CTET CTET Environmental Studies 4

Question 1

According to CTET EVS pedagogy, which assessment tool is most appropriate for evaluating children's environmental awareness?

Accepted Answer

Portfolio assessment and field-based observations

Answer

Portfolio assessment and field-based observations are most appropriate as they capture real-world environmental understanding and skills.

Question 2

The Chipko Movement in India was primarily about:

Accepted Answer

Protection of forests by hugging trees

Answer

The Chipko Movement (1973) involved villagers hugging trees to prevent deforestation in the Himalayas, becoming a landmark conservation movement.

Question 3

Minamata disease, caused by industrial pollution, was the result of contamination by:

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Answer

Minamata disease was caused by mercury poisoning from industrial wastewater discharge into Minamata Bay, Japan.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

Accepted Answer

Zoological gardens

Answer

Ex-situ conservation refers to protecting species outside their natural habitat, as done in zoological gardens and seed banks.

Question 5

In a primary school EVS lesson about water, which activity best develops critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Investigating local water sources and testing water quality

Answer

Investigating real local water sources develops inquiry skills, observation, and critical thinking aligned with EVS pedagogical principles.

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