A Great Son of India

A Great Son of India – Additional Questions Class 10 ENGLISH

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Chapter: A Great Son of India (Dr. S. Radhakrishnan)

Section A: 1-Mark Comprehension Questions (30 Questions)

(Three different non-MCQ formats: Short Answer, Fill in the Blanks, and True/False. Answers are provided at the end of this section.)

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Question ❓.1 Who is the speaker of this speech?

Question ❓.2 On whose birthday is the speaker delivering this speech?

Question ❓.3 What did Vivekananda's life and teachings prepare India for?

Question ❓.4 Who was the transcendent religious genius and great Master of Swami Vivekananda?

Question ❓.5 What are the two dominant features of the modern age according to the speaker?

Question ❓.6 What is the most obvious fact of life mentioned in the text?

Question ❓.7 What do the Vedas mean, according to Vivekananda?

Question ❓.8 What is the ultimate test of true religion?

Question ❓.9 What is the 'antar-jyoti' that cannot be put out?

Question ❓.10 To what level did Vivekananda raise work?

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Question ❓.11 Vivekananda was one of the great leaders of the Indian ________.

Question ❓.12 Modern man must learn to live with a religion which commends itself to his intellectual conscience and to the spirit of ________.

Question ❓.13 Everything in this world ________ away, including the written word and the painted picture.

Question ❓.14 Time is symbolized in India's tradition by birth and ________.

Question ❓.15 For Vivekananda, religion is ________; it is personal change and integration.

Question ❓.16 Intolerance is an expression of religious ________ and not humility.

Question ❓.17 Each soul has the right to choose its own path and seek ________ in its own way.

Question ❓.18 The Divine is in us, ready to come to the surface at the first suitable ________.

Question ❓.19 To overcome enemies we must possess ________, or renunciation of hatred.

Question ❓.20 We must establish a spiritual religion which brings society nearer to the ________, or the Kingdom of God.

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Question ❓.21 True/False: Vivekananda professed to be the formulator of a completely new system of thought.

Question ❓.22 True/False: The speaker says we cannot ask educated people to accept faith without rational evidence.

Question ❓.23 True/False: The earth on which we live may one day become unfit for human habitation.

Question ❓.24 True/False: Vivekananda wrote books on Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga.

Question ❓.25 True/False: Secularism requires us merely to tolerate other religions, but not to understand them.

Question ❓.26 True/False: During his travels abroad, Vivekananda felt very happy about the backwardness of India.

Question ❓.27 True/False: The Vedas are merely books written by a single person in a specific time.

Question ❓.28 True/False: A true religion divides man from man and supports exploitation.

Question ❓.29 True/False: Vivekananda exhorted us to seek salvation through the service of God in man.

Question ❓.30 True/False: Dr. Radhakrishnan was distributing prizes for recitation and speech competitions.

Answers for Section A | www.WithTeachers.in Answer 🎯.1 Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Answer 🎯.2 Swami Vivekananda (his 92nd birthday). Answer 🎯.3 The new age of freedom. Answer 🎯.4 Shri Ramakrishna. Answer 🎯.5 Science and democracy. Answer 🎯.6 Its transience. Answer 🎯.7 The accumulated treasure of spiritual laws discovered by different persons in different times. Answer 🎯.8 Recognition of truth and reconciliation with human beings. Answer 🎯.9 The inner light or the Divine in every man. Answer 🎯.10 Worship. Answer 🎯.11 Renaissance. Answer 🎯.12 science. Answer 🎯.13 passes. Answer 🎯.14 death. Answer 🎯.15 Yoga. Answer 🎯.16 conceit. Answer 🎯.17 God. Answer 🎯.18 opportunity. Answer 🎯.19 ahimsa. Answer 🎯.20 Ramrajya. Answer 🎯.21 False (He did not profess to be the formulator of a new system of thought). Answer 🎯.22 True. Answer 🎯.23 True. Answer 🎯.24 True. Answer 🎯.25 False (It requires us not merely to tolerate, but to understand and love other religions). Answer 🎯.26 False (He felt miserable about it). Answer 🎯.27 False (By the Vedas no books are meant; they mean accumulated spiritual laws). Answer 🎯.28 False (Any religion which divides man from man cannot commend itself to us today). Answer 🎯.29 True. Answer 🎯.30 True.

