth Wastage all the above D
What happens when natural resources become scarce resource
because they are consumed fast? depletion resource creation resource ends none A
The wrong Agricultural practices contaminates the land
resources and make it unsuitable for_______ residence industrialization crop production landfill C
Over exploitation of fertile soil particularly in areas of
low rainfall by cultivating _________ complex crops cash crops. simple crops seasonal crops B
______ is one of the Solutions for Conserving Natural
Resources forestation deforestation mining extinction A
Nuclear energy plant has potential of high risk / disaster
like___ Hiroshima Nagasaki Chernobyl Minamata C
Heat is the flow of thermal energy from___ temperature
to ____temperature. Hign to low Low to high Both a & b none of the above A
Tidal energy is environment friendly energy as it doesn't Green house green ground
produce ____ gases gases both a & b none A
Fossils fuel is an important source of energy for_____ Transport Homes Industries all of the above D
Biomass means all materials which come from _____ Living Organisms non living things both a & b none A
when the water is ejected from earth’s interior in the
form of hot water it is called Ice caps hot springs both a & b none of the above B
Efficiency of ______is far greater as compared to coal,
solar or wind energy. tidal power Horse power man power none A
__________ doesn't pollute the air like power plants
that burn fossil fuels Coal Petrolium oil Hydropower Natural gas C
World primary on an average energy demand increase
by ______ per year 1.60% 2.60% 3.60% 4.60% A
The demand of coal in 2040 will be increase by_______ 20% 22% 26% 40% C
65 million barrel to 95 million barrel to 85 million barrel to 105 million barrel
165 million barrel 195 million barrel 106 million barrel to 205 million
The demand of oil in 2040 will be increase from____ per day per day per day barrel per day C
continuous
increase in exhausted of the
Why there is a need of energy conservation? limited resources demands energy All of the above D
switch off fans switch on energy
and lights when always switch on switch on street appliances at
At personal level how we conserve the energy? not in use fans and lights lights in day time public places A
The demand of oil in _____ will be increase from 85
million barrel to 106 million barrel per day 2020 2030 2040 2050 C
___and___are the most used energy fuels for Coal and natural wind and hydro tidal and hydro solar and wind
generating electricity. gas power power power A
_______increases national, personal and financial money Energy
security. conservation conservation Time conservation none B
Solar energy is _________ form of energy Conventional Non-conventional both a & b none B
Which of the following is a disadvantage of renewable Available only in
energy? High pollution few places High running cost Unreliable supply D
A Solar cell is an electrical device that converts the
energy of light directly into electricity by the Photovoltaic effect Chemical effect Atmospheric effect Physical effect A
.In hydroelectric power, what is necessary for the Dams filled with High intense
production of power throughout the year? water High amount of air sunlight Nuclear power A
The main composition of biogas is _________ Methane Carbon dioxide Nitrogen Hydrogen A
Which Ministry is mainly responsible for research and
development in renewable energy sources such as Human Resource Agriculture and Ministry of New and Health and Family
wind power, small hydro, biogas and solar power? Development Farmers Welfare Renewable Energy Welfare C
Which among the following have a large amount of
installed grid interactive renewable power capacity in Small Hydro
India? Wind power Solar power Biomass power power A
Bengaluru, Chennai, Tamil Mumbai,
The world‟s first 100% solar powered airport located at Cochin, Kerala Karnataka Nadu Maharashtra A
Which of the following is not under the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy? Wind energy Solar energy Tidal energy Large hydro D
Chakala Wind
Jaisalmer Wind Muppandal Wind Vaspet Wind Farm, Farm,
Where is the largest Wind Farm located in India? Park, Rajasthan Farm, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Maharashtra B
Indian Renewable Indian
Energy Non-Renewable Indian
Which Indian enterprise has the Motto “ENERGY Development Energy Indian Agricultural Biotechnology
FOREVER”? Agency Development Development Development A
. The primary composition of coal is Nitrogen Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen B
Which Ministry is mainly responsible for refining, Ministry of Ministry of
distribution, import, export of petroleum products and Petroleum and Ministry of Fossil Non-Renewable
natural gas in India? Natural Gas Fuel Energy Ministry of Oil A
Where is the first oil well drilled in Asia? Karachi, Pakistan Assam, India Tokyo, Japan Kandy, Sri Lanka B
