Which of the following appeared to be with a significant potential for accumulation through food chains ?
A. DDT
B. Parathion
C. Lindane
D. Carbaryl
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Higher concentration of nitrogen dioxide in atmosphere air causes
A. Cancer
B. Bronchitis
C. Asphyxiation
D. Corrosion
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Which of the following in automobile exhaust can cause cancer?
A. Oxides of nitrogen
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Lead
D. Polyclinic hydrocarbons
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White lung cancer is caused by
A. Asbestos
B. Silica
C. Textiles
D. Paper
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Which of the following is a man-made source of air pollution ?
A. Automobile exhaust
B. Forest fire
C. Bacterial action in soil and swamp areas
D. All of the above
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Oxide of sulphur present in the atmosphere are washed down by rains to cause :
A. Depletion of fossil fuel reserves
B. Eutrophication in lakes
C. Lowering of pH of soil
D. Industrial smog formation
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Supersonic jet causes pollution by thinning of
A. O3 layer
B. O4 layer
C. SO2 layer
D. CO2 layer
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The pollutant responsible for ozone holes is ________
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Major gaseous pollutant of the thermal power station is
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The gas causing acid rain in an industrial area is
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. Methane
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A powerful eye irritant present in smog is
A. Nitric oxide
B. Sulphur dioxide
C. Peroxyacetyl nitrate
D. Carbon dioxide
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Which of the following is not a natural source of air pollution ?
A. Volcanic eruptions and lightening discharge
B. Biological decay of vegetable matter
C. Photochemical oxidation of organic number
D. None of the above
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CNG used in automobiles to check pollution, mainly consists of
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What are the major pollutants of cigarette smoke?
A. Carbon monoxide and dioxin
B. Carbon monoxide and nicotine
C. Carbon monoxide and benzene
D. Dioxin and benzene
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Which of the following metals is not a pollutant ?
A. Mercury
B. Arsenic
C. Lead
D. Aluminium
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Main pollutant present in automobile exhaust is
A. CO
B. CO2
C. NO
D. Hydrocarbons
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The liquid waste from kitchens and baths, of residences is known as :
A. Domestic sewage
B. Storm water
C. Sullage
D. Refuse
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Most poisonous pollutant in water is
A. Zinc
B. Phosphate
C. Arsenic
D. Detergent
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Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (A) Arsenic (B) Sorbitol (C) Fluoride (D) Formaldehyde (E) Uranium
A. B, D and E
B. A, B, C, D and E
C. A, C and E
D. A and C
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Smog is
A. Nothing but black smoke
B. A combination of smoke and fog
C. A liquid particle resulting from vapour condensation
D. A solid particle, e.g., fllyash
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