Photochemical smog can be controlled by:
1. The use of catalytic converters in automobiles.
2. Plantation of plants such as Pinus, Juniparur, etc.
3. Both (1) and (2)
4. None of the above
The reaction(s) involved in ozone layer depletion in the stratosphere is/are:
1. | |
2. | |
3. | |
4. | All of the above |
Consequence(s) of ozone hole is/are:
1. | They cause death of many phytoplanktons. |
2. | Excess exposure may even cause mutation in plants. |
3. | It leads to the ageing of skin, cataracts, skin cancer, and sunburns. |
4. | All of the above. |
The major pollutant(s) of water pollution is/are:
1. Pathogens.
2. Organic waste.
3. Chemical components.
4. All of the above.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is-
1. | Amount of oxygen required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in a certain volume of a sample of water. |
2. | Amount of CO2 required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in a certain volume of a sample of water. |
3. | Amount of O3 required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in a certain volume of a sample of water. |
4. | None of the above |
The major source(s) of soil pollution is/are:
1. Industrial waste.
2. Fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Organic compost.
4. Both (1) are (2)
The example(s) of pesticide is/are-
1. Aldrin
2. Sodium chlorate
3. Dieldrin
4. Both (1) and (3)
The correct statement(s) regarding green chemistry is/are:
1. | It helps in decreasing environmental pollution. |
2. | It prevents or limits chemical pollutants from being introduced into the environment. |
3. | It reduces the use and generation of substances hazardous to the environment. |
4. | All of the above. |
The best measure(s) to control water pollution is/are:
1. | Compost should be preferred over chemical fertilizers. |
2. | The concentration of pollutants in the industrial plants should be checked regularly. |
3. | All industrial and chemical discharges should be made free from toxic metals before allowing them to enter a water body. |
4. | All of the above. |
Match List-1 with List-II
List-I | List-II |
(a). | (i). Acid rain |
(b). |
(ii). Smog |
(c). |
(iii). Ozone depletion |
(d). | (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). |