The most abundantly available fossil fuel in India is
_________ Coal Natural Gas Petroleum Oil A
What is Palar pani? Spring Milk River water Rain water D
Which of the following is the major source of fresh water
which is available in India? Ocean River Pond Ground D
At what time usually rainfall is recorded in India? 4 P.M. 6 A.M. 8 A.M. 10 P.M. C
The total surface of water in the earth surface is 65% 69% 71% 75% C
Which planet is also known as blue planet? Mercury Venus Earth Mars C
Constructing
Ground water is accessed by Drilling wells Drip irrigation Check bunds canals A
Which Indian state is the largest producer of gold? Karnataka Kerala Assam Goa A
For the policy level guidelines for mineral sector, which National National Mineral National Regulation National
policy is formed? Resources Policy Policy Policy Legislation Policy B
Which state in India is the largest producer of diamond
ores? Karnataka West Bengal Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh D
The copper production in India to that of world‟s
production is about _________ 10% 2% 0.50% 0.20% D
The position of India in terms of production of
Aluminium is 4th 3rd 2nd 1st A
Kudremukh hills which is known for iron ore deposit is
situated in Kerala Karnataka Goa Tamil Nadu B
continuous are of land surrounded by ocean is called Seashore Beach Landmass Wetland C
How many major continuous landmass are there? one two three four D
Land capable of being ploughed and used to grow
crops is called as Domestic land Arable land Un arable land Dry land B
Out of the total land area, how many million hectares of
land suffer from degradation? 150 175 200 225 B
Wearing away of a field‟s topsoil by the natural physical
forces of water and wind is known as Soil erosion water erosion wind erosion sand erosion A
Estimate of the ability of soils to resist erosion, based
on the physical characteristics of each soil is known as Soil erodibility Soil erosion Soil potentiality Soil neutrality A
Hydroponics is a technique of growing crops without Water Air Soil Sunlight C
The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface Chemical
of the earth is called as Mineral Soil Sand fertilizers B
Process of conversion of productive land to arid or semi
arid lands is known as ______ Deforestation Deformation Landform Desertification D
In which forest we can see deforestation to large
extent? Atlantic Forest Amazon Forest Borneo Forest Sumatra Forest B
The biggest driver of deforestation is Agriculture Forest fire Volcanic activities Soil erosion A
Productive functions of forest includes availability of Timber Bamboo Medicines all the above D
nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion are
________ general processes special processes nuclear processes none C
Minerals such as Gasoline, Copper, and Zinc
production are estimated to decline in the next years. 5 10 15 20 D
.About % of the earth‟s water is strong saline. 50 25 97 100 C
Private companies misuse for getting more profit. Natural resources Money Manpower None A
In 2018 the total world energy came from % fossil fuels 64 60 74 70 A
Dams are constructed across the river is used for
generating Thermal power Wind power Tidal power Hydro electricity D
Which one among the following covers the highest Temperate Temperate Tropical Monsoon Tropical Rain
percentage of forest area in the world? Coniferous forests Deciduous forest forests forests A
Plants get their nitrogen from– Rain Soil Air Bed rock B
-- is the perpetual source of energy. nuclear reactor Hydro power solar energy None of the above C
which of the following is not renewable resources? Coal wind power Geo thermal energy thermal energy A
Agriculture
industry and other
developmental
The main causes of deforestation overgrazing project Timber extraction all of the above D
water logging and soil salinity are the outcomes of… over- irrigation Mining soil erosion acid rain A
. Wind energy is harnessed as-----------------energy with
the help of windmill . Mechanical Solar Electrical Heat A
Any material that can be transform into more valuable
and useful product for all service is called as Resource Minerals Product None of the above A
decreases green increases green ncrease level of increase level of
Burning of fossil fuels house gases house gases oxygen ethane B
All forms of water that comes down on Earth, including
rain, show, hail etc. is precipitation Calcification Fixation None of the above A
when the water is ejected from earth‟s interior in the
form of hot water it is called Geyser Hot springs )Both( a) and (b) None of the above B
Green revolution is associated with --- Sericulture Agriculture Fish culture None of the above B
Which gas is likely to be reduced in the atmosphere by
deforestation? Carbon dioxide Nitrogen Oxygen All of the above C
Improved
methods of Using new seed
Which of the following enhances soil fertility ? agriculture crop rotation verities Irrigation B
