The chapter "Our Environment" is a crucial segment of the Class 10 Biology syllabus, carrying significant weightage in the CBSE Board Exams. It bridges the gap between biological concepts and real-world ecological challenges. Understanding the dynamics of ecosystems, the flow of energy, and the impact of human activities on the biosphere is essential for students to score well in both MCQs and case-based questions.
This practice quiz is meticulously designed to align with the latest NCERT curriculum and CBSE 2024-25 examination pattern. It covers high-yield topics such as the Law of energy transfer, biological magnification, ozone layer depletion, and sustainable waste management. Mastery of these concepts not only ensures academic success but also fosters environmental consciousness in young learners.
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Q1. Which of the following is an abiotic component of an ecosystem?
Bacteria
Humus
Plants
Fungi
Q2. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by:
Herbivores
Carnivores
Producers
Decomposers
Q3. According to the Law, if of solar energy is trapped by producers, how much energy will be available to the next trophic level?
Q4. Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
Paper
Vegetable peels
Plastic bottles
Cotton cloth
Q5. The formation of Ozone () in the upper atmosphere is a result of:
Action of rays on
Action of rays on
Combination of and
Accumulation of
Q6. What happens if all the deer are removed from a food chain: Grass Deer Tiger?
The population of tiger increases
The population of grass decreases
The tiger starts eating grass
The population of tigers decreases and grass increases
Q7. Biological magnification refers to:
Increase in body size of organisms in a food chain
Increase in the concentration of harmful chemicals at successive trophic levels
Increase in the number of organisms in a population
Growth of plants due to fertilizers
Q8. Which of the following groups contain only biodegradable items?
Grass, flowers, and leather
Grass, wood, and plastic
Fruit peels, cake, and lime juice
Cake, wood, and grass
Q9. The flow of energy in an ecosystem is always:
Unidirectional
Bidirectional
Cyclic
Multidirectional
Q10. Ozone layer depletion is mainly caused by:
Chlorofluorocarbons ()
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Pesticides
Q11. If an organism is a producer, it belongs to the:
First trophic level
Second trophic level
Third trophic level
Fourth trophic level
Q12. In an ecosystem, herbivores represent:
Primary consumers
Secondary consumers
Tertiary consumers
Producers
Q13. Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
Forest
Pond
Lake
Crop field
Q14. The percentage of solar energy captured by autotrophs for synthesis of food is about:
Q15. Decomposers in an ecosystem:
Convert inorganic material to organic compounds
Convert organic material to inorganic forms
Trap solar energy and convert it into chemical energy
Do not depend on other organisms for food
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