Chapter 13 Our Environment

NCERT Class 10th

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Which of the following constitute a food-chain? (a) Grass, wheat and mango (b) Grass, goat and human (c) Goat, cow and elephant (d) Grass, fish and goat

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Correct answer: (b) Grass, goat and human

Reason: It shows a proper food chain – plant ---->   herbivore ---> human.

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Question 6

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Question 8

Which of the following groups contain only biodegradable items? (a) Grass, flowers and leather (b) Grass, wood and plastic (c) Fruit-peels, cake and lime-juice (d) Cake, wood and grass


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Question 9

How can you help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Give any two methods.


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Question 10

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Question 11

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Question 12

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Question 13

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Question 14

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Question 15

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