CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Subject: H. C. G - 2
Revision Multiple Choice Questions

Read the following questions and pick the correct option:

CLIMATE:

1. Which of the following places has a lower diurnal range of temperature?

(a) The Andaman Islands and Kerala
(b) Kerala and Thar desert
(c) Kerala and Delhi
(d) Kerala and Pune

2. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.

Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: The Coromandel coast remains dry in the months of July and
August.
Reason: The Ganga delta and the coastal plains are hit by strong
storms almost every third or fifth day during these months.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
3. Observe the picture and answer.
Why does Mangalore receive rain from the South-west monsoon winds?

(a) Mangalore lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.

(b) Mangalore lies on the windward side of the Western Ghats.
(c) Mangalore lies on the windward side of the Eastern Ghats.
(d) Mangalore lies on the leeward side of the Eastern Ghats.
4. (A) Observe the picture and answer.
In which months does Chennai receive maximum rainfall?

(a) July and August

(b) August and September
(c) September and October
(d) October and November

4. (B) Name the winds which are responsible for bringing rainfall in Chennai?
(a) South west monsoon winds
(b) North east monsoon winds
(c) Western Disturbances
(d) Retreating monsoon

5. With reference to the monsoon winds, find out the incorrect pair.
(i) South west monsoon winds: It rains in the whole subcontinent
(ii) Retreating monsoon winds: The coastal areas of West Bengal
(iii) North east monsoon winds: Coromandel Coast

(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (i) and (ii)
 (c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (ii)

6. Study the climatic data provided and pick the correct option.

(A) What is the average annual rainfall in Station A?

(a) 6.8 cms
(b) 5.6 cms
(c) 6.9 cms
(d) 9.5 cms

(B) What is the range of temperature of Station B?

(a) Highest temperature - Lowest temperature = 33.1 - 23.2 = 9. 9 0C
(b) Highest temperature - Lowest temperature = 32.1 - 23.2 = 8. 9 0C
(c) Uppermost temperature - Lowermost temperature = 33.1 - 23.2 = 9. 9
0
C
(d) Uppermost temperature - Lowermost temperature = 32.1 - 23.2 = 8. 9
0
C
(C) What kind of climate is experienced by Station B?
(a) Continental
(b) Maritime
(c) Hot and dry
(d) Semi-arid and cold

(D) Name the wind that brings rain to Station B.

(a) Retreating monsoon and Southwest monsoon
(b) Southwest monsoon and Northeast monsoon
(c) Retreating monsoon and Southwest monsoon
(d) Retreating monsoon and Northeast monsoon

(E) Name the Station B.

(a) Mangalore
(b) Kochi
(c) Chennai
(d) Mumbai

SOIL RESOURCES:

7. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.

Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: Various forces of nature such as changing temperature, running
water and wind affect the formation of soil.
Reason: Chemical and organic changes in the soil contribute to its
evolution.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
 (d) A is false but R is true

8. Abhijeet is a farmer. The parent rock (from which this soil is formed) is old
crystalline and metamorphic rocks. The rocks have been subjected to
prolonged weathering by rainfall.
(A) Which soil is it?
(a) Yellow
(b) Brown
(c) Grey
(d) Red

(B) What are the physical characteristics of this soil?

(a) It is porous, loose and aerated.
(b) Its pH value ranges from 6.6 to 8.0.
(c) It is poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter.
(d) It contains soluble salts in small quantities.

(C) Why is it red in colour?

(a) Because it has a high content of iron oxide.
(b) Because it has a high content of potassium chloride.
(c) Because it has a high content of calcium chloride.
(d) Because it has a high content of nitrogen dioxide.

(D) What are the alternative colours that this soil appears in?
(a) Grey, yellow and brown
(b) Grey, yellow and orange
(c) Grey, orange and black
(d) Grey, black and yellow
9. Observe the picture and answer.
To counter the vicious cycle of poverty and silk erosion, which steps are being
encouraged by the government?