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Synonyms (Provide a synonym based on the text/glossary)

Question ❓.31 What is the synonym for "transience"?

Question ❓.32 What is the synonym for "perpetual"?

Question ❓.33 What is the synonym for "annihilate"?

Question ❓.34 What is the synonym for "vehemently"?

Question ❓.35 What is the synonym for "reconciliation"?

Question ❓.36 What is the synonym for "exhorted"?

Question ❓.37 What is the synonym for "fortified"?

Question ❓.38 What is the synonym for "precariousness"?

Antonyms (Provide the exact opposite)

Question ❓.39 Provide the antonym for "freedom".

Question ❓.40 Provide the antonym for "dominant".

Question ❓.41 Provide the antonym for "intolerance".

Question ❓.42 Provide the antonym for "humility".

Question ❓.43 Provide the antonym for "backwardness".

Question ❓.44 Provide the antonym for "constructive".

Question ❓.45 Provide the antonym for "spiritual".

Question ❓.46 Provide the antonym for "obvious".

Noun Forms

Question ❓.47 What is the noun form of "distribute"?

Question ❓.48 What is the noun form of "impress"?

Question ❓.49 What is the noun form of "inspire"?

Question ❓.50 What is the noun form of "educate"?

Question ❓.51 What is the noun form of "recognize"?

Question ❓.52 What is the noun form of "tolerate"?

Question ❓.53 What is the noun form of "attain"?

Verb Forms

Question ❓.54 What is the verb form of "achievement"?

Question ❓.55 What is the verb form of "competition"?

Question ❓.56 What is the verb form of "explanation"?

Question ❓.57 What is the verb form of "adjustment"?

Question ❓.58 What is the verb form of "transformation"?

Question ❓.59 What is the verb form of "justification"?

Question ❓.60 What is the verb form of "exploitation"?

Direct Speech (Change into Direct Speech)

Question ❓.61 Dr. Radhakrishnan said that he was happy to be there.

Question ❓.62 Vivekananda stated that by the Vedas no books were meant.

Question ❓.63 The speaker said that they were not secular in the sense that they were indifferent to religion.

Question ❓.64 He stated that the two dominant features of our age were science and democracy.

Question ❓.65 Vivekananda said that they united themselves with every religion.

Indirect Speech (Change into Indirect Speech)

Question ❓.66 Vivekananda said, "By the Vedas no books are meant."

Question ❓.67 The speaker said, "I have no doubt they have been impressed."

Question ❓.68 He said, "Everything in this world passes away."

Question ❓.69 Vivekananda said, "We Hindus do not merely tolerate."

Question ❓.70 Dr. Radhakrishnan said, "The ultimate tests of true religions are recognition of truth."

Other Grammar (Voice, Prepositions, and Tags)

Question ❓.71 Change the voice: They have won these rewards.

Question ❓.72 Fill in the preposition: He spoke ___ the saint's 92nd birthday.

Question ❓.73 Fill in the preposition: The students competed ___ the prizes.

Question ❓.74 Fill in the article: He was one of ___ great leaders.

Question ❓.75 Change the voice: Vivekananda raises work to the level of worship.

Question ❓.76 Change the voice: The Upanisads give us an explanation.

Question ❓.77 Fill in the preposition: We believe ___ freedom of conscience.

Question ❓.78 Fill in the preposition: He protested vehemently ___ the abuse of religion.

Question ❓.79 Fill in the article: It is ___ longing for life eternal.

Question ❓.80 Add a question tag: They have come to stay, _______?

