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ICSE Class X Board Examination

ICSE Environmental Science — Specimen Question Paper 2024

Specimen2024Subject code 821
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Board
ICSE Class X Board Examination
Class
Class 10
Subject
Environmental Science
Year
2024
Total marks
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Duration
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Questions in this paper

Section A

  1. 1((i))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    Which one of the following is a technique for controlling soil erosion?
  2. 1((ii))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    The device which reduces air pollution from vehicles is:
  3. 1((iii))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    The objective of community forestry is:
  4. 1((iv))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    In-situ conservation is a means:
  5. 1((v))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    The statistical study of human population with reference to size, density and
    other statistics is known as:
  6. 1((vi))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    Choose the correct pair from the following:
  7. 1((vii))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    Which form of electricity generation causes the most environmental damage?
  8. 1((viii))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    The organisms responsible for composting and breaking down of dead
    organic matter are:
  9. 1((ix))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    The figure given alongside refers to the scheme of:
  10. 1((x))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    Assertion(A): Three quarters of the world’s population is inadequately fed
    so there is hunger and malnutrition in the developing
    countries.
    Reason(R): The factors of food shortage in the developing countries are
    poverty, unsuccessful agriculture and inequal distribution in
    food supply.
  11. 1((xi))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    Statement A: The Multinational Companies can be controlled by NGOs to
    take responsibility of the environmental issues.
    Statement B: NGOS are profitable organizations.
  12. 1((xii))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    Match Column 1 with Column 2 and choose the correct option from those
    given below?
    COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
    1. Montreal Protocol A. Focuses on International waters and its
    diversion.
    2. CITES B. Check on greenhouse gases emission.
    3. GEF C. Conservation of endangered species.
    4. Kyoto Protocol D. Control of CFCs to prevent Ozone
    depletion.
  13. 1((xv))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    How is this fuel obtained? It is obtained:
  14. 1((xvi))16] Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
    How is the manure produced utilized?
  15. 2((i))India hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the
    Indo-Burma region and the Nicobar group of Islands. What is Biodiversity
    hot spots?    2 marks
  16. 2((ii))Mention two factors that cause food shortage in developing countries.2 marks
  17. 2((iii))Why is kerosene, as a fuel, more popular in rural India than urban area?2 marks
  18. 2((iv))Mention two measures that can be taken to control the undue changes in the
    climate?    2 marks
  19. 3((i))What are tree crops? How are they useful?2 marks
  20. 3((ii))Write the expanded form of IPM and what is the aim of this program?2 marks
  21. 3((iii))Give two reasons for loss of Biodiversity.2 marks
  22. 3((iv))What is radioactive fallout? Why is it dangerous?2 marks
  23. 4((i))What is the difference between Sanitary land fill and Incineration?2 marks
  24. 4((ii))What is debt trap? Which countries are affected by this, the developed or the
    developing ones?    2 marks
  25. 4((iii))What was the significance of UN’s International Conference on Population
    and Development Conference, 1994? Where was it held?    2 marks
  26. 4((iv))What does GEF stand for? What is its role at international level?
    (Attempt any four questions from this Section.)    2 marks

Section B

  1. 5((i))Discuss five ways by which you can reduce air pollution from vehicles
    through traffic management.    5 marks
  2. 5((ii))Define waste management. Explain the role of 3Rs in waste management.5 marks
  3. 6((i))Why is energy conservation important? Write two advantages and two
    disadvantages of solar energy.    5 marks
  4. 6((ii))The farming technique of conservation tillage is widely practiced in
    agriculture. What is conservation tillage? Write three advantages and two
    disadvantages of this technique.    5 marks
  5. 7((i))Secondary cities can play a major role to reduce pressure on metropolitan
    cities. Suggest five measures which can be developed in the secondary cities
    to stop migration of people into metro cities.    5 marks
  6. 7((ii))What are green buildings. Write any four features of it.5 marks
  7. 8((i))How can you reduce deforestation? Suggest five ways to combat
    deforestation.    5 marks
  8. 8((ii))What do you understand by Global interdependence? Suggest three ways by
    which international cooperation can help in achieving a sustainable future.    5 marks
  9. 9((i))What effect does population explosion has on the environment and human
    health?    5 marks
  10. 9((ii))What are the advantages of allowing a Multinational Company to set up its
    operation in the host country? Write two advantages and three disadvantages
    of MNC in the host country.    5 marks