(i) Use of technology for soil conservation

(ii) Use of high yielding crop varieties
(iii) Alternative avenues of livelihood
(iv) Limit increase in population

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
10. With reference to soil erosion caused by water and human action, arrange
the following points in a chronological order:
(i) The loss of vegetation cover.
(ii) Washing off of the absorbent topsoil by rain.
(iii) Finger-shaped rills or grooves develop over a large area.
(iv) Water run off during heavy rains and develops deep gullies.
(a) (iii), (ii), (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iv), (iii) and (i)
(c) (ii), (iii), (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii), (iv), (i) and (iii)

11. Observe the picture and answer the question.

Kyron planted trees along the edge of his farmland to prevent soil erosion.
What is the name of this technique?

(a) Planting Trees

(b) Strip Cropping
(c) Shelter Belts
(d) Plugging Gullies
NATURAL VEGETATION:

12. Who am I?
Read the clues given below and identify the tree.
(i) I am moderately hard, durable and easy to work with.
(ii) I am an important tree used for construction purposes, shipbuilding and
making furniture, railway carriages, sleepers and bridges.
(a) Palas
(b) Teak
(c) Sandalwood
(d) Deodar

13. Identify the forest type based on the tree types and its uses.
(i) Ber fruit is eaten raw or made into pickles or beverages.
(ii) Babool bark and gum have medicinal value.
(iii) Date palm is eaten raw and also used as an astringent.
(iv) Neem oil, leaves and neem extracts are used to manufacture health and
beauty products.
(a) Tropical Evergreen Forests
(b) Tropical Desert Forests
(c) Montane Forests
(d) Littoral or Tidal Forests

14. With reference to the functions of forests, find the incorrect pair.
(i) Productive Function: Wood is used as a source of energy for cooking
and for providing warmth.
(ii) Protective Function: The complex root system binds the soil and thereby
prevents soil erosion.
(iii) Regulatory Function: Forests regulate the water cycle, oxygen cycle and
carbon cycle.
(iv) Accessory Function: Bamboo provides a means of livelihood for the
tribals who make mats, baskets, ropes, etc.
15. Observe the picture and identify the type of forest where the tree trunks
are supported by a number of stilt roots.

(a) Littoral or Tidal Forests

(b) Tropical Deciduous Forests
(c) Tropical Evergreen Forests
(d) Montane Forests

16. What is the main purpose of the Van Mahotsav festival in India?

(a) Celebrating the monsoon season

(b) Promoting the planting of trees
(c) Honouring ancient traditions
(d) Commemorating historical events

17. In which month is the Van Mahotsav festival typically celebrated in India?
(a) July
(b) October
(c) January
(d) May

18. Which Indian state first initiated the Van Mahotsav festival in 1950?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu

19. During Van Mahotsav, people are encouraged to plant which of the
following?
(a) Crops
(b) Flowers
(c) Trees
(d) Shrubs

20. What is the significance of planting trees during the Van Mahotsav
festival?
(a) To provide shade
(b) To reduce air pollution
(c) To mark the festival
(d) To enhance soil fertility

21. Which environmental organisation in India plays a key role in organising

and promoting the Van Mahotsav festival?
(a) WWF India
(b) Greenpeace India
(c) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change

22. The term "Van Mahotsav" translates to:

(a) Tree Festival
(b) Rain Festival
(c) Desert Festival
(d) Flower Festival
23. Which famous leader is associated with the idea of celebrating Van
Mahotsav as a national festival in India?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) Subhas Chandra Bose

24. What was the main objective of the Chipko Movement in India?

(a) Environmental conservation

(b) Social equality
(c) Political revolution
(d) Economic development

25. In which state of India did the Chipko Movement primarily take place?

(a) Kerala
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh)
(d) Rajasthan

26. What does the term "Chipko" in the Chipko Movement mean?

(a) Tree hugging

(b) Forest protest
(c) Green revolution
(d) Village unity
27. Who is often considered the founder of the Chipko Movement?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi

(b) Sunderlal Bahuguna
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Indira Gandhi

28. When did the Chipko Movement gain widespread attention and success?

(a) 1960s
(b) 1970s
(c) 1980s
(d) 1990s

29. Which environmental issue primarily led to the initiation of the Chipko
Movement?

(a) Air pollution

(b) Water pollution
(c) Deforestation
(d) Soil erosion

30. The Chipko Movement is best known for:

(a) Protesting against industrial pollution

(b) Protesting against dam construction
(c) Protesting against commercial logging
(d) Protesting against urbanisation
31. The Chipko Movement is an example of which type of activism?