Answers for Section B | www.WithTeachers.in Answer 🎯.31 Impermanence / Short-lived nature. Answer 🎯.32 Unending / Continuous. Answer 🎯.33 Destroy / Wipe out. Answer 🎯.34 Strongly / Forcefully. Answer 🎯.35 Harmonizing / Reunion. Answer 🎯.36 Urged / Advised. Answer 🎯.37 Strengthened. Answer 🎯.38 Uncertainty / Insecurity. Answer 🎯.39 Slavery / Captivity. Answer 🎯.40 Submissive / Minor. Answer 🎯.41 Tolerance. Answer 🎯.42 Pride / Arrogance / Conceit. Answer 🎯.43 Progress / Advancement. Answer 🎯.44 Destructive. Answer 🎯.45 Material / Physical. Answer 🎯.46 Hidden / Obscure. Answer 🎯.47 Distribution. Answer 🎯.48 Impression. Answer 🎯.49 Inspiration. Answer 🎯.50 Education. Answer 🎯.51 Recognition. Answer 🎯.52 Tolerance. Answer 🎯.53 Attainment. Answer 🎯.54 Achieve. Answer 🎯.55 Compete. Answer 🎯.56 Explain. Answer 🎯.57 Adjust. Answer 🎯.58 Transform. Answer 🎯.59 Justify. Answer 🎯.60 Exploit. Answer 🎯.61 Dr. Radhakrishnan said, "I am happy to be here." Answer 🎯.62 Vivekananda said, "By the Vedas no books are meant." Answer 🎯.63 The speaker said, "We are not secular in the sense that we are indifferent to religion." Answer 🎯.64 He said, "The two dominant features of our age are science and democracy." Answer 🎯.65 Vivekananda said, "We unite ourselves with every religion." Answer 🎯.66 Vivekananda stated that by the Vedas no books were meant. Answer 🎯.67 The speaker said that he had no doubt they had been impressed. Answer 🎯.68 He said that everything in that world passed away (or passes away, as it is a universal truth). Answer 🎯.69 Vivekananda said that they Hindus did not merely tolerate. Answer 🎯.70 Dr. Radhakrishnan said that the ultimate tests of true religions were recognition of truth. Answer 🎯.71 These rewards have been won by them. Answer 🎯.72 on. Answer 🎯.73 for. Answer 🎯.74 the. Answer 🎯.75 Work is raised to the level of worship by Vivekananda. Answer 🎯.76 An explanation is given to us by the Upanisads. (Or: We are given an explanation by the Upanisads.) Answer 🎯.77 in. Answer 🎯.78 against. Answer 🎯.79 a. Answer 🎯.80 haven't they?

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Chapter: Air Pollution : A Hidden Menace

Section A: 2-Mark Questions (25 Questions)

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Question ❓.1 What is the exact composition of normal air?

Question ❓.2 How is air pollution defined in the chapter?

Question ❓.3 Why is air pollution called a "hidden menace"?

Question ❓.4 What are the major sources of air pollution?

Question ❓.5 How does a person's daily air intake compare to their food and water intake?

Question ❓.6 What harmful gases are released by thermal power plants?

Question ❓.7 How do automobiles contribute to air pollution?

Question ❓.8 What is the impact of carbon monoxide on the human body?

Question ❓.9 Why are older vehicles more dangerous to the environment?

Question ❓.10 How does air pollution affect human respiratory health?

Question ❓.11 What are the effects of air pollution on children?

Question ❓.12 How is acid rain formed?

Question ❓.13 What damage does acid rain cause to water bodies?

Question ❓.14 How does air pollution affect plants and agriculture?

Question ❓.15 What damage has air pollution caused to the Taj Mahal?

Question ❓.16 How does pollution affect buildings and monuments over time?

Question ❓.17 What is the role of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere?

Question ❓.18 What are the primary pollutants released by chemical industries?

Question ❓.19 How can industries reduce their toxic emissions?

Question ❓.20 What steps can individuals take to minimize automobile pollution?

Question ❓.21 Why is public awareness crucial for controlling air pollution?

Question ❓.22 What is the "greenhouse effect"?

Question ❓.23 How does air pollution lead to global warming?

Question ❓.24 What role do trees play in fighting air pollution?

Question ❓.25 What will happen if air pollution is not controlled immediately?

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Answer 🎯.1 Normal air contains 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% of other gases like argon, carbon dioxide, and traces of others.

Answer 🎯.2 Air pollution is defined as the presence of harmful substances in the air, in quantities large enough to interfere with human health, vegetation, and property.

Answer 🎯.3 It is a "hidden menace" because it silently and invisibly damages our health and the environment without us immediately noticing it.

Answer 🎯.4 The major sources include automobile emissions, industrial discharges, thermal power plants, and the burning of garbage and fossil fuels.

Answer 🎯.5 An average adult breathes in about 15 kg of air a day, which is significantly more than the 1.5 kg of food and 2.5 kg of water they consume.

