ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Environmental Science

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Maximum Marks: 80

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1 [16]

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) The mechanical device which reduces air pollution from industries is:

(a) Two stroke engines

(b) Catalytic converter

(c) Solar panels

(d) Electrostatic precipitator

(ii) Captive breeding is a means:

(a) to protect wild animals in forests

(b) to restore extinct species

(c) to breed wild animals in zoos and botanical gardens

(d) to allow animals to breed in natural habitat

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(iii) Choose the incorrect pair from the following:

(a) Organic fertilizers  Agricultural residue

(b) Composting  Organic wastes

(c) Vermicomposting  Earthworms

(d) Green manure  Chemical compounds

(iv) An ecocity is:

(a) a satellite city of an urban area

(b) a rural area linked to a city

(c) a less populated city

(d) a sustainable city

(v) Match each item in COLUMN I with one item in COLUMN II and choose
the correct answer:

COLUMN I COLUMN II

1. Montreal Protocol A. Empowerment of women

2. Cairo Conference B. Protection of animals

3. Global Environmental Facility C. Funds for climate change

4. CITES D. Ozone depleted substances

(a) 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

(b) 1-B 2-A 3-D 4-C

(c) 1-D 2-A 3-C 4-B

(d) 1-C 2-B 3-A 4-D

(vi) The reason for poor standard of living and malnutrition in India is:

(a) Over population

(b) Environmental conditions

(c) Absence of natural resources

(d) Poor economy of rural India

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(vii) Assertion (A): MNC’s made better infrastructures, brought employment
and reduced the gap between the developed and developing
nations.

Reason(R): MNC’s exploited the resources and acquired land, thus
destroying the ecology.

(a) A is True and R is False

(b) A is False and R is True

(c) Both A and R are True and R is the correct explanation of A

(d) Both A and R are True but R is not the correct explanation of A

(viii) Which source of electricity generation is least harmful to the environment?

(a) Coal

(b) Nuclear energy

(c) Gasoline

(d) Diesel

(ix) The figure given alongside refers to a major International Conference on
the environment. This was held in:

(a) Kyoto in Japan

(b) Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

(c) Cairo in Egypt

(d) Montreal in Canada

(x) Biomass refers to:
(a) Plant waste, animal waste and agricultural residue

(b) Industrial waste

(c) Biogas plant

(d) Fertilizers and pesticides

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(xi) Assertion (A): The satellite imagery is used for collecting data on
environmental damage.

Reason (R): This data collection helps in marketing and selling of forest
products.

(a) Both A and R are true statements

(b) A is false and R is true

(c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A

(d) A is true but R is not the correct reason for A

(xii) The main objective of IRDP is:

(a) Improvement in banking

(b) Alleviation of rural poverty

(c) Development of rural youth

(d) Employment to retired persons

(xiii) ‘Many urban centres have landfill sites, and often, waste is not disposed in
these sites.’ In this context which of the following improves solid waste
management:

(a) Teaching people the importance of segregation

(b) Hospital waste to be gathered collectively

(c) Composting is a bad option

(d) Staff handling the wastes should be discouraged

(xiv) Extensive planting of trees on barren land to increase forest cover is called:

(a) Reforestation

(b) Afforestation

(c) Deforestation

(d) Energy plantations

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(xv) Given below are few methods of conservation of resources. Choose the
correct method of soil conservation:

(a) Metal recycling

(b) Triple drip irrigation

(c) Mulching and dry farming

(d) Shifting cultivation

(xvi)

What was the main cause of this tragedy?

(a) The factory was located in an isolated area

(b) The company exported tested and good technology to the Indian plant

(c) Trained and knowledgeable staff

(d) Safety checks were less frequent due to shortage of staff

Question 2

(i) Why is LPG more popular to use as a fuel? Write two advantages of it. [2]

(ii) What are the two causes for rise of population in India? [2]

(iii) “Most slum residents in urban area are better off than the rural poor.” Give [2]
any two advantages the slum residents have over rural poor.

(iv) State any two reasons to prove landfills are not environment friendly. [2]

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Question 3

(i) Give any two advantages of efficient land use planning. [2]

(ii) How is organic manure made? State one benefit of organic manure. [2]

(iii) State two steps that must be taken to achieve global food security. [2]

(iv) Write one advantage and one disadvantage of solar energy. [2]

Question 4

(i) Mention any two principles of Sustainable development. [2]

(ii) Name the energy that is produced by the rise and fall of ocean water. [2]
What is the advantage of the above stated energy?

(iii) What are biodegradable wastes? [2]
How are these biodegradable wastes helpful?

(iv) Write any two contributions of private enterprises in city improvement. [2]

SECTION B (40 Marks)
(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

Question 5

(i) The vehicular traffic is a major problem in metro cities. [5]
Write two ways in which traffic congestion affects environment.
Suggest three methods to reduce traffic on roads.

(ii) Sanitary land fill and Incineration are two methods of waste disposal. [5]
Briefly describe the two processes.
Suggest any other ecofriendly method of waste disposal for biodegradable
wastes.

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Question 6

(i) What is terracing? [5]
Where is it practiced?
State three advantages of terracing.

(ii) ‘Biogas is produced by fermentation of biodegradable wastes.’ [5]
Mention any three advantages and any two disadvantages of using biogas.

Question 7

(i) What are the aims of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? [5]
Write three advantages of IPM.

(ii) Differentiate between ex-situ and in-situ conservation. [5]
Give one example of in-situ conservation.
Write any two advantages of in-situ conservation.

Question 8

(i) List any two ecological impacts of Urbanisation. [5]
What three measures can be adopted to strengthen rural-urban linkage?

(ii) Write the expanded form of GMO. [5]
Write two benefits and two problems associated with these organisms.

Question 9

(i) What is Community Forestry? [5]
State two objectives of community forestry.
How does this forestry benefit the community?

(ii) What is GEF? [5]
Explain any two areas of global environmental issues which is addressed by
GEF.

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Question 10

(i) Suggest five methods by which we can reduce cutting of trees or combat [5]
deforestation.

(ii) Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions. [5]

Counter urbanization is a demographic and social process. Of late
urbanization process in India is witnessing counter – urbanization in its life
cycle. The counter-urbanization increases urbanism in physically rural areas.
The growth in information technology, increase in car ownership over the last
40 years, more mobility, new business parks on the edge of cities, more
people tend to move when they retire and so on are factors responsible for
counter urbanization.
(Source: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/03/21)

(a) Mention any two causes associated with Counter Urbanization as given
in the paragraph.
(b) Write two more causes, other than the ones mentioned here, which you
think lead people to return to rural areas.
(c) What changes will be observed in rural areas as an effect of counter
urbanization?

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