Ozone layer is present in
A. troposphere
B. lonosphere
C. stratosphere
D. exosphere
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Primary pollutants can be
A. SO2 , CO
B. PAN, O3
C. Both of these
D. None of these
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The term 'brown air' is used for
A. Acid fumes
B. Photochemical smog
C. Sulphurous smog
D. Industrial smog
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Acid rain can be reduced by use of
A. LPG
B. CNG
C. Both of these
D. None of these
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Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by
A. oxides of carbon and nitrogen
B. oxides of nitrogen and sulphur
C. oxides of nitrogen and phosphorous
D. none of the above
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Which one of the following Green house gases is in largest concentration in the atmosphere?
A. Chlorofluorocarbon
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Methane
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Radioactive elements emit
A. Radio waves
B. Infrared waves
C. Ultraviolet waves
D. α, β and γ radiations
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Nobel prize in Green Chemistry is not associated with
A. R Williamson
B. Yves Chauvin
C. Robert H, Grubbs
D. Richard R, Schrock
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Air pollution is caused by smoke. Which of the following types of coal produces no smoke on burning?
A. Peat
B. Lignite
C. Bituminous
D. Anthracite
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Physico-chemical characteristics of water in water sources undergo changes due to
A. Aquatic macrophytes
B. Aquatic fungi
C. Effluents
D. Evapotranspiration
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Green Chemistry means
A. the use of green vegetables in synthesis
B. the use of chemicals with green colour
C. use of very fast reactions
D. use of environmentally bengin methods to synthesise compounds
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With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body.
2. It depletes dissolved oxygen of the water.
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A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opinion that india should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium?
1. Thoriumis farmore abundant in nature than uranium.
2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.
3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Which disinfectant cannot be used in drinking water?
A. Potassium permanganate
B. Bleaching powder
C. Phenol
D. Chlorine
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Which of the following is/are correct method to produce electricity from garbage?
A. Garbage is burnt in open air
B. Garbage is cultured with bacteria and produce methane
C. Garbage is put in a electrolytic cell
D. Both B and C
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Which one of the following is a cause of acid rains?
A. Ozone
B. Ammonia
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. Carbon monoxide
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Secondary pollutants can be
A. PAN
B. O3
C. Cl
D. All of these
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Which reaction is not a part of Acid-rain?
A. CO2 + H2 O ⟶ H2 CO3
B. SO3 + H2 O ⟶ H2 SO4
C. NO2 + O2 + H2 O ⟶ HNO3
D. ClONO2 + H2 O ⟶ HOCl + HNO3
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Which of the following are hazardous to the environment because they deplete ozone layer leading to the formation of ozone hole?
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Which of the following is/are example(s) of herbicides?
A. Sodium chlorate
B. Sodium arsenite
C. Potassium Manganate
D. Both A and B
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