(a) Indigenous rights movement

(b) Environmental activism
(c) Labour union protest
(d) Anti-globalization movement

32. Which gender played a prominent role in the Chipko Movement?

(a) Men
(b) Women
(c) Children
(d) Elders

33. What did the participants in the Chipko Movement do to protect trees
from being cut down?

(a) Organised protests and rallies

(b) Chained themselves to the trees
(c) Negotiated with the government
(d) Planted new trees
WATER RESOURCES:

34. With reference to rainwater harvesting, identify the correct labels.

(a) (i) Catchments, (ii) Conduits, (iii) Recharge facility, (iv) Storage facility
(b) (i) Conduits, (ii) Recharge facility, (iii) Catchements, (iv) Storage
facility
(c) (i) Catchments, (ii) Conduits, (iii) Storage facility, (iv) Recharge facility
(d) (i) Storage facility, (ii) Catchments, (iii) Conduits, (iv) Recharge facility
35. Observe the picture and identify the method of drawing water.

(a) Lever Method

(b) Inclined Plane Method
(c) Persian Wheel Method
(d) Furrow Irrigation
36. Observe the picture A and B and identify the type of modern irrigation
method used.

(a) Picture A: Sprinkler irrigation, Picture B: Furrow irrigation

(b) Picture A: Drip irrigation, Picture B: Spray irrigation
(c) Picture A: Sprinkler irrigation, Picture B: Spray irrigation
(d) Picture A: Spray irrigation, Picture B: Furrow irrigation

37. With reference to the ideal conditions for every traditional method of
irrigation, pick the incorrect pair.
(a) Canal irrigation: Seasonal rivers and streams
(b) Well irrigation: Soft nature of the soil, availability of plenty of
groundwater and depth of water does not exceed 15m.
(c) Tubewell irrigation: Availability of groundwater at a depth of 20-30m,
availability of regular and cheap electricity and level land and soft soil.
(d) Tank irrigation: Uneven rocky terrain of the Peninsular Plateau region
and impermeable bedrock.
38. Name the ancient tank which was constructed during the 2nd century AD.
(a) The Grand Anicut canal was built across the Cauvery river.
(b) The western and eastern Yamuna canal built across the river Yamuna.
(c) The Bari-Doab canal lies between the Ravi, Beas and Satluj rivers.
(d) The Indira Gandhi Canal was built at the confluence of Beas and Satluj
rivers.

MINERAL RESOURCES:

39. Which of the following is a ferrous mineral?

(a) Coal
(b) Iron ore
(c) Copper
(d) Bauxite

40. Priya is a cosmetic chemist who designs cosmetic products for the brand
Faces Canada. Which type of iron will be used if she wants to make
cosmetics?
(a) Iron Blue
(b) Black iron oxide
(c) Raw iron
(d) Powdered iron

41. Where does the aluminium plant in Renukoot, Uttar Pradesh get its supply
of bauxite from?
(a) Ranchi and Gumla
(b) Ranchi and Jabalpur
(c) Ranchi and Balaghat
(d) Ranchi and Amarkantak plateau

42. To make stainless steel, which minerals are alloyed with copper?
(a) Iron and tin
(b) Iron and zinc
(c) Iron and nickel
(d) Iron and coal
43. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.
Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: The economic development of a country is influenced by the
availability of minerals.
Reason: India has a rich variety of minerals due to its varied geological
structure.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY:

44. With reference to the distribution of different types of coal, find the
incorrect pair.
(a) Anthracite: It is found in Jammu and Kashmir only.
(b) Bituminous coal: It is found mainly in Gondwana coal fields.
(c) Lignite: It is found in parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
(d) Peat: It occurs on the Nilgiri mountains in patches, in the Kashmir
valley and swampy areas of coastal plains.
45. Observe the picture and identify the type of energy resource which is
extracted.

