Consider the following statements:

I. Noise was added as an air pollutant to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in 1987.
II. Montreal protocol was signed in 1987 to control the emission of ozone-depleting substances.
III. The Earth Summit for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits was held in 1992.


Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only  2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III


 

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
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Consider the following statements:

1. The “bad” ozone is the ozone that is formed in the troposphere.
2. The “good ozone” in the stratosphere acts as a shield against harmful UV radiation.
3. UV-A radiations can cause skin cancers and snow-blindness cataracts.


Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only 2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III

Subtopic:  Ozone Layer Depletion |
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The following diagram shows the effect of sewage discharge on some important characteristics of a river. What can be A and B respectively?
   

1.  BOD and DO 2.  DO and BOD
3.  BOD and COD 4.  COD and BOD
Subtopic:  Water Pollution |
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The following diagram shows the working of an electrostatic precipitator. Identify the correct statement:
    

1.  A negative voltage ionizes the air around the wire that in turn ionizes the particles in the air stream.
2.  They are able to remove about 75% of the particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant.
3.  The velocity of air between the plates must be rapid enough to allow electrostatic precipitation of the dust particles.
4.  PM 2.5 dust particles are more easily removed by the electrostatic precipitator than larger sized particulate matter.
Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
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Which award is given to individuals or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting wildlife?
1. Venu Menon Animal Allies Award
2. Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award
3. David Shepherd Wildlife Award
4. The Pledge Award

Subtopic:  Resource Utilisation & Maintenance |
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Read the following statements and chooser the correct option
Statement A: Electrostatic precipitator can remove over 99% particulate matter present in exhaust from a thermal power plant.
Statement B: According to CPCB particulate size 2.5m or less in diameter are responsible for causing the greatest harm to human health.
1. Only statement A is correct.
2. Only statement B is correct.
3. Both statements A and B are correct.
4. Both statements A and B are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
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State True (T) or False (F) for the following statements and select the correct option
A. Motor vehicles equipped with catalytic converter should use unleaded petrol because lead in the petrol inactivates the catalyst.
B. Recently government of India has instituted the Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award for
individuals from urban areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting
wildlife.
C. Reforestation may occur naturally in a deforested area.
   A   B   C
1. T   T   F
2. T   F   T
3. T   F   F
4. F   F   T

Subtopic:  Air Pollution | Resource Utilisation & Maintenance |
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Select the correct option regarding relative contribution of various greenhouse gases to total global warming.
1. CO2>CFCs>N2O>CH4
2. CH4>CO2>N2O>CFCs
3. N2O>CO2>CFCs>CH4
4. CO2>CH4>CFCs>N2O

Subtopic:  Green House Effect & Global Warming |
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Which one is not an example of primary pollutants?
1. DDT                  2. CO
3. Pollen                4. PAN

Subtopic:  Water Pollution: I | Water Pollution |
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In which part of the atmosphere ‘good ozone’ is found?
1. Troposphere                       2. Stratosphere
3. Ionosphere                        4. Exosphere

Subtopic:  Ozone Layer Depletion |
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