Most efficient and suitable dust removal equipment for removal of flyash from flue gas in a thermal power plant is the
A. Gravity settling chamber
B. Cyclone separator
C. Electrostatic precipitator
D. Bag filter
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Foaming and priming in boiler operation can be reduced by reduction in __________ in feed water.
A. Turbidity
B. Color (Hazen)
C. Total solids
D. All of the above
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Presence of non-biodegradable substances, like alkyl benzene sulphonate (ABS) from the detergents in polluted water stream causes
A. Fire hazards
B. Explosion hazards
C. Persistent foam
D. Depletion of dissolved oxygen
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During which of the following operating conditions of an automobile, carbon monoxide content in the exhaust gas is maximum?
A. Idle running
B. Acceleration
C. Cruising
D. Deaccelaration
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A man exposed to excessive noise level in the working environment may suffer from
A. Hearing loss
B. Rupture of ear drum
C. Nervousness & fatigue
D. All of the above
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Water effluent generated in printing industry is decolourised by
A. Ion exchange technique
B. Reverse osmosis
C. Electrolytic decomposition
D. Adsorption
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There are thirteen metals which are treated as pollutants. Which of the following metals is not a pollutant?
A. Mercury
B. Arsenic
C. Aluminium
D. Lead
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Direct reaction of unsaturated hydrocarbons with either NO or NO2 produces an eye irritating pollutant compound known as
A. Photochemical smog
B. Peroxy acetyl nitrate (PAN) or methyl nitrile
C. Benzopyrene
D. Poly acrylonitrile
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Which of the following is an adsorbant for removal of nitrogen oxides from gas/air?
A. Active carbon
B. Silica gel
C. Bog iron (iron oxide)
D. Pulverised limestone
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'Safe limit' called Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of carbon monoxide in atmospheric air is < 50 ppm. The main source of carbon monoxide pollutant in air is the
A. Industrial chimney exhaust
B. Automobiles exhaust
C. Photochemical reaction in polluted atmosphere
D. Burning of domestic fuel
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Which of the following is the most major constituents of air pollutants?
A. Oxides of sulphur
B. Oxides of nitrogen
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Hydrogen sulphide
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__________ plant emits large amount of SO2 as an air pollutant.
A. Nitric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Chloralkali
D. Iron & steel
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In water chemical treatment plant, use of chloramines ensures
A. Disinfection
B. Taste & odour control
C. Weed control in reservoirs
D. Removal of permanent hardness
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Hydrogen ion concentration in distilled water is
A. 10-7
B. 7 × 10-7
C. 107
D. 7 × 107
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A masonry structure built below ground level, where biochemical reaction takes place due to anaerobic bacteria is called
A. Cesspool
B. Lagoon
C. Skimming mill
D. Septic tank
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The most commonly used chemical coagulant in water treatment is
A. Ferrous sulphate
B. Alum
C. Lime
D. Hydrazine
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Lagooning process is mainly a means of the
A. Sludge disposal
B. Reduction of excessive flow in sewers
C. Biological treatment of wastes
D. None of these
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The concentration of water vapour in troposphere, which depends upon the altitude & temperature varies in the range of zero to __________ percent.
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The main industrial source of emission of hydrogen sulphide air pollutant is
A. Petroleum refineries
B. Coal based thermal power plants
C. Pulp and paper plant
D. Metallurgical roasting & smelting plant
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Which of the following is the most efficient for removal of very finely divided suspended solids and colloidal matter from the polluted water stream?
A. Sedimentation tank
B. Circular clarifier
C. Mechanical flocculation
D. Chemical coagulation
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