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OUR ENVIRONMENT MCQs

Total Questions : 57 | Page 4 of 6 pages
Question 31.


Biological magnification is highest in food consumed by ________.


  1.     humans
  2.     snakes
  3.     insects
  4.     reptiles
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> humans
:
A
Chemicals present in fertilisers and pesticides can enter inside soil or water bodies. From there, they can be taken up by aquatic or terrestrial plants and animals. Since, these chemicals are not degradable. They get accumulated at each trophic level. Human beings, are the top carnivores hence occupy the top level in the food chain. So, the maximum concentration of these chemicals will be accumulated in their bodies.
Question 32.


For the composting to be efficient, what should be the nature of the organic content being used?


  1.     Completely synthetic
  2.     Product with carbon as major constituent
  3.     Partially synthetic
  4.     Synthetic polymer
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Product with carbon as major constituent
:
B

Compost is made out of organic substances which have carbon as a major constituent. In other words, biodegradable substances are required for composting. Thus, the product should be made of biodegradable substances, usually organic.
For The Composting To Be Efficient, What Should Be The Natur...


Question 33.


Assertion: Plastic bags remain as harmful substances in both soil and water.


Reason: Soil microflora lacks bio-catalysts for rendering plastics harmless.


  1.     A is true and R is false
  2.     Both A and R are true
  3.     A is false, R is true
  4.     Both A and R are false
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Both A and R are true
:
B

The organic matter is decomposed by the microorganisms present in the soil or water. They do so with the help of enzymes that help them to digest complex organic molecules into simpler ones. But the micro-organisms present on the earth today lack such enzymes which will help them to digest plastic. Hence, plastic cannot be decomposed and becomes non-biodegradable. 


Question 34.


Which among the following are abiotic components?


  1.     Air
  2.     Water
  3.     Birds
  4.     Soil
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Water
:
A, B, and D
Abiotic or non-living things are the physical components of the environment. A few examples of abiotic factors are water, soil, air, heat, and light.  
On the other hand, biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem such as plants, animals and micro-organisms.
Here, bird is a biotic component.
Question 35.


How can an aquarium be made into a self-sustaining unit like a natural ecosystem?


  1.     By adding some chemicals into the water
  2.     By adding more plants and animals
  3.     By placing oxygen gas container in the aquarium.
  4.     By adding more fish
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> By adding more plants and animals
:
B

An aquarium can be made self-sustained by adding more plants and animals in it which would help in recycling of certain substance like carbon dioxide, wastes etc which would otherwise pollute the environment of the aquarium.


Question 36.


Food chain is a series of organisms in which each organism becomes a food source for the next one.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     insects
  4.     reptiles
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
A food chain is a series of organisms where each organism becomes a food source for the next one. For example, grass becomes food for grasshopper and grasshopper for mouse and mouse for owl. In other words, a food chain is a basic network that shows the linear flow of nutrients and energy from one trophic level to another.
Food Chain Is A Series Of Organisms In Which Each Organism B...
Question 37.


Which amongst the following are heterotrophs?
 


  1.     Jaguars
  2.     Sharks
  3.     Human beings
  4.     Bears
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Jaguars
:
A, B, C, and D
Organisms that obtain energy (i.e.,nutrition) from organic compounds or materials are called heterotrophs.
In other words, they are unable to produce their own food and therefore, have to consume or ingest organic compounds as a source of energy.
Also, heterotrophs occupy the upper levels of the food web and that their survival is dependent on the producers (autotrophs). 
Jaguars and sharks come under the category of carnivores and are predators who hunt to feed on their prey.
Most humans and bears are omnivores, who eat both plants and animals as well.
Question 38.


Current concentration of CO2 in atmosphere is:


  1.     270 ppmv
  2.     350 ppmv
  3.     430 ppmv
  4.     500 ppmv
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 430 ppmv
:
C

430 ppmv is the current concentration of CO2  in atmosphere. The global concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere – the primary driver of recent climate change – has reached over 400 parts per million (ppm) for the first time this year. The safe level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is 350 parts per million.
Current Concentration Of CO2 in Atmosphere Is:


Question 39.


Which among the following pictures are biodegradable substances?


Which Among The Following Pictures Are Biodegradable Substan...


  1.     1
  2.     2
  3.     3
  4.     1 and 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 2
:
B

Paper is biodegrdable and hence the bags made out of paper are also biodegradable. Polyethene bags and waste parts of mobile phones or any other electronic devices (e-waste) are non-biodegradable.


Question 40.


Bacteria plays important role in an ecosystem because 


  1.     they act as producers.
  2.     they act as decomposers.
  3.     they act as consumers.
  4.     they act as parasites.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> they act as decomposers.
:
B

Microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, act as decomposers as they break down complex organic substances into simpler inorganic substances that go into the soil. These inorganic substances are then recycled by plants.
Decomposers are considered to be of great importance as in their absence, earth would be filled with dead bodies.


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