Q. No.Catalytic Converters:
I:
use expensive metals like Gold & Tungsten as catalysts
II:
convert unburnt hydrocarbons to CO2 and H2O, CO to CO2 and NO to N2
III:
are deactivated by Lead
1. only I & II are correct
2. only I & III are correct
3. Only II & III are correct
4. I, II & III are correct
2. only I & III are correct
3. Only II & III are correct
4. I, II & III are correct
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In an algal bloom, the cause of death of other algae is usually:
1. toxins
2. decreased DO
3. decreased sunlight
4. decreased nutrients
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Combustion of solid wastes in the absence of oxygen is known as:
| 1. | Incineration | 2. | Pyrolysis |
| 3. | Anaerobiosis | 4. | Burning |
Radiatively active gases do not include:
1. Methane
2. Ammonia
3. Nitrous oxide
4. Chloroflouro carbons
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A substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource is called:
| 1. | Pathogen | 2. | Allergen |
| 3. | Pollutant | 4. | Secondary metabolite |
Identify the incorrect statement regarding primary air pollutants:
| 1. | Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. |
| 2. | Methane is the most abundant hydrocarbon in the atmosphere |
| 3. | A high concentration of sulphur dioxide causes severe respiratory problems |
| 4. | Particulate matter less than 1 micrometer in diameter generally settle out in less than a day. |
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Hot wastewater discharged from industries into water bodies:
| 1. | increases the nutrient content of the water body |
| 2. | decreases the BOD of water |
| 3. | is considered a water pollutant |
| 4. | is desirable as cool water is more damaging to aquatic life |
Biomagnification can occur as a result of:
| I: | Persistence |
| II: | Food chain energetics |
| III: | Low or non-existent rate of internal degradation or excretion of the substance |
| 1. | I and II only | 2. | I and III only |
| 3. | II and III only | 4. | I, II and III |
Arcata Wildlife Sanctuary in Arcata, California is also a/an:
1. innovative sewer management system
2. tiger reserve
3. nuclear waste disposal site
4. ecological hotspot
Agricultural [Agro-Chemical] pollution may lead to:
| I: | Leaching, runoff and eutrophication |
| II: | Contamination of water bodies by heavy metals |
| 1. | Only I | 2. | Only II |
| 3. | Both I and II | 4. | Neither I nor II |
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