ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
(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 |
| (a) What is Biopiracy? | [2] |
| (b) State any two advantages of Mangroves. | [2] |
| (c) Mention any two ways by which social forestry is useful to us. | [2] |
| (d) Mention any two methods of disposing solid waste. | [2] |
| (e) List any two effects associated with adulterated food. | [2] |
| Question 2 |
| (a) List any two indigenous methods of soil conservation. | [2] |
| (b) What is the aim of the Silent Valley Movement? | [2] |
| (c) What is a semi arid ecosystem? | [2] |
| (d) What are endangered species? | [2] |
| (e) Mention two aims of the Ganga Action Plan. | [2] |
| Question 3 |
| (a) Which gas is the main constituent of biogas? Give one advantage of using this gas. | [2] |
| (b) Mention any two effects of El Nino. | [2] |
| (c) Mention any two sources of water pollution. | [2] |
| (d) What is farmyard manure? | [2] |
| (e) What are percolation Pits? | [2] |
| Question 4 |
| (a) State one advantage and one disadvantage of captive breeding. | [2] |
| (b) Mention any two effects of Ozone depletion. | [2] |
| (c) How do forests maintain climate stability? | [2] |
| (d) What is biomass? | [2] |
| (e) Mention any two methods of biological pest control. | [2] |
SECTION B (40 Marks)
Attempt any four questions from this Section
| Question 5 |
| (a) Discuss any two methods of rainwater harvesting. | [4] |
| (b) Explain any three causes and three consequences of eutrophication. | [6] |
| Question 6 |
| (a) Define ecotourism. Why should the government encourage ecotourism? | [4] |
| (b) Write short notes on: (i) The effects of Biomagnification (ii) Joint Forest Management. |
[6] |
| Question 7 |
| (a) Write briefly on any two methods, which can be applied to resolve the energy crisis in both, rural and urban India. | [4] |
| (b) What is meant by offshore drilling? Mention the environmental effects of offshore drilling. | [6] |
| Question 8 |
| (a) What is the relevance of the practices of the Warli tribe in today's world? | [4] |
| (b) 'Sukhomajri is a successful model of community participation for ecological restoration. Give a brief background of the problems faced by the people of Sukhomajri and the steps taken by the community for ecological restoration. | [6] |
| Question 9 |
| (a) What was Beej Bachao Andolan? Explain. | [4] |
| (b) Discuss the reasons for encouraging sustainable use of resources? | [6] |
| Question 10 |
| (a) Oil spills have an adverse impact on marine life.Explain. | [4] |
| (b) Write briefly about the various rights of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act? | [6] |
