Rainwater harvesting from roofs is a simple and environmentally friendly way to supplement household water supply.
Important Questions on Natural Resources
Select the option that correctly fills the blanks in the above statement.
The given figure shows a river and the types of land use on the sides of the river. The water quality of the river was studied by measuring the amounts of dissolved oxygen and ammonia in the water collected at sites and . The results are given below:
Site | Dissolved oxygen |
Ammonia (ppm) |
Which of the following is correct regarding this?
The given graph shows changes in concentration of two substances and in river polluted by sewage. Which of the following options most appropriately identifies and ?
The given graph shows the amount of pollutants in four rivers and . The river that can continue to support the most number of aquatic plants and animals is _____.
The following table shows mercury concentration in various organisms living in the same terrestrial habitat.
Organism | Mercury concentration (parts per trillion) |
Now, select the correct food chain interlinking these organisms, that will exist in the ecosystem.
It does not evaporate.
It spreads out to recharge wells and provides moisture for crops over a wide area.
It does not promote breeding of mosquitoes.
It is protected from contamination by human and animal wastes.
It is utilised for benefit of the local population.
Select the option that correctly identifies and in the given flow chart.
(A) | Ecological | BHC |
(B) | Biological | Fertiliser |
(C) | Biological | Heat |
(D) | Ecological | Bacteria |
Match column I and column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Particulate matter | (i) | Chemical water pollutant |
(b) | Heat | (ii) | Non-degradable soil pollutant |
(c) | Detergent | (iii) | Degradable soil pollutant |
(d) | Plastic | (iv) | Air pollutant |
(e) | Vegetable peel | (v) | Physical water pollutant |
Refer to the given diagrammatic representation of the distribution of water on Earth and select the correct statements for and .
(i) is a persistent body of dense ice that is constantly moving under its own weight.
(ii) is found below the water table and rainwater is its main source.
(iii) is an important source of water to the perennial rivers.
Select the option that correctly identifies and in the given flowchart.