Answer 🎯.6 Thermal power plants release large amounts of smoke, ash, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.

Answer 🎯.7 Automobiles burn petrol and diesel, releasing toxic pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unburnt hydrocarbons into the air.

Answer 🎯.8 Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, leading to fatigue, headaches, and even death in high concentrations.

Answer 🎯.9 Older vehicles have less efficient engines, leading to incomplete combustion and the release of much higher levels of toxic exhaust gases.

Answer 🎯.10 It irritates the respiratory tract, causing ailments like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer.

Answer 🎯.11 Children are more vulnerable; polluted air can cause respiratory infections, hinder lung development, and lead to chronic breathing problems.

Answer 🎯.12 Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the air mix with water vapor, creating sulfuric and nitric acids that fall with rain.

Answer 🎯.13 It makes lakes and rivers acidic, which destroys aquatic life, killing fish, plants, and disrupting the entire water ecosystem.

Answer 🎯.14 It blocks the stomata on leaves, hindering photosynthesis, stunting plant growth, and ultimately reducing agricultural crop yields.

Answer 🎯.15 The acidic pollutants in the air react with the marble of the Taj Mahal, causing it to yellow, decay, and lose its natural luster.

Answer 🎯.16 Acidic pollutants corrode metals, degrade building materials like limestone and marble, and damage historical monuments.

Answer 🎯.17 CFCs, used in refrigeration and aerosols, rise into the stratosphere and destroy the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful UV rays.

Answer 🎯.18 Chemical industries primarily release toxic gases, heavy metals, particulate matter, and various chemical compounds into the air.

Answer 🎯.19 Industries can install pollution control equipment like filters, scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators to treat emissions before releasing them.

Answer 🎯.20 Individuals can use public transport, carpool, maintain their vehicles properly, and switch to cleaner fuels like CNG.

Answer 🎯.21 Public awareness ensures that people actively participate in anti-pollution measures, pressure authorities for cleaner policies, and adopt eco-friendly habits.

Answer 🎯.22 It is the trapping of the sun's heat in the Earth's lower atmosphere by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, preventing the heat from escaping.

Answer 🎯.23 The continuous increase of greenhouse gases thickens the atmospheric blanket, trapping more heat and causing the Earth's average temperature to rise.

Answer 🎯.24 Trees act as natural air filters by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, and they help trap dust and particulate matter.

Answer 🎯.25 If not controlled, it will lead to severe health crises, irreversible climate change, loss of biodiversity, and a degraded quality of life globally.

Section B: 3-Mark Questions (20 Questions)

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Question ❓.1 How does air pollution qualify as a global problem?

Answer 🎯.1 Air pollution knows no geographical boundaries. Wind carries pollutants from industrial areas across continents, affecting neighboring countries and contributing to global issues like climate change, acid rain, and ozone depletion.

Question ❓.2 Explain the specific damage caused by sulfur dioxide.

Answer 🎯.2 Sulfur dioxide is a major pollutant from industries and power plants. It irritates the respiratory system, damages plant leaves, and combines with moisture in the air to form acid rain, which destroys buildings and aquatic life.

Question ❓.3 Why is the destruction of the ozone layer a serious concern?

Answer 🎯.3 The ozone layer shields the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Its destruction allows more UV rays to reach the surface, leading to higher rates of skin cancer, eye cataracts, and damage to crops and marine life.

Question ❓.4 What steps can the government take to curb vehicular pollution?

Answer 🎯.4 The government can enforce strict emission norms, promote the use of cleaner fuels like CNG and electricity, improve public transportation infrastructure, and mandate regular pollution checks for all vehicles.

Question ❓.5 How do thermal power plants contribute to environmental degradation?

Answer 🎯.5 They burn massive quantities of coal, releasing huge amounts of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas), sulfur dioxide, and fly ash. This contributes heavily to global warming, acid rain, and severe respiratory diseases in nearby populations.

Question ❓.6 Describe the effects of air pollution on human health.

Answer 🎯.6 Inhaling polluted air causes immediate issues like coughing and eye irritation. Long-term exposure leads to severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer.

Question ❓.7 How does acid rain affect soil and agriculture?

