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Which of the following bacteria is found in Ganga water?
(a) Coliform bacteria
(b) Streptococcus bacteria
(c) Staphylococcus bacteria
(d) Diplococcus bacterial
Option a – Coliform bacteria
Water cycle gets complicated because
(a) water dissolves many minerals and nutrients.
(b) some of the water that falls as rain seeps into the soil and become part of underground reservoir of fresh water.
(c) water is used by terrestrial animals and plants for carrying their life processes.
(d) Both (2) and (3)
Option d – Both (2) and (3)
Nitrogen fixing bacteria are usually found in
(a) soil
(b) atmosphere
(c) some species of dicot plants and the root-nodules present in the roots of legumes
(d) None of these
Option c – some species of dicot plants and the root-nodules present in the roots of legumes
Kulhs are irregation canals of
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Bihar
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
Option c – Himachal Pradesh
Expansion of certain parts of rocks due to heat during the day and contraction at night lead to
(a) formation of cracks in the rocks
(b) breaking of rocks
(c) formation of cracks and ultimately the huge rocks breaking into smaller pieces
(d) formation of soil directly
Option c – formation of cracks and ultimately the huge rocks breaking into smaller pieces
Water is helpful in formation of soil as
(a) it enters into the cracks formed due to uneven heating and then freezes inside the rocks.
(b) flowing water wears away even hard rocks.
(c) fast flowing water crushes big and small rocks into smaller particles while flowing downstream.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Besides water ……… also erode rocks down and carry sand from one place to other.
(a) the sun
(b) strong winds
(c) living organism
(d) plants
Option b – strong winds
Forests are far away from the cities and we hardly ever visit them, still they are important as
(a) many resources are available in the forests.
(b) bio-diversity in the forests help in maintaining ecological balance.
(c) local people use the forests for grazing their animals.
(d) those listed above are just a few advantages of forests.
Option d – those listed above are just a few advantages of forests
It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they (i) hold water for irrigation. (ii) hold water and prevent soil erosion. (iii) recharge ground water. (iv) hold water permanently.
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Option b – (ii) and (iii)
The laws, rules and regulations will be more effective in allowing everyone reap the benefits of development
(a) if we adjust our requirement individually
(b) if we adjust our requirement collectively
(c) if we adjust our requirement both individually and collectively.
(d) even if we do not adjust our requirements
Option c – if we adjust our requirement both individually and collectively
Management of resources has become necessary so that
(a) the resources are used with long term perspectives.
(b) the resources are distributed equitably between rich and poor.
(c) the wastes are disposed in safe and environment friendly manner.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Nitrogen content of biosphere remains constant due to
(a) nitrogen fixation
(b) nitrogen cycle
(c) industrial pollution
(d) absorption of nitrogen
Option b – nitrogen cycle
Breaking down of rocks at or near the surface of the Earth by various physical, chemical or biological processes results in the formation of ……….
(a) nutrients
(b) soil
(c) minerals
(d) water
Option b – soil
Cycling of elements in an ecosystem is called
(a) chemical cycle
(b) geochemical cycle
(c) biogeochemical cycle
(d) geological cycle
Option c – biogeochemical cycle
All organism require water to stay alive because
(a) all cellular processes take place in a water medium.
(b) biochemical reactions inside the body take place in aqueous medium.
(c) substances are transported from one part of the body to other parts in a dissolved form.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Sustainability and diversity of life is dependent on
(a) availability of water alone
(b) not only temperature, nature of soil but also the availability of water
(c) nature of soil
(d) temperature
Option b – not only temperature, nature of soil but also the availability of water
Nitrogen cycle involves bacteria capable of changing proteins to ammonia called as
(a) bacteria of decay
(b) denitrifying bacteria
(c) nitrogen fixing bacteria
(d) ammonifying bacteria
Option d – ammonifying bacteria
Phosphorus cycle is
(a) gaseous cycle
(b) perfect cycle
(c) imperfect cycle
(d) partly gaseous and partly sedimentary
Option c – imperfect cycle
The important message conveyed by the ‘Chipko Movement’ is
(a) to involve the community in forest conservation efforts.
(b) the ignore the community in forest conservation efforts.
(c) to cut down forest trees for development activities.
(d) government agencies have the unquestionable right to order destruction of trees in forests.
Option a – to involve the community in forest conservation efforts
The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance/commodity that is
(a) present only on land.
(b) a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind.
(c) a man-made substance placed in nature.
(d) available only in the forest.
Option b – a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind
Khadins, Bundhis, Ahars and Kattas are ancient structures that are examples for
(a) grain storage
(b) wood storage
(c) water harvesting
(d) soil conservation
Option c – water harvesting
Ignorance of local knowledge and local needs in forest management practices has led to
(a) conversion of vast tracts of forests to mono culture of pine, teak and eucalyptus
(b) extinction of wild life and several species
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of these
Option c – Both (1) and (2)
Construction of big dams, though useful still draws flak from society
(a) displacement of large number of peasants and tribes without compensation lead to social problems.
(b) expenditure of huge amounts of public money without proportional benefits cause economic problems.
(c) deforestation and loss of biodiversity result in environmental problems.
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of serveral existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams (i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely. (ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area. (iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost. (iv) It will generate permanent employment for people.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Option b – (i), (ii) and (iii)
The three R’s referred to in context to save environment are
(a) Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
(b) Refuse, Reduce and Reuse
(c) Remain, Relent and Repent
(d) Reinforce, Repair and Render
Option a – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
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