Terrestial
Forest is an example of Marine ecosystem Limnic ecosystem Artificial Ecosystem Ecosystem D
The resources that can be replaced by natural
ecological cycle is called renewable non renewable exhaustible natural A
The amount of oil that may become available foruse is
called oil Reserves Reservoir Resources Trap C
A coal deposit that is not economical to mine today
would be considered part of our coal reserves coal resources coal reservoir None of the above B
What is the leading source of energy used in the
UnitedStates today? Coal oil resources natural gas nuclear power B
an impermeable
. All oil traps contain layer an anticline Fault All of the above A
there are roughly
equal amounts of
The world has the least amount of which of the each of these
following fuel types. oil coal urenium fuels A
all of these
produce the same
Burning of which of the following fuels produces the amount of carbon
least amount of carbon dioxide per unit of energy? Coal Oil natural gas dioxide. C
combustion of fission of atoms of fusion of atoms of the breaking of U
Nuclear energy is derived by atoms of U 235 U 235 U 235 235 bonds B
Solar energy stored in material such as wood, grain,
sugar, and municipal waste is called fossil fuels Biomass geothermal energy natural gas B
The most nuclear fuel used in the world is Thorium 232 Uranium 235 Uranium 238 Plutonium239 B
What type of energy is derived from heated
groundwater? Solar Geothermal hydro electrical Nuclear B
 shortages and the
world oil resulting escalation
world demand for production will of prices can shock
energy will peak and begin to the economic and
The world faces an energy crisis because increase decline political order All of the above D
Fossil fuels are rich in carbon and Nitrogen Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrite B
Wind is beneficial resource of energy as it doesn't
cause Pollution Echo Noise Sound A
Energy is released from fossil fuels when they are Pumped Cooled Burnt Pressurized C
Black painted panels which are hanged at roofs to trap
heat and energy from sun, are solar cell solar heater solar furnace solar battery B
As per energy outlook 2019 world energy consumption
will grow by nearly between 2018 to 2050. 50% 60% 70% 80% A
. In order to produce solar energy during sunlight,
where the energy is stored in the batteries? Nickel Sulfur Zinc Cadmium Nickel Cadmium Nickel Cadmium C
The blades in wind turbines are connected to Nacelle Tower Foundation String A
geo thermal
Trapped heat inside the earth is known as Heat energy energy kinetic energy thermal energy B
SI unit for energy is Joule Watt Kilogram Newton A
Wood and animal
Common energy source in Indian villages is: Electricity Coal Sun dung D
Photovoltaic cell converts solar energy into heat energy mechanical energy electrical energy chemical energy C
Biomass can be converted to methane gas Ethanol Biodiesel All of the above D
In which of the following region winds are stronger and
constant Deserts Offshore low altitudes site All of the above B
Which of the following is a disadvantage of renewable Available only in
energy? High pollution few places High running cost Unreliable supply D
In hydroelectric power, what is necessary for the Dams filled with High intense
production of power throughout the year? water High amount of air sunlight Nuclear power A
Which Ministry is mainly responsible for research and
development in renewable energy sources such as Human Resource Agriculture and Ministry of New and Health and Family
wind Development Farmers Welfare Renewable Energy Welfare C
Productive functions of forest includesavability of ____ timber bamboo medicines all the above D
Area X represents Coal Solar Nuclear Oil A
Area W represents Coal Solar Nuclear Oil D
Area Y represents Coal Solar Nuclear Oil C
Area Z represents Coal Solar Nuclear Oil B
Which of the following energy sources does not
produce carbon dioxide? Oil Uranium Coal Natural gas B
Earth emits heat by eruptions of volcano hot springs geysers All of the above D
In the production of wave energy which form of energy
is used? Potential Kinetic Solar Wind B
Kinetic energy is Potential energy is Solar energy is Wind energy is
transferred to transferred to transferred to wind transferred to
In hydroelectricity power__ potential kinetic energy solar energy B
Energy in the form of heat and light is obtained by_____ Biomass Fossil fuel sun wind C
Pollution and
health hazard in
the estuary due to
Interference with blockage of flow of
Which among the following is not an adverse spawing and polluted water into
environmental impact of tidal power generation? migration of fish the sea Navigational hazard None of the above D
The difference, in temperature between the core of the geothermal geothermal
planet and its surface, is known as coefficient gradient eothermal constant None of the above B
Hydroelectric power produces electricity using..... Wind Solar Moving water dung C
