A gas that is not common component of photochemical smog is-

1. Ozone

2. Acrolein

3. Peroxyacetyl nitrate

4. Chlorofluorocarbons

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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Which one of the following statements regarding photochemical smog is not correct?

1. Carbon monoxide does not play any role in photochemical smog formation

2. Photochemical smog is an oxidising agent in character

3. Photochemical smog is formed through photochemical reaction involving energy

4. Photochemical smog does not cause irritation in eyes and throat

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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NEET - 2012
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Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?

1. N2O5
2. NO2
3. N2O
4. NO

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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NEET - 2018
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Which one of the following statements is not true?

1.  Concentration of dissolved oxygen below 5 ppm is good for the growth of fish.
2.  Clean water would have a BOD value of less than 5 ppm.
3.  Oxides of sulphur, nitrogen, and carbon are the most widespread air pollutant.
4. pH of drinking water should be between 6.5-8.5.

Subtopic:  Water Pollution - Biological Oxygen Demand |
 67%
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AIPMT - 2011
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Among the following, the one that is not a greenhouse gas is:

1. Sulphur dioxide

2. Nitrous oxide

3. Methane

4. Ozone

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Greenhouse Effect |
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NEET - 2019
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The incorrect statement about carbon monoxide is-

1. It reduces the oxygen-carrying ability of blood.
2. The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to CO) is less stable than oxyhaemoglobin.
3. It is produced due to incomplete combustion.
4. It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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NEET - 2020
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An incorrect statement regarding acid rain is that: 

1. It is formed due to the reaction of \(SO_{2}\) and \(NO_{2}\) with rainwater.

2. It causes no damage to monuments like the Taj Mahal.

3. It is harmful to plants.

4. Its pH is less than 5.6

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Acid Rain |
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The compound responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer in the upper strata of the atmosphere is:

1. Ferrocene

2. Fullerenes

3. Freons

4. Polyhalogens

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Ozone |
 86%
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AIPMT - 2004
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Match List-1 with List-II

List-I List-II
(a). 2SO2(g)+O2(g)2SO3(g) (i). Acid rain
(b). 
(ii). Smog
(c). CaCO3+H2SO4
CaSO4+H2O+CO2
(iii). Ozone depletion
(d). NO2(g)hvNO(g)+O(g) (iv). Tropospheric pollution

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a). (b). (c). (d).
1. (iv). (iii). (i). (ii).
2. (iii). (ii). (iv). (i).
3. (i). (ii). (iii). (iv).
4. (ii). (iii). (iv). (i).
Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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NEET - 2021
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The pollution due to oxides of sulphur gets enhanced due to the presence of : 
a. particulate matter 
b. ozone 
c. hydrocarbons 
d. hydrogen peroxide 
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 
1.  a, c, d only 
2. a, d only 
3. a , b, d only 
4. b, c, d only 
Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Ozone |
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