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ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science

ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science

Mock test on Environmental Science, covering ecology, environmental issues, and sustainability with practical scenarios.

2025-07-19
Pavan Pavan
ICSE Class 11 Science Grade 11

Duration

30 min

Questions

20

Marking

Negative

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Which of the following is a defining feature of the hunting-gathering mode of existence?

A
Small group size, low resource use, and a nomadic lifestyle
B
Large group size, intensive land use, and permanent settlements
C
Use of advanced technology for resource extraction
D
Reliance on domesticated animals for food production

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the pastoral mode of existence?

A
Mobility with domesticated animals as the primary resource
B
Reliance on large-scale agriculture for food production
C
Permanent settlements with advanced urban infrastructure
D
Minimal resource use and a focus on hunting and gathering

Which of the following is a defining feature of the agricultural mode of existence?

A
Permanent settlements and cultivation of crops for food production
B
Mobility with domesticated animals as the primary source of food
C
Use of hunting tools for subsistence and minimal resource extraction
D
Dependence on fishing and gathering from wild resources

Which mode of existence is characterized by industrialization and the use of machines for large-scale production?

A
Industrial mode
B
Hunting-gathering mode
C
Pastoral mode
D
Agricultural mode

Which of the following modes of existence has the highest impact on energy resources?

A
Industrial mode
B
Pastoral mode
C
Agricultural mode
D
Hunting-gathering mode

Which mode of existence typically leads to the highest material resource consumption?

A
Industrial mode
B
Agricultural mode
C
Pastoral mode
D
Hunting-gathering mode

Which of the following is a major ecological impact of the agricultural mode of existence?

A
Land transformation for crop cultivation
B
Minimal disruption to ecosystems
C
Increase in biodiversity due to crop diversity
D
Little impact on biogeochemical cycles

Which of the following ecological impacts is associated with the industrial mode of existence?

A
Modification of climate and biogeochemical cycles
B
Minimal use of energy resources
C
Limited land transformation for infrastructure
D
Improvement in natural habitats

What is a primary ecological impact of the pastoral mode of existence?

A
Overgrazing and degradation of land
B
Creation of permanent settlements
C
Conversion of forests into agricultural land
D
Minimal human impact on natural ecosystems

Which of the following best describes the social organization of hunting-gathering societies?

A
Small group size with egalitarian kinship and division of labor
B
Large group size with hierarchical structures and specialized labor
C
Complex urban societies with significant political divisions
D
Centralized government with organized bureaucracy

What is a defining feature of the social organization in agricultural societies?

A
Permanent settlements with division of labor based on specialization
B
Small mobile groups with minimal division of labor
C
Egalitarian societies with no clear social hierarchy
D
Social groups based on kinship with no specialization in tasks

In which mode of existence is the use of energy resources the highest?

A
Industrial mode
B
Agricultural mode
C
Pastoral mode
D
Hunting-gathering mode

Which of the following is a major impact of industrialization on the natural resource base?

A
Large-scale extraction and consumption of non-renewable resources
B
Minimal resource extraction and sustainable practices
C
Maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystems
D
Efficient use of renewable energy sources

Which mode of existence leads to the least ecological impact on the natural environment?

A
Hunting-gathering mode
B
Pastoral mode
C
Agricultural mode
D
Industrial mode

Which of the following is an impact of agricultural societies on the environment?

A
Deforestation and soil degradation due to large-scale farming
B
Minimal impact on land and water resources
C
Conversion of urban areas into green spaces
D
Promotion of biodiversity through organic farming

Which of the following best describes the relationship between humans and nature in hunting-gathering societies?

A
Humans live in harmony with nature, using resources sustainably
B
Humans exploit nature heavily for resources
C
Humans dominate nature and modify it extensively
D
Humans rely on technology to modify the environment

In which mode of existence is there the greatest transformation of land?

A
Industrial mode
B
Agricultural mode
C
Pastoral mode
D
Hunting-gathering mode

What does the term 'biogeochemical cycles' refer to?

A
The movement of elements like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus through living organisms and the environment
B
The migration of animals and plants between ecosystems
C
The natural processes of soil formation and regeneration
D
The distribution of water and nutrients across different ecosystems

What is the main impact of industrial mode of existence on biodiversity?

A
Loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction and pollution
B
Increase in biodiversity through conservation programs
C
Biodiversity remains unaffected by industrialization
D
Sustainable use of resources leading to biodiversity preservation

Which of the following is true about the social organization of industrial societies?

A
Large, complex organizations with a high degree of specialization and division of labor
B
Small groups with a focus on kinship and minimal division of labor
C
Egalitarian societies with no division of labor
D
Communal societies with shared resources and collective decision-making