Environmental issues Quiz – 4

G93I30 Which of the following gas affects human health by reducing the blood’s ability to carry oxygen to different parts of the body?

G93I29 What process causes the disintegration of rock at or near the earth’s surface?

G93I28 What type of chemical weathering is enhanced by acid rain?

G93I27 Ozone depletion is caused due to increase in the level of

G93I26 Which of the following methods can be used to increase the supply of usable, good quality water?

G93I25 Which of the following is the main discharge from coalbased power plants (thermal plants)?

G93I24 Assertion (A): Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which blood is not able to carry and deliver enough oxygen to the body.
Reason (R): Consuming drinking water with high nitrate level may cause methemoglobinemia.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

G93I22 Maximum soot is released from

G93I21 Which of the following pairs regarding typical composi-
tion of hospitals wastes is incorrect?

G93I20 Human ear is most sensitive to noise in which of the following frequency range?

G93I19 Which of the following units is used to measure the intensity of noise?

G93I18 The plume rise in a coal-based power plant depends on
I. Buoyancy
II. Atmospheric stability
III. Momentum of exhaust gases

G93I17 Match List-I with List-II.

G93I23 Surface ozone is produced from

G93I16 Which of the following is an indicator of water quality and presence of organic matter in water?

G93I15 The major pollution causing agent, is

G93I14 Ozone depletion in stratosphere shall result in

G93I13 Biomagnification means increase in the

G93I12 Increased asthmatic attack in certain seasons are related to

G93I11 Minamata disaster’ in Japan was caused by pollution due to

G93I10 Modes of controlling pollution in large cities include

G93I9 Which of the following is a source of emissions leading to the eventual formation of surface ozone as a pollutant?

G93I8 Ultraviolet radiations from sunlight causes many skin diseases which are prevented by

G93I7 The smog in cities in India mainly consists of

G93I6 DDT is a

G93I5 Most abundant water pollutant is

G93I4 In terms of total CO2 emissions from a country, identify the correct sequence.

G93I3 The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is

G93I2 The colour of Taj Mahal may be affected by

G93I1 Which of the following pollutants can cause cancer in humans?

G94I30 Carbon dioxide and methane are similar in terms of

G94I29 All hydrocarbons (except CH) contribute to the production of

G94I28 Which of the following fuels are mainly responsible for release of lead into the environment?

G94I27 Which of the following pollutants mainly released by burning of diesel fuel is responsible for photochemical smog?

G94I26 The pesticide directly affecting the nervous system is

G94I25 The constituent of smog that causes irritation to the eyes is

G94I24 The process of dumping solid waste in a scientifically designated land area is called

G94I23 The main chemical responsible for ozone depletion is

G94I22 Excessive exposure to pesticides mainly causes

G94I21 Excessive exposure to pesticides is mainly responsible for damage to

G94I20 High concentration of oxides of nitrogen can cause

G94I19 Sulphur dioxide is mainly released from

G94I18 Automobiles and trucks are not an important source of which of the following air pollutants?

G94I17 Ozone is considered as a secondary air pollutant because

G94I16 Nitrogen oxide affects human health by

G94I15 The source of Ground Level Ozone is

G94I14 The source of sulphur dioxide is

G94I13 Which pollutant contains carbon, chlorine and flourine?

G94I12 Which pollutant lowers the amount of oxygen that enters our blood and can slow over reflexes and make us confused and sleepy?

G94I11 CO stands for

G94I10 Consider the following statements.
I. Plants absorb Co, through photosynthesis.
II. Plants and soil return some CO, to the atmosphere through respiration.
III. Oceans also absorb CO2.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

G94I9 The product of breathing and fermentation is

G94I8 Which primary pollutant is produced when a substance containing carbon is burned?

G94I7 Which of the following consists of the primary air pollutants?

G94I6 Petroleum refineries release

G94I5 The source of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and organic compounds is

G94I4 Consider the following statements about Ammonia.
I. Ammonia is very common by-product from agriculture related activities.
II. It is one of the most hazardous gases in the atmosphere.
III. Use of insecticides, pesticides and fertilisers are the sources of Ammonia.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

G94I3 Sulphur dioxide emits from the combustion of

G94I2 The main causes of air pollution is

G94I1 Which of the following is the major concern of Environmental issues?