(a) Coal
(b) Mineral oil
(c) Hydel Power
(d) Biogas
46. What is common between both the images?

(a) Both are used for household purposes

(b) Both are used in industries
(c) Both are used in automobiles
(d) Both are used in factories

47. Name the foul smelling gas added to LPG so that any leakage of LPG can
be detected.
(a) Ethyl mercaptan
(b) Ethylene oxide
(c) Ethylene glycol
(d) Acetaldehyde

48. Which states benefit from the Bhakra Nangal project?

(a) Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
(b) Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
(c) Punjab, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan
(d) Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan
NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY:

49. What are Solar cells also known as?

(a) Super
(b) Plutonic
(c) Photovoltaic
(d) Solaristic

50. With reference to the nuclear power plants in India, pick the incorrect
pair.
(a) Kaiga - Karnataka
(b) Narora - Uttar Pradesh
(c) Tarapur - Tamil Nadu
(d) Kakrapar - Gujarat

51. Observe the picture and identify the non-conventional source of energy
which is being generated.

(a) Tidal energy

(b) Nuclear power
(c) Solar energy
(d) Wind energy
52. Which of the following is the most promising geothermal energy site in
India?
(a) Puga valley in Jammu
(b) Tattapani in Maharashtra
(c) Cambay Graben in West Bengal
(d) Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh

53. Where in India is the world’s largest solar park?

(a) Bhadla solar park in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
(b) Bhadla solar park in Amravati, Maharashtra
(c) Bhadla solar park in Panjim, Goa
(d) Bhadla solar park in Guwahati, Assam

AGRICULTURE - I:
54. Which type of agriculture is also known as slash and burn method?
(a) Subsistence farming
(b) Shifting agriculture
(c) Intensive farming
(d) Extensive farming
55. Observe the picture and identify the type of farming practised on this
farmland.

(a) Plantation Farming

(b) Intensive farming
(c) Extensive farming
(d) Subsistence farming
56. Observe the picture. With reference to the advantages of mixed farming,
pick the correct option.

(i) Crops and animals are raised simultaneously.

(ii) Two or more crops are grown together.
(iii) Rotation of crops is practised.
(iv) It ensures steady income to the farmers.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

57. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.
Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: The government has tried to discourage shifting cultivation due to
its wasteful nature and adverse effects on the environment.
Reason: Intercropping is used in many areas as an alternative to
shifting cultivation.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
 (b) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

58. Which of the following is an economic problem of Indian agriculture?

(a) Unreliable rainfall
(b) Soil erosion
(c) Challenges posed by globalisation
(d) Lack of irrigation facilities

AGRICULTURE - II:

59. Observe the map and answer the following question:

Which state is the leading producer of wheat in India?

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) West bengal
(c) Maharashtra
 (d) Punjab

60. Broadcasting method, drilling method and dibbling method are used to
sow which seeds in India?
(a) Rice
(b) Jowar
(c) Bajra
(d) Ragi

61. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.
Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: Tropical crops such as Zayad Kharif and Zayad Rabi crops can be
grown throughout the year in Southern India.
Reason: The temperature is high enough to grow such tropical crops
throughout the year provided the soil has enough moisture.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

62. Who am I?
Identify the crop based on the points given below.
(i) I can grow under conditions of very low rainfall and can withstand very
severe drought.
(ii) I am raised on red, light black and sandy loams in Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu and on well-drained alluvial loams of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and
Gujarat.
(iii) My agricultural yield is lower than wheat and rice but much higher than
most other millets.
(a) Wheat
(b) Jowar
(c) Bajra
(d) Ragi
63. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.
Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: Pulses are usually rotated with other crops.
Reason: Pulses fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil and increase the
natural fertility of the soil.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

AGRICULTURE - III:

64. Which method of growing sugarcane should be adopted if one wants to

save time, labour and money?
(a) Sett method
(b) Ratooning
(c) Sowing seeds
(d) Hill dropping