Answer 🎯.7 Acid rain alters the chemical composition of the soil by washing away essential nutrients. This makes the soil less fertile, damages plant roots, and significantly reduces the growth and yield of agricultural crops.

Question ❓.8 What is the connection between air pollution and global warming?

Answer 🎯.8 Air pollution involves the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane. These gases trap solar heat in the atmosphere, causing an unnatural rise in global temperatures, which leads to climate change and melting ice caps.

Question ❓.9 Why are industrialized nations primarily responsible for global air pollution?

Answer 🎯.9 Industrialized nations have the highest concentration of factories, power plants, and vehicles. Their massive energy consumption and industrial output result in the largest volume of toxic emissions on a global scale.

Question ❓.10 How can we balance industrial growth with environmental protection?

Answer 🎯.10 This balance, known as sustainable development, can be achieved by using renewable energy, enforcing strict industrial emission controls, recycling waste, and adopting green technologies that minimize pollution without stopping production.

Question ❓.11 What are the natural sources of air pollution?

Answer 🎯.11 While human activities are the main cause, natural sources also contribute. These include volcanic eruptions, forest fires, dust storms, and pollen, which release particulate matter and toxic gases into the atmosphere.

Question ❓.12 Discuss the role of public transport in reducing air pollution.

Answer 🎯.12 Public transport carries many passengers in a single vehicle, significantly reducing the number of private cars on the road. This leads to less fuel consumption, decreased traffic congestion, and a drastic reduction in exhaust emissions per person.

Question ❓.13 How does carbon monoxide act as a silent killer?

Answer 🎯.13 Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas emitted by vehicles. When inhaled, it binds to hemoglobin much faster than oxygen, depriving the brain and heart of oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness and fatal poisoning without warning.

Question ❓.14 What is smog, and why is it dangerous?

Answer 🎯.14 Smog is a thick, toxic mixture of smoke and fog, common in highly polluted cities. It reduces visibility, causing accidents, and traps pollutants close to the ground, triggering severe asthma attacks and respiratory distress.

Question ❓.15 How do chemical fertilizers and pesticides contribute to air pollution?

Answer 🎯.15 During their application in agriculture, fine particles and toxic chemical vapors drift into the air. This not only contaminates the atmosphere but can also be inhaled by nearby populations, causing health issues.

Question ❓.16 What is particulate matter, and how does it affect humans?

Answer 🎯.16 Particulate matter consists of tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, like dust, soot, and smoke. When inhaled, they penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing heart and lung diseases.

Question ❓.17 Why is it important to control industrial pollution at the source?

Answer 🎯.17 Controlling pollution at the source prevents toxic substances from ever entering the environment. It is far more effective and less costly to use filters and clean technology than to try to clean up the atmosphere after the damage is done.

Question ❓.18 How does air pollution affect historical monuments?

Answer 🎯.18 Airborne pollutants like sulfur dioxide react with moisture to form acids. These acidic particles settle on historical stone monuments, causing chemical reactions that erode the stone, discolor the surface, and cause structural decay.

Question ❓.19 Explain the concept of 'sustainable development' in the context of air pollution.

Answer 🎯.19 Sustainable development means meeting today's economic and industrial needs without compromising the health of the environment for future generations. It requires adopting eco-friendly practices that drastically limit air pollution.

Question ❓.20 What can students do to help fight air pollution?

Answer 🎯.20 Students can raise awareness in their communities, plant trees, encourage their families to carpool or use public transport, reduce electricity consumption, and advocate for strict environmental protection policies.

Section C: 30 Questions of Different Marks (Without Answers)

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Question ❓.1 (1 Mark) What percentage of normal air is oxygen?

Question ❓.2 (2 Marks) List two major harmful effects of acid rain.

Question ❓.3 (3 Marks) How do thermal power plants pollute the air?

Question ❓.4 (1 Mark) Name the gas that reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.

Question ❓.5 (5 Marks) Write a detailed essay on the causes, effects, and preventive measures of air pollution based on the chapter.

Question ❓.6 (2 Marks) What happens to plants when their stomata are blocked by pollutants?

Question ❓.7 (1 Mark) What does 'CFC' stand for?

Question ❓.8 (3 Marks) Describe the threat that air pollution poses to the Taj Mahal.

