Population — The Increasing Numbers and Rising Problems Class 10 ICSE Biology MCQ Questions

Population — The Increasing Numbers and Rising Problems Class 10 ICSE Biology MCQ Questions

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( I ) Choose the best answer

( 1 ) Which one of the following is considered as the most severe issue which might become a  threat for the later life,if it is not dealt with in an efficient manner ?

a ) Rapid increase in human population       b ) Rapid decrease in human population

c ) Rapid change in human population           d ) Stagnation in human population

Answer :  a ) Rapid increase in human population

 

( 2 ) When the size of the populationenhances to a great extent , then it acts as a

a ) Threat on a temporary basis         b ) Threat on a global basis

c ) Threat on a limited basis             d ) Threat on a minimal  basis

Answer :  b ) Threat on a global basis

 

( 3 ) With an aim of increasing awareness among the people , several modes of mass media is working very hard to point out the hazardous effects of

a ) Declining population                   b ) Stagnating population

c ) Rising population              d ) All of the above

Answer :  c ) Rising population

 

 ( 4 ) People who lived in the ancient times , mostly lead their life like a

a ) Nomad                                       b ) Traveler

c ) Permanent settlers        d ) Adventurous

Answer :  a ) Nomad

 

 

 

( 4 ) Which one of the followingrevolution  has contributed in upgrading the  living pattern of primitive man  ?

a ) The involvement in the process of hunting     b ) The involvement in the process of gathering

c )Technical invention d ) Tool – constructing revolution

Answer :  d ) Tool – constructing revolution

 

( 5 ) The tools that were used by the primitive man was mostly comprised of

a ) Wood                                     b ) Glass

c ) Stone                                      d ) Rock

Answer :  c ) Stone

 

( 6 ) Nearly ten thousand years ago , what was the population of the world in totality ?

a ) 4.5 million                             b ) 5.3 million

c ) 4.8 million   d ) 5.5 million

Answer :  b ) 5.3 million

 

( 7 ) When people became aware of bronze and iron , then that age was classified as

a ) Metal age                               b ) Traditional age

c ) Stone age                               d )  Modern age

Answer :  a ) Metal age

 

( 8 ) Which day is perceived as world population day ?

a ) 12 th May                                   b ) 14 th June

c ) 5 th July                                       d ) 11 th July

Answer :  d ) 11 th July

 

( 9 ) Both industrial revolution and innovative creation in medical field has played a very important role in increasing the rate of

a ) Automation                                    b ) Medicine supply

c ) Population   d ) Production

Answer :  c ) Population

 

 

( 10 ) The living pattern of human life marked a greater transformation , as it became much more convenient with the establishment of

a ) Tools                                              b ) Industries

c ) Weapons                                      d ) Technologies

Answer : b ) Industries

 

 

( 11 ) With an expansion in community groups , the close attachment among the people also increased, and this has resulted in the extensive breakout of

a ) Non – infectious disease           b ) Virus

c ) Communicable disease                   d ) Infectious disease

Answer :  d ) Infectious disease

 

( 12 ) Which one of the following disease was caused, as a result of unstable diet ?

a ) Nutritional disease                        b ) Skin disease

c ) Bone disease                                   d ) Lung disease

Answer :  a ) Nutritional disease

 

( 13 ) The term “ Prophylactic” literally denotes

a ) Guarding                                       b ) Guarding afterwards

c ) Guarding beforehand                  d ) Inefficient guarding

Answer :  c ) Guarding beforehand

 

( 14 ) The invention of antibiotics and vaccinations represented  two major achievements in the field of

a ) Psychology                                   b ) Medical science

c ) Physiology                                   d ) Cosmetology

Answer :  b ) Medical science

 

( 15 ) Tool – constructing revolution, Agricultural revolution, scientific and industrial revolution has performed a significant role in increasing the rate of

a ) Production                                  b ) Distribution

c ) Technological inventions           d ) Human population

Answer : d ) Human population

 

( 16 ) When the population of the world rises to a tremendous extent , then it is termed as

a ) Population explosion                   b ) Population control

c ) Population stagnation                 d ) Population minimization

Answer : a ) Population explosion

 

( 17 )Which of the following reasons has facilitated an immense growth in human population?

a ) Improved medical facility and reduced deaths

b ) Decline in food scarcity and better nutriments

c ) Immunisation on a greater scale and reduced infant deaths

d ) All of the above

Answer :  d ) All of the above

 

 

( 18  ) As the population rate of the world are increasing beyond the requisite level, due to this reason there are emergence of several difficulties which are ultimately imposing severe hazards . What are those problematic issues ?

a ) Open spaces are declined , contraction of forests                        b ) Air , water and soil pollution is caused due to rapid urbanization

c ) Scarcity of drinking water facilities and hazardous effects on health due to immense  pollution                              d ) All of the above

Answer :  d ) All of the above

 

( 19 ) With an aim of diminishing the serious issues that are related with an expansion in population, it is extremely essential to adopt certain measures that will aid in population control . What kind of measures should be adopted ?

a ) Family planning                             b ) Abortion

c ) Contraception method                 d ) Sterilization

Answer :  c ) Contraception method

 

