| TOPIC: Atmosphere Structure & Basics |
| Build a graph for (i) pressure vs altitude (ii) temperature vs altitude showing layers. Summarize both. Sketch High Yield |
Apr 25 July 25 |
Pg 10 |
| Explain Stratosphere role. Describe formation/deformation of Ozone layer with reactions. |
July 25 |
Pg 16 |
| Explain atmosphere components. Distinguish between Atmosphere and Lithosphere. |
July 24 Dec 23 Feb 24 |
Pg 8 |
| Illustrate environment components (Lithosphere/Hydrosphere/Biosphere) with flow diagram. |
July 25 May 24 Feb 24 |
Pg 16 |
| TOPIC: Energy Resources |
| Discuss present energy resource scenario in India and challenges. |
Apr 25 |
Pg 10 |
| List energy demanding activities in urban areas and solutions for urban energy problems. High Yield |
July 25 May 24 Aug 23 |
Pg 1 |
| Distinguish: Commercial vs Non-commercial / Primary vs Secondary energy. |
May 24 Dec 23 June 23 Aug 23 |
Pg 2 |
| Recommend ways to redesign urban planning for energy equity. Rare |
Feb 25 |
Pg 14 |
| Discuss relationship between energy and environment with examples. |
Dec 24 |
Pg 12 |
| TOPIC: Intro & Biodiversity |
| Define Biodiversity. Necessity for survival, hotspots, causes of loss. High Yield |
Dec 24 Feb 24 Aug 23 June 23 |
Pg 12 |
| Justify "Environmental Science is Multidisciplinary". Role of Math/Stats/CS. |
Feb 25 June 23 Aug 23 |
Pg 4 |
| Compare Formal vs Informal education. Public awareness need. |
Dec 24 May 24 |
Pg 12 |
| TOPIC: Water Pollution (Visuals Essential) |
| Explain Eutrophication with neat sketch (Process/Effects/Control). Sketch Top Repeat |
July 25 Dec 23 Aug 23 |
Pg 17 |
| Define water pollution. Explain Oxygen Sag Curve outlining zones. Curve Top Repeat |
Feb 25 Aug 23 |
Pg 14 |
| Explain different Zones of Purification of stream with neat sketch. |
Apr 25 Feb 24 |
Pg 11 |
| Explain terms: Synergism and Algal Bloom. Rare Terms |
Feb 24 Aug 23 |
Pg 22 |
| Discuss measures to prevent ground water pollution. Rare |
Aug 23 |
Pg 6 |
| TOPIC: Waste (E-Waste, Plastic, Solid) |
| What is E-waste? Sources, growth, impacts, urban mining, disposal. High Yield |
Apr 25 Dec 24 Dec 23 June 23 |
Pg 11 |
| Classify plastics per PWM Rules 2016. Symbols, examples, reuse. |
July 24 Dec 23 Feb 24 |
Pg 8 |
| What is domestic bio-composting? Steps & structure sketch. Sketch |
Apr 25 June 23 |
Pg 11 |
| Explain C&D Waste (Construction & Demolition) reuse. Rare |
Aug 23 |
Pg 6 |
| Discuss 5Rs concept / Zero Waste Lifestyle. |
May 24 Dec 23 Aug 23 |
Pg 1 |
| TOPIC: Air, Noise, Thermal & Radioactive |
| Describe Wet Scrubber to control air pollution with neat sketch. Sketch Rare |
July 25 |
Pg 17 |
| Discuss noise measurement. List limits under Noise Rules 2000. |
May 24 |
Pg 1 |
| Explain sources/effects of Radioactive waste. Safe disposal. Repeat |
Dec 24 May 24 June 23 |
Pg 13 |
| List control measures of Thermal Pollution (with sketches). Impact on aquatic life. |
Dec 24 Feb 25 June 23 |
Pg 13 |
| Compare Radioactive Decay and Radioactive Waste. Rare |
Aug 23 |
Pg 6 |
| Define Soil Pollution. Causes, effects, and control measures. |
Apr 25 Feb 25 Dec 23 |
Pg 14 |
| TOPIC: EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) |
| Explain contents of EIA report in sequence. (Also: objectives/steps). Top Repeat |
June 23 Feb 24 |
Pg 5 |
| Evaluate effectiveness of EIA in India (Balancing development vs protection). |
Dec 24 |
Pg 12 |
| Define EIA, steps/process, and significance in environmental planning. |
Apr 25 May 24 Aug 23 |
Pg 10 |
| Explain the surveys and analysis required to conduct EIA. |
Dec 23 |
Pg 3 |
| TOPIC: Carbon & Climate Economics |
| Conclude Carbon Footprint and Carbon Credits. How do they work? High Repeat |
Apr 25 July 24 Feb 24 |
Pg 10 |
| Analyze challenges in Carbon Trading. Ethical/Economic implications. |
Feb 25 Dec 24 June 23 |
Pg 15 |
| Define Carbon Tax and hurdles in implementation. Rare |
Dec 23 |
Pg 3 |
| Discuss role of CDM (Clean Development Mechanism). Rare |
Feb 25 |
Pg 15 |
| TOPIC: SDGs & Green Tools |
| Identify 12 SDGs. Discuss SDG-6 (Water) and SDG-11 (Cities). Repeat |
July 25 Apr 25 July 24 |
Pg 16 |
| Explain Green Technology (branches/examples) and Green Building integration. |
July 25 Dec 24 Aug 23 |
Pg 16 |
| Analyze Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Ecosystem Valuation. |
Dec 24 Dec 23 |
Pg 12 |
| How can Circular Economy address resource scarcity? (vs Linear). |
Feb 25 Dec 23 |
Pg 14 |
| Explain EPI (Environmental Performance Index) and highlights of EPI 2022. |
July 25 June 23 |
Pg 17 |
| TOPIC: Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) |
| Utilize concept of RWH and explain roof-top components with neat sketch. Sketch Top Repeat |
July 25 Dec 24 June 23 |
Pg 17 |
| Classify and explain various types of filtration systems in RWH (with sketches). |
Dec 24 Aug 23 |
Pg 12 |
| Explain how RWH is a necessity of today. Discuss methods. |
July 24 Feb 24 |
Pg 9 |
| TOPIC: Acts & Legislation |
| Explain objectives & features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Effectiveness. |
July 25 Feb 25 May 24 |
Pg 17 |
| Explain objectives of Water Act 1974 and role of individual. |
Apr 25 Dec 23 |
Pg 11 |
| Examine role of Wildlife Protection Act 1972. List penalties. |
Dec 24 Dec 23 June 23 |
Pg 12 |
| Write objectives/measures of Forest Conservation Act. |
June 23 Feb 24 |
Pg 5 |
| TOPIC: Ethics & Society |
| Explain Resettlement and Rehabilitation. Discuss major concerns of displaced populations. |
Apr 25 Dec 24 Dec 23 |
Pg 11 |
| Assess conflicts between Anthropocentric and Ecocentric approaches to ethics. |
Feb 25 July 24 |
Pg 14 |
| Explain Environmental Ethics. Climate change as ethical challenge. |
Feb 24 Dec 23 Aug 23 |
Pg 23 |