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UNIT 1: Understanding Environment,

1 MARK QUESTIONS
1. What is environment?
2. Define sustainability.
3. What are natural resources?
4. Give one example of renewable resource.
5. Give one example of non-renewable resource.
6. What is deforestation?
7. What is water conservation?
8. Define energy security.
9. What is food security?
10. What is intergenerational equity?

2 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Name the components of environment.
2. Explain man–environment relationship.
3. Define sustainable development.
4. Classify natural resources.
5. What is overutilization of resources?
6. Mention two methods of water conservation.
7. What is energy conservation?
8. Why is public awareness important for environmental protection?
9. Define intragenerational equity.
10. What is sustainable resource management?

5 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain the components of environment and their importance.
2. Explain the types of natural resources with examples.
3. Explain the concept of sustainability.
4. Discuss the effects of overutilization of natural resources.
5. Explain various methods of water conservation.
 6. Discuss the causes and effects of deforestation.
7. Explain the concept of energy security.
8. Discuss the challenges of food security.

8 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain the relationship between environment and business operations.
2. Discuss issues related to overutilization of natural resources and their conservation
strategies.
3. Explain sustainability and sustainable development in detail.
4. Explain intergenerational and intragenerational equity with examples.
5. Discuss the role of public awareness and education in environmental conservation.

UNIT 2: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and

1 MARK QUESTIONS
1. What is an ecosystem?
2. Define biodiversity.
3. What is in-situ conservation?
4. What is ex-situ conservation?
5. Define carrying capacity.
6. What is homeostasis?
7. What is ecosystem resilience?
8. What is a food chain?
9. Why is India called a mega-diverse nation?
10. What is a biosphere reserve?

2 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Name the components of an ecosystem.
2. Write the importance of biodiversity.
3. Mention two causes of biodiversity loss.
4. Explain ecosystem resilience.
5. What is carrying capacity?
6. Give examples of in-situ conservation.
 7. Give examples of ex-situ conservation.
8. What is a wildlife sanctuary?
9. What is a national park?
10. State the importance of biodiversity in India.

5 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain the structure and functions of an ecosystem.
2. What is biodiversity? Explain its importance.
3. Explain the major threats to biodiversity.
4. Explain in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods.
5. Explain the importance of sustainable ecosystem management.
6. Explain India as a mega-diverse nation.

8 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain ecosystem, its structure, functions, and types.
2. Discuss the methods of biodiversity conservation in detail.
3. Explain ecosystem resilience, homeostasis, and carrying capacity.
4. Write a detailed note on in-situ and ex-situ conservation.

UNIT 3: Environmental Pollution, Waste

1 MARK QUESTIONS
1. What is environmental pollution?
2. What is air pollution?
3. What is water pollution?
4. Define noise pollution.
5. What is soil pollution?
6. What is marine pollution?
7. What is global warming?
8. What is the greenhouse effect?
9. What is acid rain?
10. What is solid waste?
 2 MARK QUESTIONS
1. List the major types of environmental pollution.
2. Mention two sources of air pollution.
3. State two effects of water pollution.
4. What is ozone layer depletion?
5. Explain climate change.
6. What is solid waste management?
7. Name two cleaner technologies.
8. What are natural disasters?
9. What are man-made disasters?
10. Mention two pollution episodes in India.

5 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution.
2. Discuss water pollution and its impacts.
3. Explain global warming and climate change.
4. Discuss solid waste management methods.
5. Explain the causes and effects of acid rain.
6. Explain natural and man-made disasters.

8 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain various types of environmental pollution and their impacts.
2. Discuss climate change, greenhouse effect, and ozone layer depletion.
3. Explain solid waste management and the role of cleaner technologies.
4. Discuss natural and man-made disasters and their management.
5. Explain the role of businesses in reducing environmental pollution.

UNIT 4: Social Issues, Legislation, and

1 MARK QUESTIONS
1. What is sustainable development?
2. What is environmental ethics?
3. What is environmental justice?
4. What is responsible consumption?
5. What is environmental legislation?
6. Name the Water Act year.
7. Name the Air Act year.
8. Name the Environment Protection Act year.
9. What is the role of judiciary in environment protection?
10. What is social responsibility?

2 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain society–environment interaction.
2. Define environmental ethics.
3. Role of business in sustainable development.
4. What is responsible consumption?
5. Explain environmental justice.
6. Write two objectives of Water Act, 1974.
7. Write two objectives of Air Act, 1981.
8. Write two objectives of Environment Protection Act, 1986.
9. What is the role of judiciary in environmental protection?
10. Explain corporate social responsibility.

5 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Explain social issues related to environment.
2. Discuss the role of businesses in achieving sustainable development.
3. Explain responsible consumption and sustainable lifestyle.
4. Discuss Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
5. Explain Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
6. Discuss Environment Protection Act, 1986.

8 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Discuss social issues related to environment and sustainable development.
2. Explain the role of business and ethics in environmental protection.
3. Discuss major environmental legislations in India.
4. Explain the role of judiciary in environmental conservation.
5. Write a detailed note on environmental justice and sustainability.