Joseph & Mary Public School
Class XII
Ch- Environment and sustainable development
MCQ
Q-1The government set up the Central Pollution Control Board to control:
(a)Air Pollution
(b) Noise Pollution
(C)Water Pollution
(d) Soil Erosion
Q-2Out of the following, which one causes "Ozone Depletion"?
(a)Land Degradation
(b)High levels of chlorine and bromine compounds in the stratosphere
(c)Increase in greenhouse gas concentrations
(d)Deforestation
Q-3Sustainable development can be achieved by:
(a)Restricting use of renewable resources
(b) Controlling the growth of population
(c)Controlling pollution
(d) All of these
Q-4When was the term 'Sustainable Development' came into existence?
(a)1979
(b) 1980
(c)1981
(d) 1982
3 marks
Q-1 Identify the situation depicted in the given figure and explain any one strategy to effectively overcome
the problem.
Q-2 State any two strategies to achieve the objective of sustainable development.
Q-3. Interpret the given picture and explain any one strategy to control it from becoming an ecological
disaster.
Q-4 Interpret the given picture, on account of current environmental challenges
4 marks
Q-1 Is environmental crisis a recent phenomenon?If so,why?
Q-2 State the functions of pollution control board?
Q-3 Discuss global warming with its causes and impact.
6 marks
Q-1 Read the following text carefully :
In order to address two major environmental concerns in India, viz. water and air pollution, the government set
up the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 1974. This was followed by states establishing their own state
level boards to address all the environmental concerns.
They investigate, collect and disseminate information relating to water, air and land pollution, lay down
standards for sewage/trade effluent and emissions. These boards provide technical assistance to governments
in promoting cleanliness of streams and wells by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and
improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
These boards also carry out and sponsor investigation and research relating to problems of water and air
pollution and for their prevention, control or abatement.
They organise , through mass media, a comprehensive mass awareness programme for the same.
The PCBs prepare manuals, codes and guidelines relating to treatment and disposal of sewage and trade
effluents.
They assess the air quality through regulation of industries. In fact, state boards, through their district level
officials, periodically inspect every industry under their jurisdiction to assess the adequacy of treatment
measures provided to treat the effluent and gaseous emissions.
It also provides background air quality data needed for industrial siting and town planning.
The pollution control boards collect, collate and disseminate technical and statistical data relating to water
pollution. They monitor the quality of water in 125 rivers (including the tributaries), wells, lakes, creeks, ponds,
tanks, drains and canals.
On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions
1. State any two concerns owing to which the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established.
2. Explain any two functions performed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
3. Elaborate any two strategies to ensure sustainable development as adopted by India.
Q-2 Discuss various reasons for environmental crisis?