How many forms of fossil fuels are there____ one two three four C
tidal power hydro-electric
The most efficient energy conversion occurs in stations diesel engines diesel engines power stations D
Where will the water sit the longest (longest renewal
time)? atmosphere glacier groundwater ocean B
 electric energy blocking upstream
extremely flooding of prime generated from migration of
Which one is not a disadvantage of a big dam? expensive arable land hydropower salmon C
Which of the following sources provides the least
energy for industrialized countries? petroleum coal nuclear fuels gas C
Which of the following energy sources provides a
substantial amount of the energy needs for developed
countries? hydropower solar wood charcoal A
Which of the following is a highly exploited natural
resource? Water Soil Air None of the above A
Antartic
What are called "Pastures of the sea"? Estuaries divergence Coastal water All of the above D
Soil containing many single soil called Pedon Poly pedon Regloith Profile B
Ground water is depleting at the rate of 10 cm/Year` <10 cm/Year >10 cm/Year` <5 cm/Year` B
India is going to be water stressed country in 2025 and
the water availability is going to be between 1000 to
1700 cu. m per person predicted by UNESCO UNEP UNDP EPA B
non-renewable
Fossil fuels are termed as _______ renewable energy energy earth energy planet energy B
About _______of global final energy consumption
comes from renewable energy. 6% 26% 36% 16% D
Geothermal heat is a example of______energy. renewable non-renewable potential kinetic A
Sunlight, wind and rain are the examples
of.________energy renewable non-renewable potential kinetic A
India has about _____major types of soil. 6 17 27 37 A
There are types of mineral resources 2 4 1 3 A
Ignited ______is a common source of explosions in
coal mines. Methane gas O3 SO 2+CO2 Nitrogen gas A
Water used in industry and domestic purpose can be
cleaned and used against for similar or other purpose. non cyclic continuous
such resorces are called as_______ cyclic resources resources resources proper resources A
Nuclear power plant use _____as fuel. uranium sulphate tungustan O3 A
In Maharashtra Nuclear power plant is in Chandrapur Tarapur Nagpur Sangli B
Nuclear power plant is in Kota which is in ______state. Maharashtra Gujarat Rajasthan Orisa C
Kalapakam Nuclear power plant is in. Chennai Nagpur Mumbai Bhopal A
The energy obtained from organic matter is termed as Bio energy Potential energy Cosmos energy Earth energy A
Bio gas is obtained from Nuclear plant Coal plant Oxygen plant Gobar gas plant D
remain on earth in become waste
Non-renewable resources, once used a different form material are recycled all of the above B
light sweet crude oil iron ore that is
salmon population shipped from Saudi commercially
Which of the following is a renewable resource? that is farm raised sulfur Arabia mined A
Which option below is not an example of pollution? smog in Delhi nuclear waste overpopulation untreated sewage C
Fertile soil is always a renewable resource. TRUE FALSE B
biological diversity
is dominant in the globe's water the earth's climatic changes
agricultural pollution affects atmosphere traps occur naturally in
The greenhouse effect is the phenomenon by which production. plankton. infrared radiation. the forest C
Of given below, which is the non-conventional source of
energy? sun wood coal diesel A
Percentage of total water found as fresh water is 87.50% 97.50% 2.50% 75 C
Concentration of Nearness to the
Mining depends upon mineral only Ease of extraction market All of the above D
Ideally cover of forest should be 23% 33% 30% 40% B
Non reproducible Non renewable Renewable
Resources which are not reproducible are called resources resources Resources Cyclic resources B
Non reproducible Non renewable Renewable
Soil fertility is an example for resources resources Resources Cyclic resources B
Which one of the following is a passive factor affecting
soil formation Topography time Parent material all of the above D
Variability in Duration of the Delay in onset of
Drought is caused due to rainfall break in monsoon monsoon All of the above D
 Renewable Non-renewable
Oxygen is an example of resources resources A
Renewable Non-renewable
Coal is an example of resources resources B
Coal, petroleum and natural gas are called as non-fossile fuels fossil fuel semi-fossil fuels transperant fuel B
semi-transparent
Minerals rocks, salts and chemical are termed as abiotic resources biotic resources resources falling resources A
Mineral resources are the natural resources. TRUE FALSE A
The resources which are inexhaustive and can be Renewable Non-renewable Non-solar
regenerated within a given span of time are called resources resources Solar resources resources A
As per the Ecological uses, a typical tree produces
commercial goods worth about. 100 3000 1000 30000 D
