Paryavarn Sanrakshan Gatividihi’s - Paryavaran Sanrakshan

1 Paryavarn Sanrakshan Gatividihi s All All India School Paryavaran Competition (AISPC) Supported by Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Question Bank [Dates for Quiz Competition: From 1st March 2021 to 15th April 2021] Dear Students Climate control is the top agenda of Global leaders. It is now well comprehended by all the Nations that unless emphasis is made and actions are taken to control the climate degeneration, the world will face irreversible catastrophic damage. Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi (PSG), a nationwide organization is determined to take up the task in the conservation & protection of environment with focus on: . Water management Elimination of Plastic & Non-biodegradable material usage Discouraging cutting of trees & encouraging & ensuring plantations Emphasizing on reuse, recycle of natural resources Creating awareness towards Climate Control initiatives by education & creating noises at the relevant forums.

2 Aims & Objectives of the Program: 1. To succeed in creating awareness amongst students to comprehend in depth the complexity of the looming dangers of uncontrolled climate devastation. 2. To acquire practical, put to usage skills, competency & attitude to confront the environmental challenges & their mitigation. 3. To encourage proactive & enthusiastic participation from the students to create Green and safe planet Action plan: All India School Paryavaran Competition (AISPC) To ensure maximum participation of our beloved students-The future of the nation, we are organizing an All India School Paryavaran Competition (AISPC) on matters, issues related to environmental concerns & their possible solutions. 1. Eligibility Criteria: Students of class 9th to 12th 2. Important Dates: Dates for Quiz Competition : From 1st March 2021 to 15th April 2021 3.

3 Link for students to participate in the competition: 4. Quiz competition will be held online. 5. Examination will be conducted in Hindi and English language only. 6. Registration fee -Students will submit one Ecobrick in the school. Polythene, wrappers and pouches can be filled in 1 / liter plastic bottle to make Ecobrick. Please watch the video on making the Ecobrick uploaded at the following video link: 7. Rewards All participating students will be given an E-certificate by the PSG. All rights of competition are reserved with the Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi. PART - 1 Basics of Environmental Science 1. What consists of an assemblage of populations in an ecosystem? a. Habitat b. Community c. The Earth d. The Ocean 2. Ascending trophic level in grazing food chain pyramid represents a. Gradual decrease in biomass from Apex to base b.

4 Gradual decrease in biomass from producers to the tertiary consumers c. Gradual increase of the biomass from producers to the tertiary consumers d. No change in Biomass 3. Spheres of environment are closely interlinked by_____. a. Ecosystems b Hydrological cycle c. Biosphere d. Biogeochemical cycles 4. Which of the food chain directly depends on solar radiations? a. Predator b. Grazing c. Detritus d. None of these 5. _____ is an organism used to gauge the quality of an ecosystem. a. Decomposers b. Predator c. Bio-remediator d. Bioindicator 6. Trichoderma harzianum is a _____ that is predominantly used as a fungicide. a. Virus b. Fungus c. Bacteria d. Protozoa 7. Lichens are good bioindicators for _____. a. Environmental radiation b. Soil pollution c. Water and air pollution d. None of the above 8. _____ is an extraordinary specialized ecosystem due to its proximity towards sea , in monsoon they are converted to salt marshes.

5 A. Sunderbans b. Great Rann of Kutch c. Andaman and Nicobar islands d. Lakshadeep 9. Carbon dioxide is primarily called a greenhouse gas because it____ a. Traps heat b. Traps light c. Traps warm currents d. None of the above 10. Measuring BOD (biological oxygen demand) is primarily used for _____. a. Estimating the types of microbes b. Determine the level of dissolved oxygen c. Estimating the quantity of organic matter in sewage water d. None of the above 11. Fossil fuels are no longer the preferred sources of energy. The Sun provides energy in many ways, directly and indirectly which can be harnessed. Which of these is a form of energy that is not solar in origin? a. Tidal b. Wind c. Deep Geothermal d. Hydroelectric 12. Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of organisms found within a particular habitat. Which of the following is one of the measure of biodiversity?

6 A. Ecosystem diversity b. Species diversity c. Genetic diversity d. All of these 13. What are saprophytes? a. Living beings that feed on the sap from tree bark Living beings that feed on dead or decayed organic matter Living beings that feed on other living beings. Living beings that feed on dead or decayed inorganic matter 14. The process of accumulation of harmful chemical substances like pesticides, in the body of living organisms at each trophic level of a food chain is known as: a. Biological magnification b. Biological accumulation c. Chemical magnification d. Chemical accumulation 15. Name the atmospheric layer closest to the ground a. Troposphere b. Mesosphere c. Thermosphere d. Stratosphere 16. The most abundant gas on the earth s atmosphere is a. Oxygen b. Carbon c. Nitrogen d. Hydrogen plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecosystem.

7 A. Herbivores b. Keystone species c. Carnivores d. None of the above 18. Species that have a high likelihood of going extinct in the near future are called as_____ . a. Rare b. Vulnerable c. Threatened d. Endangered 19. What are arboreal animals? a. Animals living in trees b. Animals living in water c. Animals living in marshy lands 20. What are planktons? a. Plants living in water b. Very small plants and animals living in water c. Very small animals living on land 21. The production of light by living beings is known as _____. a. Bio-luminescence b. Bio-lighting c. Bio-fluorescence 22. Biological equilibrium is an equilibrium among the _____. a. Producers b. Producers and consumers c. Decomposers d. Producers consumers and decomposers 23. _____ is the only ape found in India. a. Lion tailed macaque. b. Nilgiri langur c. Hoolock Gibbon d. Arunachal Macaque 24. A balanced ecosystem is one in which the _____.

8 1. number of organisms at all levels is equal. 2. amount of biomass at all trophic levels is equal. 3. organisms are interdependent on each other. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) none 25. Which of the following is a part of the biogeochemical cycle? 1. Soils 2. Plants 3. Atmosphere 4. Oceans Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1 ,3 and 4 only c) 2 ,3 and 4 only d) 1 ,2, 3 and 4 26. With reference to forest ecosystems, consider the following statements : 1. The number pyramid is never inverted. 2. The biomass pyramid is inverted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 27. In an aquatic ecosystem, the trophic level equivalent to cows in grasslands is _____. a. Phytolankton b. Zooplankton c. Benthic organisms d. Big fishes 28.

9 Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? (a) Saltwater crocodile (b) Olive ridley turtle (c) Gangetic dolphin (d) Gharial 29. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of a. Insects and fungi b. Limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients c. Water limits and fire d. None of the above 30. Assertion: Tropical rain forests are disappearing fast from developing countries . Reason: No value is attached to these forests because these are poor in biodiversity. The correct answer is: a. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion b. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanations of Assertion c. Assertion is true, but Reason is false. d. Both Assertion and Reason are false. 31. Which one of the following ecosystem types has the highest annual net primary productivity.

10 A. Deciduous Forest b. Thorn forest c. Tropical Rain Forest d. Coniferous Forest 32. What is a transitional zone between an aquatic ecosystem and a terrestrial one called? a Estuary b. Wetland c. Biome d. Delta 33. Do you know the only floating park in the world, located in North East India? Lamjao National Park of Loktak Lake b. Kanchendzonga National Park c. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park d. Manas National Park 34. Study the following list: A. Population - Group of similar individuals belonging to the same species found in an area B. Community - Assemblage of all the individuals belonging to different species occurring in an area. C. Ecosystem - Interaction between the living organisms and their physical environmental components. D. Ecosphere - Part of the earth consisting of all the ecosystems of the world. Which of these is incorrect statement? a. A b. B and C c.