(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Environmental Applications

Plastic has become an integral component of our daily lives, encompassing various items such as food packaging, toys, storage materials, furniture, household appliances, and electronic devices. According to estimates from the United Nations, the world consumes a staggering 500 billion plastic bags annually, with half of this amount comprising single-use plastics like bags, straws, cups, plates, and bottles.

1. Why should single-use plastic be banned? Give any two reasons.
2. Suggest any three alternatives that can be used to replace plastic.

What is brain drain?

“Bubble Theory” is one of the strategies for reducing air pollution. Why it is known as Bubble Theory? Give an account of the theory.

Study the picture given below and answer the question:

Identify the soil conservation strategy:

Identify the incorrect statement.

Effective segregation of waste at the point of generation is very important. Select the appropriate statement giving the importance of waste segregation:

1. Less waste goes to the landfill
2. Help in reducing the waste
3. Better for public health and environment
4. Waste pickers spend less time sorting through garbage

Assertion (A): Rain water harvesting techniques have application in urban as well as rural areas.

Reason (R): In ancient days people did not have knowledge about water conservation.

The picture shown below is of a technology for cloth production.

What type of cloth is produced by this methodology?

Rooftop rain water harvesting is practiced in cities for storing rainwater. Select the correct sequence of the structures for rooftop rainwater harvesting.

1. Conduit
2. Recharge structure
3. Catchment area
4. Storage tank

Select the Correct pair.

Remote Sensing Satellites are placed in ______.

'Reuse is better than recycling.' Give any two reasons to support the statement.

Study the picture and answer the questions that follows:

1. Where is it situated?
2. List any four sustainable practices adopted by the people of Auroville.

Remote sensing satellites play a crucial role in gathering information about Earth's surface. In this context state any five applications of remote sensing technology contributing to fields of environmental monitoring, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster response.

The source of electricity generated by large dams is ______.

The picture given below is of a logo of a society.

1. What is the literal meaning of the term shown in the picture?
2. Enumerate two primary objectives of the 'Dastkar’ society.

List any three impacts of siltation of waterways.

Why is the secondary treatment in a water treatment plant called biological treatment?

Enumerate the role of local people in Joint Forest Management?

List any five problems faced with large dams.