CTET Environmental Studies Flashcards

Which organization in India is responsible for setting environmental standards and regulations?

Answer: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the apex body under the Ministry of Environment for setting pollution standards in India.

A food chain always begins with:

Answer: Producers (green plants)

Food chains always start with producers (green plants) that convert solar energy into food through photosynthesis.

The concept of 'sustainable development' means:

Answer: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs

Sustainable development means meeting current needs while ensuring future generations can also meet their needs, balancing growth with conservation.

Which of the following states in India receives the highest annual rainfall?

Answer: Meghalaya

Meghalaya, particularly Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, receives the highest annual rainfall in India due to monsoon geography.

The EVS curriculum for Classes 3-5 as per NCF 2005 is primarily organized around:

Answer: Six thematic areas including family, food, water, shelter, travel, and things we make

NCF 2005 organizes EVS around six themes: family and friends, food, shelter, water, travel, and things we make and do.

Biogas is primarily composed of which gas?

Answer: Methane

Biogas consists primarily of methane (about 60-70%), produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter.

Which type of soil is best suited for growing cotton in India?

Answer: Black (Regur) soil

Black or Regur soil, found in the Deccan Plateau, retains moisture well and is ideal for cotton cultivation.