(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions

Assertion (A): Rain water harvesting techniques have application in urban as well as rural areas.

Reason (R): In ancient days people did not have knowledge about water conservation.

People of Ladakh usually have dry composting toilets (DCT).

Which of the following statements is TRUE about DCT.

The source of electricity generated by large dams is ______.

Rooftop rain water harvesting is practiced in cities for storing rainwater. Select the correct sequence of the structures for rooftop rainwater harvesting.

1. Conduit
2. Recharge structure
3. Catchment area
4. Storage tank

A mini hydel power plant can generate electricity:

List any three impacts of siltation of waterways.

The picture given below is of water conservation management.

1. Identify the type of water conservation management.
2. Describe any four aims of the identified water management.

“Wetlands are vital for human survival.” List any three importance of wetlands.

List any five problems faced with large dams.

Water is the elixir of life, a very important natural resource. Your science teacher wants you to prepare a project plan for assessment. “How to save water?”

1. Write any three ways that you will suggest to bring awareness in your neighbourhood.
2. Recommend any two methods to prevent further depletion of the underground water table.

Name the international convention for protecting the wetlands. 

Where was the International Convention on Wetlands adopted?

What is brain drain?

Enumerate any five positive actions you have taken in the past week to contribute to the conservation of our natural resources.

Among the statements given below, select the correct ones that describe the concept of sustainable development:

1. Planned growth with minimum damage to environment.
2. Growth irrespective of the extent of damage to environment.
3. Growth that is acceptable to all stakeholders.
4. Minimal developmental works to conserve environment.

NGOs work for the betterment of the society and environment. In this context state the role of NGOs in Child’s Welfare.

The picture given below is of a logo of a society.

1. What is the literal meaning of the term shown in the picture?
2. Enumerate two primary objectives of the 'Dastkar’ society.

State any three objectives of sustainable development.

Study the picture and answer the questions that follows:

1. Where is it situated?
2. List any four sustainable practices adopted by the people of Auroville.

What do you mean by North-South divide?