Statement-I: Water with BOD value greater than 17 is highly polluted. 
Statement-II: The oxygen required to decompose biodegradable and non-biodegradable impurities is called BOD. 

1. Only statement-I is correct.
2. Only statement-II is correct only. 
3. Both statement-I and II are correct. 
4. None of the statement is correct. 
Subtopic:  Water Pollution - Biological Oxygen Demand |
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Photochemical smog is a mixture of:

1. NO2 + O3 + PAN
2. H2O + O3 + CH4
3. NO + NO2
4. SO2 + SO3 + NO2
Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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Statement I: An allotrope of oxygen is an important intermediate in the formation of reducing smog.
Statement II:  Gases such as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur present in the troposphere contribute to the formation of photochemical smog. 
 


Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
2. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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Water does not produce CO on reacting with-

1. CO2

2. C

3. CH4

4. C3H8

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Acid Rain |
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I: The pH of rainwater is normally ~5.6.

Statement II: If the pH of rainwater drops below 5.6, it is called acid rain.

1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

3. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

4. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Acid Rain |
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The presence of ozone in the troposphere-

1. Protects us from UV radiation.

2. Protects us from X-ray radiation.

3. Protects us from the greenhouse effect.

4. Generates photochemical smog.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Incorrect statement among the following regarding ozone is-

1. In the stratosphere, it forms a protective shield against UV radiation.

2. It is a toxic gas and its reaction with NO gives NO2.

3. In the stratosphere, CFCs release chlorine-free radicals which react with O3 to give chlorine dioxide radicals.

4. In the atmosphere, it is depleted by CFCs.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Ozone |
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The gas released during anaerobic degradation of vegetation may lead to:

1. Ozone hole

2. Acid rain

3. Corrosion of metals

4. Global warming and cancer

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Global Warming |
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Thermal power plants can lead to-
1. Eutrophication
2. Acid rain
3. Blue baby syndrome
4. Ozone layer depletion

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Acid Rain |
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The incorrect statement(s)  regarding acid rain is/are-
1. It can corrode water pipes
2. It can damage structures made up of stone
3. It cannot cause respiratory ailments in animals
4. It is  harmful for trees

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Acid Rain |
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