( 20 ) The population rate of Delhi is extremely

a ) Low                                                 b ) High

c ) Moderate                                     d ) Null

Answer : b ) High

 

( 21 ) Which of the following factors are accountable for the expeditious growth of population in India ?

a ) Unawareness , customary attitude  b ) Death rate, financial reasons and  strong preference for a boy child  c ) Religious and social tradition and absence of recreation            d ) All of the above

Answer :  d ) All of the above

 

( 22 ) When any natural or artificial materials that are utilized by humans for the purpose offulfilling their well – being is known as

a ) Resource                                       b ) Goods

c ) Finances                                        d ) Commodity

Answer :  a ) Resource

 

( 23 ) When the growth of population rises to a tremendous extent, then the productivity rate of these resources 

a ) Increases                                    b ) Alters

c ) Decreases                                  d ) Nullifies

Answer :  c ) Decreases

 

( 24 ) Though the rate of food production rises in accordance with the arithmetic progression but the growing rate of population follows

a ) Algebraic progression                b ) Geometric progression               c ) Exponential extension d ) Equation

Answer :  b ) Geometric progression

 

( 25 ) An immense increase in the rate of population has led to one of the most vigorous problem of

a )  Water scarcity                           b )   Energy insufficiency

c ) Deforestation                             d ) None of the above

Answer :  c ) Deforestation

 

 

( 26 ) Forests are always considered as a

a ) Non – renewable resource             b ) Artificial resource                                                  c ) Exhaustible resource                   d )  Renewable resource

Answer : d )  Renewable resource

 

 

( 27 ) In order to ameliorate the existing condition of the forest , we need to adopt effective management regulations and also by enhancing the rate of

a ) Habitation                                     b ) Plantation

c ) Natural resources                        d ) Water availability

Answer :  b ) Plantation

 

( 28 )   With an aim of sustaining the inhabitable sphere of the earth , it is extremely essential to lay emphasis on the cessation of

a )  Forest cover contraction            b ) Increased forest cover                                         c ) Forest cover extension                                             d ) Habitat maintenance

Answer :  a )  Forest cover contraction

 

 

( 29 ) Coal and petroleum constitutes two of the most crucial sources of

a ) Energy                                         b ) Resources

c ) Minerals                                     d ) Ore

Answer :  a ) Energy

 

( 30 ) If the  increased rate of population exceeds it’s current limit , then it will give rise to exhaustion of these

a ) Non –fossil fuels                b ) Non – renewable resources

c ) Fossil fuels                             d ) Energy reserves

Answer :  c ) Fossil fuels

 

 

 

( 31 ) As  coal and petroleum are utilised for a very long duration of time , due to this reason they fall under the category of

a ) Non – conventional sources of energy          b ) Nuclear energy

c ) Power generation d ) Conventional sources of energy

Answer :  d ) Conventional sources of energy

 

( 32 ) The term ‘ non – renewable resource’ literally signifies

a ) Resources which can be restored, after its completion

b ) Resources which cannot be restored, after its completion

c ) Resources which are scarce

d ) Resources which are available in plenty

Answer :  b ) Resources which cannot be restored, after its completion

 

( 33 ) Which one of the following falls under the domain of non – renewable resource ?

a ) Minerals                                    b ) Elements

c ) Metals                                        d ) Crystals

Answer : a ) Minerals

 

( 34 ) The absence of any harmful impact on the accessibility of necessary items that will facilitate the process of continuation is called

a )Non – sustainable                           b ) Non – eco friendly

c ) Sustainable                                       d ) Unfeasible

Answer : c ) Sustainable

 

( 35 ) The process of development in which the requirements of the present generation can be fulfilled without sacrificing the requirements of the succeeding generations is known as

a ) Economic development                  b ) Temporary development

c )Artificial development          d ) Sustainable development

Answer :  d ) Sustainable development

 

( 36 )  Less usage of natural resources, reuse and recycle and paying emphasis on renewable resources represents some of the most effective steps which will ultimately contribute in attaining

a ) Environmental balance   b ) Sustainable development                                     c ) Ecological transformation                                 d ) Human development

Answer :  b ) Sustainable development

( 37 ) The distinction that occurs in the middle of  the birth rate and death rate is known by the term of

a ) Growth rate of population             b ) Birth rate

c ) Death rate                                         d ) Population density

Answer : a ) Growth rate of population

 

( 38 ) In India , the sign of family welfare is depicted with the help of

a ) Inverted blue triangle                    b ) Inverted yellow triangle

c ) Inverted red triangle                       d ) Inverted green triangle

Answer :  c ) Inverted red triangle

 

( 39 ) Hormonal method ,barrier method , intra – uterine devices and surgical methods portrays  some of the most prevailing techniques of

a ) Feticide

b ) Contraception

c ) Infanticide

d ) Family organization

Answer :  b ) Contraception

 

( 40 ) What is the full form of MTP ?

a ) Medical Treatment of Pregnancy

b ) Microscopic Treatment of Pregnancy

c ) Medical Treatment of Patients

d ) Medical Termination of Pregnancy

Answer :  d )Medical Termination of Pregnancy

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