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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § Introduction § 13.2 HOW DO OUR ACTIVITIES AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Given below are some of the statements regarding our environment : (i) Change in our life-styles have resulted in greater amounts of waste material generation. (ii) Changes in attitude have resulted in use of more disposable things. (iii) Changes in packaging has resulted in much of our waste becoming non-biodegradable. (iv) Organic farming. Which amongst these is not leading to any damage of environment ?
  1. (A) (i), (ii), (iii)
  2. (B) (iv)
  3. (C) (i) and (iii)
  4. (D) (ii) and (iv)
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Model Answer

(B) (iv)

Organic farming does not damage the environment; statements (i), (ii), and (iii) all describe practices that increase waste or non-biodegradable material, harming the environment.

Explanation

The textbook explicitly states that improved lifestyles → more waste (i), disposable items (ii), and non-biodegradable packaging (iii) all negatively impact the environment. Organic farming, however, avoids synthetic chemicals and is an environment-friendly practice. The examiner expects students to identify that only option (iv) is harmless/beneficial.

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