KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA PERAMBALUR factory waste into rivers should be prohibited to keep river water free from

CLASS 12, ENGLISH PRACTICE TEST, DECEMBER 2023 pollution. The world has already observed unusual changes in seasons,
Marks: 20 Reading Time: 10 minutes indicating a disruption in the biosphere's balance. It is vital to recognize this
Writing Time: 40 minutes threat and take action promptly, as failing to restore ecological balance may lead
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: to dire consequences.
(1x10=10 Marks)
1. Environmental pollution is the introduction of harmful pollutants into the (a) Industries have achieved success by –
environment, encompassing various forms such as air pollution, water pollution, i) disrupting ecological balance ii) encroaching on the environment
noise pollution, thermal pollution, soil pollution, and light pollution. iii) disposing of waste iv) conducting scientific experiments
Additionally, deforestation and the release of hazardous gases contribute
significantly to environmental pollution. Over the past decade, there has been a (b) The earth's atmosphere, consisting of Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon
notable increase in environmental pollution worldwide. Earth, our home, dioxide, argon, and water vapors, is known as —
possesses a unique environment where air and water are essential elements that i) photosphere ii) biosphere iii) ozone iv) space
support life.
(c) Population growth results in an increase in —
2. Without access to air and water, our planet would resemble the lifeless i) demand for basic food, jobs, and housing ii) demand for basic food only
celestial bodies in our solar system, devoid of humans, animals, and plants. The iii) demand for housing only iv) demand for new industries
biosphere, which sustains living creatures, contains a delicate balance of
oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor. This equilibrium not (d) How can deforestation be controlled?
only facilitates the life cycles of animals and plants but also provides a i) by establishing new industries ii) by cutting down more trees
perpetual source of minerals and energy that underpins modern human iii) by purchasing new vehicles iv) by planting new trees and refraining
civilization. from tree-cutting

3. Environmental pollution has multiple sources and causes, including industrial
activities. Industries, while bringing prosperity, have disrupted ecological
harmony, with smoke, gases, industrial waste, and scientific experiments posing
constant threats to air and water quality. The improper disposal of industrial
waste contributes to soil and water pollution. Vehicles running on petrol and
diesel, as well as coal-based cooking, emit harmful substances that contaminate
the environment. The proliferation of vehicles, emitting black smoke that freely
disperses and mixes with the air we breathe, leads to air pollution and noise
pollution.
4. Rapid urbanization and industrialization also pose significant challenges to
the environment. The expansion of urban areas and industrial growth harm plant
life, affecting the animal kingdom and human existence. Population growth,
especially in developing nations, has driven increased demand for food, jobs,
and housing. This has resulted in massive deforestation to accommodate the
growing population's needs. While there may not be a radical solution for
existing factories located in populated areas, there are several measures that can
be taken to address environmental pollution. Governments can plan future
industrial complexes far from densely populated regions. Researchers can
explore methods to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles. Stopping
deforestation and promoting afforestation are crucial steps, and the discharge of
(e) Deforestation leads to —
i) a healthy and safe environment
ii) the emission of healthy gases
iii) increased rainfall and an improved water cycle
iv) environmental pollution and ecological imbalance
(f) What are two main causes of environmental pollution?
(g) What measures can be taken to prevent environmental pollution?
(h) What government initiatives have been undertaken to combat
pollution?
(i) Identify words from the passage that are synonymous with the following
(1 x 2 = 2 marks):
(1) release of gases (paragraph 3)
(2) advanced state of human society (paragraph 4)
Q2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
(1x10=10 Marks)
1. For a business, still in a burgeoning state of development the performance of
the gem and jewellery sector in exports is gratifying. On top of an over 50
percent growth during 2004-05, these exports are poised to grow at a similar
rate during the current year, if the trend in the first half of the year is an d. Abundance of gems and Jewellery in the domestic market
indication. Data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council
show that Gems exports at Rs. 2,363 crores during April-September 2005 were 3.Which of the following have helped in the growth of exports in gem and
51 percent higher than during the corresponding period of 2004. Since there is a Jewellery sector?
greater acceleration in the tempo of exports in the second half of the year, it (A) Value addition
appears that the target of gems and Jewellery exports, pegged at Rs. 5,000 (B) Quality control
crores are well within reach. Even more heartening is the fact that the export (C) Customer friendly
flow has been broad based, though the pace has been set by better showing in (D) Access to domestic market
both Jewellery and gem exports. This successful incursion is the outcome of a a. All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
conscious strategy to build export infrastructure which includes the setting up of b. Only(A), (B) and (C)
Gems and Jewellery Export Zones, technology missions and a liberal policy c. Only(B), (C) and (D)
under which virtually the entire industry is thrown open to foreign direct d. Only(A), (C) and (D)
investment. Some incentives like access to domestic market for these
export-oriented units, based on the net value addition, also have helped the 4.Which of the following statements is true in the context of the passage?
export drive. Besides, the industry had made helped the export drive. Besides, a. The growth in exports in gems and Jewellery sector is expected to be 100
the industry had made efforts to capture new markets, laid stress on quality of percent during 2005-2006 to that of 2004-05.
the product and became alive to customer needs. b. The growth in exports in gems and Jewellery sector in 2005-2006 is expected
to be more than that in 2004-05.
2. However, in the case of Jewellery exports, the actual performance is behind c. The growth in exports in gems and Jewellery sector is expected to be 50
the potential. With its endowment in terms of Jewellery designers, low costs and percent in 2005- 2006.
high productivity, India can emerge as a major force in global Jewellery exports d. The growth in exports in gems and Jewellery sector is expected to be 25
by emphasizing on customizing Jewellery rather than relying on standard percent in 2005- 2006.
products. At the same time, gems exports should not suffer by default. The
recent data given lie to the claim that we have a leeway in Jewellery designing. 5.Which of the following factors have not helped in the export promotion?
Over a period, this success on 37 global marketing of our gems should facilitate (A) Building an infrastructure for export
system integration, and to exports of value-added gems with Jewellery. As of (B) Encouraging foreign direct investment
now, what is significant is that we have carved a small niche in the global a. Only (A)
market in an industry that is the cutting edge of designing. b. Either (A) or (B)
c. Both (A) and (B)
1. Which of the following are responsible for substantial growth in exports d. None of these
in gems and Jewellery sector?
(A) Conscious strategy to build export infrastructure 6.How much export was realized in the first half of the year 2005-2006?
(B) Liberal policy 7.Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
(C) Government subsidy a. India‘s performance in exports of Jewellery is better than that of gems.
a. All (A), (B) and (C) b. India‘s performance in exports of gems is better than that of Jewellery.
b. Only (B) and (C) c. India‘s performance in value added exports has grown in the recent past.
c. Only (A) and (C) d. India has made considerable effort in exporting value added products in the
d. Only (A) and (B) international market.

2. Setting up of gems and Jewellery exports zones has resulted into which of 8. The word ‗burgeoning‘ in the passage means ___.
the following? 9. How can India emerge as a major force in global Jewellery exports ?
a. Production of gems has increased 10. What is the actual performance of India in the case of Jewellery
b. Increase in gems exports exports?
c. Increase in Jewellery exports