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Environmental Application class X 2017 Model Questions Section A (40 Marks) Attempt all questions from this section Question 1 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) Define EIA [2] State the scope and limitation of biogas as kitchen fuel. [2] What is Gray Water ? Give one way how it can be used? [2] What is meant by Globalization Index? [2] What is meant by depletable cost? [2] What is debt trap? [2] Give two advantages of biofuel. [2] What are Euro 1 and Euro2? [2] Mention three advantages of hydel power over coal. [3] As a responsible citizen of the nation what steps will you take to reduce the use of plastics? [3] Comment on the eco friendliness of Khadi. [3] What is meant by contour bunding? List two advantages of it. [3] Give two advantages of using Electrostatic precipitator. What is its working principle? [3] Give three examples of eco friendly technology used by us. [3] Name two international norms on air pollution. How are they drawn? [3] What is clean coal? Give two ways how it can be economically beneficial. [3] Section B (60 Marks) Attempt any four from the given six Question 2 (a) (b) (c) Name the traditional water harvesting system in Tamil Nadu. Give account of its structure. [5] Describe any three modern fishing methods. What is the harm caused by such methods? [5] Explain the need to conserve wetlands. [5] Question 3 (a) (b) (c) What are Hybrid vehicles? List any three advantages. [5] What is remote sensing? How can it be used to monitor the environment? [5] Explain the three aspects of social forestry. Which type of place is usually chosen for social forestry? [5] Question 4 (a) (b) (c) Write the steps of EIA. [6] What is economic recession? What are its effects? [4] Enumerate three advantages and two disadvantages of solar energy. [5] Question 5 (a) (b) (c) Write five advantages of Check dam. Discuss the sustainable technologies and designs used in Auroville. What is Natural Resource Accounting? How is it calculated? [5] [5] [5] Question 6 (a) (a) (b) Write a note on traffic management in Curitiba. [5] What is JFM? Write any four advantages. [5] Explain how economic policy measures control motor vehicle pollution. [5] Question 7 (a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. (b) Name the device. (1) What type of air pollutant does it control? (1) What is its working principle? (2) Give two advantages of using this device. (2) Name any two places where it can be used. (2) Name two other devices which can be used to control same type of pollutant. (2) What is eco friendly technology? What are its four main objectives? [5]
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