65. Which country introduced groundnuts to India?

(a) Brazil
(b) Portugal
(c) Egypt
(d) France

66. There are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason{R}.
Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion: Before sowing, the soybean is covered with jaggery and rhizobium.
Reason: When coated with jaggery and rhizobium, it enhances the
nitrogen-fixing capabilities of soybean plants leading to improved crop
yields and reduced dependency on synthetic fertilisers.
(e) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(f) Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
(g) A is true but R is false
(h) A is false but R is true
67. Who am I?
Identify the crop on the basis of the clues given.
(i) I am relished with makki ki roti in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
(ii) I am used extensively in north India as a cooking medium.
(iii) In Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, I am used as an important cattle
feed.
(a) Groundnut
(b) Sugarcane
(c) Soyabean
(d) Mustard
AGRICULTURE - IV:

68. Observe the map and identify the leading state for jute.

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) West Bengal
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
69. Which of the following climatic conditions are conducive to the growth of
cotton?
(i) Rainfall during the boll-opening and harvesting period
(ii) The day temperature should be 26 degrees in October.
(iii) A long growing-period of at least 200 frost free-days.
(iv) Rainfall more than 85cm
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii)

70. Arrange the following steps in the correct order in the processing of black
tea.
(a) Rolling, fermentation. Drying, withering and blending
(b) Fermentation, blending, drying, rolling and withering
(c) Withering, drying, rolling, withering and blending
(d) Withering, rolling, fermentation, drying and blending

71. There are different types of teas. Each one has its own processing process.
With reference to the brick tea, identify its processing process.
(a) It is processed by drying the leaves, crushing them in a machine and
fermenting them.
(b) It is not dried in the sun but in ovens after the leaves are steamed in
large vats and crushed in machines.
(c) This tea is prepared by partially drying and fermenting the leaves.
(d) The inferior and coarser leaves, stems and tea-dust are compressed into
rectangular blocks.

72. Who introduced the coffee plant in India?

(a) Abu Bababudan
(b) Karim Bababudan
(c) Ismail Bababudan
(d) Fakir Bababudan
TRANSPORT:

73. What is the Vande Bharat train primarily known for?

(a) High-speed connectivity
(b) Luxury dining
(c) Historical significance
(d) Scenic routes

74. What is the maximum speed that Vande Bharat Express can achieve?
(a) 100 km/h
(b) 160 km/h
(c) 200 km/m
(d) 250 km/h

75. Which Indian railway station is the starting point for the Vande Bharat
train's journey to Varanasi?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Chennai

76. Vande Bharat Express is often referred to as India's first ____.

(a) Bullet train
(b) Electric train
(c) Luxury train
(d) Double-decker train

77. What distinguishes Vande Bharat Express from traditional Indian trains
in terms of seating arrangements?
(a) Reserved seating only
(b) Standing room only
(c) Open seating
(d) Sleeping berths only
78. How many coaches are there in a standard Vande Bharat Express train?
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 16
(d) 24

79. Vande Bharat Express was designed and built by which government
organisation?
(a) Indian Railways
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
(c) National High-Speed Rail Corporation
(d) Ministry of Transportation

80. What is the maximum passenger capacity of a typical Vande Bharat

Express coach?
(a) 50
(b) 100
(c) 150
(d) 200

81. Which two cities are connected by the Vande Bharat train route from
Delhi?
(a) Delhi to Agra
(b) Delhi to Jaipur
(c) Delhi to Varanasi
(d) Delhi to Mumbai

82. The Vande Bharat Express is known for its energy-efficient features, such
as regenerative braking and LED lighting. What type of train is it in this
regard?
(a) Diesel-powered
(b) Steam-powered
(c) Electric-powered
(d) Solar-powered
83. With reference to the total length (in lakh km) of different roads in India,
pick the incorrect pair.
(i) National Highways: 96,260.72
(ii) State Highways: 1,31,899 km
(iii) Other Roads: 35,867 km
Ans: 30,71841 lakh km

84. Apart from the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically

sensitive areas, this organisation undertakes snow clearance in high altitude
areas and construction of airfields, buildings and permanent bridges.
(a) Bridge Roads Organisation
(b) Border Roads Organisation
(c) Bridge and Ridge Organisation
(d) Broad Road Organisation

