International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Papers
Ready to inspire your child to think green and act smart? The International Green Warrior Olympiad for Class 8 challenges students to explore real-world environmental issues and discover practical solutions. It's not just an exam-it's a mission to shape young minds into future leaders for a sustainable planet. And the best way to prepare? By solving previous year papers!
Why Practise with Previous Year Papers?
Covers impactful topics like Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy and Climate Action & much more.
Sharpens analytical and problem-solving skills through environment-focused questions.
Boosts exam confidence by improving time management and understanding question patterns.
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Introduction to clean water: Understanding the importance of clean water and proper sanitation, various sources of clean water, methods to purify water, water treatment plans, methods to filtre water
Proper sanitation and personal hygiene: Sanitation and personal hygiene practices and their impact on health, access to clean toilets and sanitation facilities
Waterborne diseases: Common waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera, dysentery), how waterborne diseases spread, prevention through clean water and sanitation
Water scarcity and global water issues: Exploring water scarcity in different regions, the role of climate change in water scarcity
Water pollution and treatment: Sources and types of water pollution, consequences of water pollution, wastewater treatment processes
Water conservation: The water cycle and its importance, strategies for water conservation, technologies for efficient water use
Affordable and Clean Energy
Sources of energy: Exploration of various energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear), how energy is generated from different sources, environmental impacts of different energy sources
Renewable energy sources: Introduction to renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, geothermal), how renewable energy systems work, advantages and challenges of renewable energy
Energy conservation and efficiency: Understanding the importance of energy conservation, practical tips for saving energy at home and school, energy-efficient technologies and practices
Introduction to clean energy: Understanding the concept of clean energy, differentiating clean energy from fossil fuels
Clean energy innovations: Innovations in clean energy technology, solar roadways and smart grids
Environmental impact of fossil fuels: Understanding the environmental impact of fossil fuel use, air and water pollution caused by fossil fuels
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Sustainable transportation and green infrastructure: Introduction to sustainable transportation, the role of electric and hybrid vehicles, bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation, sustainable urban planning and green infrastructure
Characteristics of sustainable cities: Green infrastructure, urban farming, efficient public transportation, operations on renewable energy sources, waste management
Universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible green and public spaces
Responsible Consumption and Production
The three r's: reduce, reuse, recycle: Importance of three r's of responsible consumption, strategies to reduce waste and consumption, creative ways to reuse items, introduction to recycling and waste separation
Responsible consumption of water and energy: Importance of conserving water and energy, practical tips for saving water and electricity, energy-efficient appliances and lighting
Responsible consumption of water and energy: Importance of conserving water and energy, practical tips for saving water and electricity, energy-efficient appliances and lighting
Climate Action
Introduction to climate change: Understanding the concept of climate change, differentiating between climate and weather, causes and effects of climate change
The carbon cycle: Understanding the carbon cycle, how humans disrupt the carbon cycle
Earth's climate systems: Introduction to earth's climate systems, the role of the atmosphere and oceans in climate regulation
The greenhouse effect: Explaining the greenhouse effect, how it affects the earth's temperature
Life Below Water
Conservation of marine life: Exploring marine protected areas and marine sanctuaries, importance of marine conservation for biodiversity
Threats to marine ecosystems: Identifying human activities that harm marine ecosystems (e.g., overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction), discussing the impact of climate change on oceans
Marine pollution and plastic waste: Sources and types of marine pollution (e.g., plastic waste, oil spills), impact of pollution on marine life and ecosystems, solutions and cleanup efforts
Life On Land
Introduction to terrestrial ecosystems: Understanding terrestrial ecosystems (e.g., forests, grasslands, deserts), importance of land-based environments
Endangered species and conservation: Introduction to endangered species, conservation efforts to protect endangered species
Major threats to terrestrial ecosystems: Habitat destruction and fragmentation, deforestation, overexploitation, pollution, agriculture practices, etc.
Food Security and Agriculture
Food choices and sustainability: The impact of food choices on the environment, reducing food waste at home and school, sustainable farming practices (e.g., organic, local), composting and its benefits
Climate change and food security: How climate change affects food production and agriculture, strategies for adapting to changing climates in agriculture
In a remote village, access to electricity is limited. The government aims to introduce affordable and clean energy sources to improve living conditions. Considering the village's geographical isolation, unreliable grid connections, and the need for sustainable solutions, which approach would be the most effective and practical for providing immediate access to clean energy?
Q.2
A country is considering expanding its nuclear energy capacity. Which of the following key environmental considerations they should address before making a decision?
1. Proper disposal of radioactive waste and ensuring plant safety 2. Promoting wildlife conservation in the vicinity of nuclear plants 3. Increasing water usage for cooling reactors
Q.3
In a region rich with diverse wildlife, researchers are assessing the impact of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity. They explore different scenarios to understand how fragmentation influences the ecosystems. In which scenario would habitat fragmentation have the least impact on biodiversity?
Q.4
In a study assessing greenhouse gas emissions in the food production sector, researchers analysed various contributing factors. Which factor most likely contributes most significantly to greenhouse gas emissions?
Q.5
At Greenway Middle School, the cafeteria decided to track food waste over a week. The given table represents the daily amount of food wasted. If the school wants to reduce food waste by 20%, how much food, in kilograms, should they aim to save each day?
Day
Food Waste (kg)
Monday
2.8
Tuesday
3.5
Wednesday
4.2
Thursday
5.1
Friday
3.9
Saturday
3.2
Sunday
2.6
Q.6
A group of researchers is discussing the causes and effects of climate change during a conference. They aim to pinpoint the accurate relationship between a specific human activity and its consequent impact on the environment. Which scenario correctly identifies a human activity and its corresponding impact on the environment?
Q.7
You're advising a friend on reducing their ecological footprint through dietary changes. Which practical suggestion aligns best with this goal?
Q.8
Among the listed pollutants, which specific element poses the most significant risk to global water quality, often contributing to detrimental algal blooms?
Q.9
In a coastal city, students investigated the impact of nutrient runoff on marine ecosystems. They discovered that agricultural practices contributed to excess nutrients reaching the ocean. How do nutrient runoff and eutrophication affect marine life?
Q.10
A farmer observed that the soil in his fields was becoming increasingly dry, even after heavy rainfall. The farmer suspected that the dry soil was due to increased runoff, preventing water from infiltrating the ground. Which of the following practices could help the farmer improve soil moisture?
A. Tilling the soil to increase its water-holding capacity B. Planting cover crops to protect the soil from erosion C. Creating channels and other structures to slow down runoff