Question ❓.9 (1 Mark) Which natural phenomenon traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Question ❓.10 (2 Marks) How does smog affect a city's environment?

Question ❓.11 (3 Marks) Why are children considered more vulnerable to air pollution?

Question ❓.12 (1 Mark) Give the Noun form of "Pollute".

Question ❓.13 (5 Marks) "Air pollution is a global problem." Justify this statement with examples from the text.

Question ❓.14 (1 Mark) Name one disease caused by inhaling polluted air.

Question ❓.15 (2 Marks) Why are older automobiles more harmful to the environment?

Question ❓.16 (3 Marks) Explain the process of ozone layer depletion.

Question ❓.17 (1 Mark) Change to passive voice: "Automobiles release toxic gases."

Question ❓.18 (2 Marks) How does public transport help control air pollution?

Question ❓.19 (3 Marks) What is the "greenhouse effect" and how does it lead to global warming?

Question ❓.20 (1 Mark) What is the synonym for "menace"?

Question ❓.21 (5 Marks) Draft a speech for your school assembly on the topic "Air Pollution: A Hidden Menace".

Question ❓.22 (2 Marks) How can industries reduce their toxic emissions?

Question ❓.23 (1 Mark) What gas is mainly responsible for global warming?

Question ❓.24 (3 Marks) Discuss the role of trees and forests in maintaining air quality.

Question ❓.25 (1 Mark) Fill in the blank: An adult consumes roughly _____ kg of air a day.

Question ❓.26 (2 Marks) What are the two main acids found in acid rain?

Question ❓.27 (3 Marks) Why is it difficult to perceive the immediate dangers of air pollution?

Question ❓.28 (1 Mark) What is the antonym of "Visible"?

Question ❓.29 (2 Marks) Mention two ways individuals can lessen automobile pollution.

Question ❓.30 (5 Marks) Imagine a world where air pollution is not controlled. Describe the living conditions of humans and nature in such a scenario.

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ସମସ୍ତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନର ଉତ୍ତର ଦିଅନ୍ତୁ। (Answer all the following questions.)

Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark × 7 = 7 Marks)

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i. Normal air consists of exactly what percentage of Nitrogen?

(A) 21%

(B) 78%

(D) 50%

ii. Which gas reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?

(A) Oxygen

(B) Nitrogen Oxide

(D) Sulfur Dioxide

iii. What is the primary cause of damage to the Taj Mahal?

(A) Global Warming

(B) Acid Rain

(D) Dust Storms

iv. Which of the following is destroyed by CFCs?

(A) The Ozone layer

(B) The soil

(D) Forest cover

v. How much air does an average adult breathe in a single day?

(A) 1.5 kg

(B) 2.5 kg

(D) 5 kg

vi. Thermal power plants release large amounts of which pollutant?

(A) Pure oxygen

(B) Fly ash

(D) Ozone

vii. What is the greenhouse effect primarily associated with?

(A) Cooling of the earth

(B) Acid rain

(D) Cleaning the atmosphere

Q2. Short Odia Question (Answer in English) (1 Mark × 1 = 1 Mark)

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ନିମ୍ନଲିଖିତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଟିକୁ ପଢନ୍ତୁ ଏବଂ ଇଂରାଜୀରେ ଉତ୍ତର ଲେଖନ୍ତୁ:

ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ: ବାୟୁ ପ୍ରଦୂଷଣର ଦୁଇଟି ମୁଖ୍ୟ କାରଣ କ'ଣ?

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Q3. Grammar Section (1 Mark × 2 = 2 Marks)

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i. Change the Voice: Industries release toxic smoke into the air.

ii. Provide the Noun Form of: Destroy

Q4. Short Answer Type Questions (2 Marks × 6 = 12 Marks)

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i. Why is air pollution considered a "hidden menace"?

ii. How do automobiles contribute to air pollution?

iii. What are the effects of air pollution on human respiratory health?

iv. How is acid rain formed?

v. How does air pollution affect agricultural crops and plants?

vi. What simple steps can an individual take to reduce vehicular pollution?

Q5. Long Answer Type Question (3 Marks × 1 = 3 Marks)

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Describe how air pollution contributes to global warming and the destruction of the ozone layer.

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