85. Identify the National Waterway from the clues given below.
(i) This national waterway connects the Dhuberi - Sadiya stretch of 891 km.
(ii) It connects the North East region with Kolkata and Haldia ports through
Bangladesh and Sunderbans waterways.
(iii) It was declared as a National Waterway in 1988.
(a) National Waterway no. 1
(b) National Waterway no. 2
(c) National Waterway no. 3
(d) National Waterway no. 4

86. Which of the following are some of the major problems of the inland
waterways?
(i) Seasonal fluctuation of water
(ii) Shallow depth of the river
(iii) Undulating river bed and their silting
(iv) Reduction of water level due to diversion of irrigation
(a) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
87. Which of the following ports is located on the eastern coast of India?
(a) Tuticorin
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kandla
(d) Mangalore

WASTE MANAGEMENT - I:

88. Which of the following is a source of water pollution?

(a) Smoke emitted from refineries, factories, automobiles
(b) Burning of garbage
(c) Construction material
(d) Offshore drilling and oil spills

89. Observe the image and identify the phenomenon.

(a) Bioaccumulation
(b) Biomagnification
(c) Biodegradation
 (d) Bioassociation

90. Which of the following air-borne diseases is caused by virus?

(a) Cholera
(b) Diarrhoea
(c) Typhoid
(d) Dysentery

91. Observe the image of the Taj mahal. Its colour is changing on account of
acid rain. Which oxides are responsible for the change of colour of Taj Mahal?

(a) Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide

(b) Nitrogen dioxide and ammonium sulphide
(c) Sulphur dioxide and sodium chloride
(d) Sulphur dioxide and Hydrochloric acid
92. Which metal caused the Minamata Disease in Minamata, Japan?
(a) Copper
(b) Mercury
(c) Gold
(d) Silver

WASTE MANAGEMENT - II:

93. Which of the following is a recyclable waste?

(a) Old medicines
(b) Batteries
(c) Fertilisers and pesticide containers
(d) Glass

94. In which city a beautiful garden (rock garden) has been created using
waste products like tin cans, bottles, broken pieces of crockery?
(a) Delhi
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) Chandigarh
(d) Gurgaon
95. Observe the picture and identify the method of waste disposal.

(a) Open dumping

(b) Sanitary landfill
(c) Incineration
(d) Composting
 96. Observe the picture and match the column.

Sr. Type of waste Sr. Examples of different types of waste

No. No.
(1) Wet (i) Paper, glass, plastic, cardboard, Styrofoam, rubber, metal,
food packaging material, etc.

(2) Dry (ii) LCD monitors, smart displays, and tablets, OLED desktop
monitors, laptops, and tablets, VCRs, Portable DVD players
with video screens.

(3) Sanitary (iii) Kitchen waste including tea leaves, eggshells, fruit and
vegetable peels, leftover and/or stale food.

(4) E-waste (iv) Diapers, bandages, nails, medicines, swept dust, razors,
blades and used syringes.

(a) 1 - iii, 2 - i, 3 - iv, 4 - ii

(b) 1 - ii, 2 - i, 3 - iv, 4 - iii
(c) 1 - iv, 2 - i, 3 - ii, 4 - iii
(d) 1 - i, 2 - ii, 3 - iv, 4 - iii
97. Which of the following is an aerobic method of decomposing solid wastes?
(a) Open dumping
(b) Sanitary landfill
(c) Incineration
(d) Composting

98. With reference to separation of waste, which of the following instructions

will be given to the society members?
(i) Keep separate containers for dry and wet waste in the kitchen.

(ii) Keep plastic from the kitchen clean and dry and drop it into the dry waste
bin.

(iii) Send dry waste out of your home daily.

(iv) Store and send wet waste out of the home, once a week.

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (ii)

99. Which harmful toxin affects the development of a child’s brain?

(a) Mercury
(b) Cadmium
(c) Lead
(d) Zinc
100. Which of the following is included in the three R’s of waste management?
(a) Reduce - Regenerate - Recycle
(b) Regenerate - Reuse - Recycle
(c) Reduce - Remove - Regenerate
(d) Reduce - Reuse - Recycle

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