The trees are called as, Earth's Heart Brain Lungs hands C
The main greenhouse gas is absorbed by the forests as
a raw material for photosynthesis. O2 SO2 CO2 O3 C
As per MOEF Annual Report (2005-06), in India total
forest area is about 68,000,000 ha 10,000,000 ha 10,686,800 ha 20 ha
Out of the total water reserves of the world,
about.________is salty water (marine) and
only.________is fresh water 97% , 3% 3% , 97% 1%, 99% 2%, 98% A
A layer of sediment or rock that is highly permeable and
contains water is called aquifer spring glasier seepage A
Diamond is the non-metallic minerals. TRUE FALSE A
Graphite is the non-metallic minerals. TRUE FALSE A
Cooling Natural Compressed Compound Natural Critical Natural
CNG stands for Gas Natural Gas Gas Gas B
Synthetic Natural Systematic Natural Sulphuric Natural Silver Nitrogen
SNG stands for Gas Gas Gas Gas A
During photosynthesis trees produce Oxygen co2 CO Nitrogen A
Forests prevents soil erosion by binding soil particles by
their steams leaves roots buds C
Wood pulp is used for making lumber paper chipboard gum B
Which one of the following is an example of
non-renewable resources? Wind Vegetation Coal and minerals Water C
Which of the following is a renewable resource Wind Vegetation Flora and fauna All the above D
Which gas in stratosphere does provide protection to
our life? Argon Oxygen Nitrogen Ozone D
The life supporting gases such as O2, CO2 and N2 are
chiefly concentrated in the Troposphere Exosphere Homosphere Stratosphere A
removing the top
Floods can be prevented by afforestation soil cutting the forests tilling the land A
anaerobic aerobic
Biogas generation is mainly based on the principle of. degradation decomposition putrefaction none of the above A
Which one of the following is not a fossil fuel? Petroleum Coal Natural gas Uranium D
Atomic energy is obtained by usig ores of. copper uranium lead crude oil B
Waste from
___________ is the major raw material for biogas Tree leaves Grass Cow dung kitchen C
In the atmosphere, the layer above the troposphere is
_______ exosphere mesosphere stratosphere thermosphere C
hydroelectric nuclear power
Both power and manure are provided by plants gobar gas plants plants thermal plants B
all of the above
Which of the following is not considered to be a natural are examples of
resource soil river climate natural resources D
Per capita use of water is the highest in USA India Indonesia Kuwait A
The minimum time required for the formation of one
inch of top soil is 10 years 5 years 100 years 200 years D
The forest cover of India in 1980 was around .. of the
total land mass. 22.7 32.7 42.7 52.7 A
.........% of the water on the earth is salt water. 97 87 77 67 A
The framework for allocating water resources to water
users is known as water problems water rights water conflicts water solutions B
The combined mass of water found on, under and over
the surface of planet is known as hydrosphere hydro cycle water cycle earth sphere A
The total mass of earth hydrosphere is about ..% of the
earth's total mass. 1 0.081 0.023 0.001 C
..........% of fresh water is entrapped in icecaps and
glaciers. 1.1 68.7 2.8 98.2 B
The roof of the The top of the The cover of the The shield of the
The Himalayas, which is often called as world world world world A
..% of total water resources is available for human use 2.50% 6.50% 0.20% 6.12% C
more heat to be increase in
An increase in carbon dioxide content in the retained by the photosynthesis in abundance of
atmosphere would not cause.. environment plants global warming desert plants D
Oxygen is returned to the atmosphere mainly by. respiration fungi photosynthesis burning of fuels C
Which rays are stopped by ozone layer in stratosphere? UV rays Infrared X-rays Gamma rays A
Atmosphere not uniformly heated by the sun does not variations in
cause air flows climate rainfall tides D
Lithosphere
includes the crust Lithosphere is lithosphere is
and the underlain by the Lithosphere broken into
Which is not true? uppermost mantle asthenosphere provides timber tectonic plates C
It is the global It can also be It has evolved at
sum of all called the zone of It does not contain least some 3.5
Which is false about biosphere? ecosystems life on Earth microbes billion years ago C
Natural resources do not include water refined oil air wood B
Demand for a resource does not change with the
change in idea need technology economy A
A renewable resource is a resource which is replaced naturally by human by animals all of the above A
Oxygen content
may not get Forests can be Fishes are capable
reduced if forest said to behave like of reproducing at
cover is not non-renewable the rate at which
sufficient on the resources if not they are being None of the
Which is true? earth overused. caught. above D
On earth ________ is freshwater. 3% 4% 5% 6% A
Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Atmosphere form environment pollution pollutant None A