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

Among the statements given below, select the correct ones that describe the concept of sustainable development:

1. Planned growth with minimum damage to environment.
2. Growth irrespective of the extent of damage to environment.
3. Growth that is acceptable to all stakeholders.
4. Minimal developmental works to conserve environment.

What do you mean by North-South divide?

Lila resides in a remote village with her family and relies on fuelwood for cooking. Identify any three consequences of utilizing fuelwood as a cooking fuel.

What is a leachate? 

Give example of an alternative for timber in paper Industry. Why is there a need to find alternatives to timber? (Any four points)

NGOs work for the betterment of the society and environment. In this context state the role of NGOs in Child’s Welfare.

Modern technology brings with it several advantages, yet it is not without its limitations. Enumerate any three advantages and any two limitations of modern technology.

Enumerate any five positive actions you have taken in the past week to contribute to the conservation of our natural resources.

State any three effects of leachate.

The presence of which of the following pollutants in the atmosphere has caused damage to Taj Mahal:

Sewage, a liquid domestic waste should be treated to:

1. meet the growing demand for water
2. reduce water pollution
3. safeguard public health
4. reduce the waste

Choose the correct option:

State any three objectives of sustainable development.

The picture given below is of water conservation management.

1. Identify the type of water conservation management.
2. Describe any four aims of the identified water management.

A diagram of an air pollution control device is shown above.

Name the device and explain the working principle Identify the entry point of the dust laden air and the exit point for the clean air in the above diagram labelled as ‘A’ and ‘B’.

What is TTZ? 

List any three legislative measures to protect the Taj Mahal monument.

Fluidized bed boilers work on ______.

Soil is a valuable natural resource vulnerable to erosion during heavy rainfall in hilly terrain. Describe an effective method to reduce soil erosion in such areas.

EURO II is an example of ______.

Subsidies are ______.