__________ is removed from water by lime-soda process.
A. Foul smell and taste
B. Iron and manganese
C. Temporary hardness
D. Permanent hardness
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The density of the gases (present in air) decreases with increasing altitude to such an extent, that about 70% of the mass of atmospheric air is found in the lower 5 km. of the atmosphere. This lower region of atmosphere is called the
A. Ionosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere
D. None of these
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A 'body' which allows the short wavelength incoming solar radiation to enter in, but does not allow long wave length outgoing infra red radiation to escape out is called the
A. Global warming
B. Green house
C. Atmospheric effect
D. Ionosphere
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Which of the following causes death by asphyxiation, if its presence in atmospheric air exceeds maximum allowable concentration (i.e. > 50 ppm)?
A. Benzopyrene
B. Peroxyacyl nitrate
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Sulphur dioxide
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Dust collection efficiency of a cyclone separator depends upon its
A. Diameter
B. Inlet gas velocity
C. Overall height
D. All of the above
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The biological decomposition of organic substances in wastes controlled conditions is called
A. Incineration
B. Biological oxidation
C. Composting
D. None of these
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Which of the following is not a secondary air pollutant?
A. Ozone
B. Photochemical smog
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. All of the above
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Arsenic pollutant is not generated in____industries.
A. Tanneries
B. Glass & ceramic
C. Beverages
D. Any of these
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Presence of bacteria in potable (drinking) water causes
A. Turbidity
B. Disease
C. Bad odour
D. Bad taste & colour
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The pH value of potable water should be between
A. 1 to 1.5
B. 6.5 to 8
C. 13 to 14
D. 4 to 5
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Which of the following is the common pollutant emitted from metallurgical smelters, thermal power plant and cement plants?
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'Particulate' air pollutants are finely divided solids and liquids. Which of the following is not a 'particulate'?
A. Dust & mists
B. Smoke & fumes
C. Photochemical smog & soot
D. None of these
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Algae growth in water is controlled by
A. Deoxidation
B. Chlorination
C. Bleaching
D. Aeration
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Automobile exhaust is passed through two compartments catalytic converter employing platinum as catalyst for
A. Conversion of CO into CO2 in the second compartment
B. Conversion of NOx into N2 and NH3 in the first compartment
C. Oxidation of unburnt hydrocarbon fuel in the second compartment
D. All of the above
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Ozone is
A. A primary pollutant
B. A secondary pollutant
C. Impervious to ultra-violet rays
D. Both B & C
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Pick out the wrong statement
A. Low ozone layer thickness in polar regions is due to cold climatic conditions
B. Amount of unburnt hydrocarbons emitted by two stroke petrol engine is more as compared to that emitted by a four stroke engine
C. Carbon monoxide present in the two stroke petrol engine exhaust is much less as compared to that emitted from a four stroke engine
D. Mercury as a pollutant can enter the blood stream & the digestive system/ lungs and is responsible for causing minamate disease
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High noise level in a chemical plant can be controlled by the
A. Suppression of noise at the source itself
B. Path control of noise
C. Protection of operating personnel
D. All of the above
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Which of the following fine dust removal equipments is the most efficient?
A. Bag filter
B. Scrubber
C. Electrostatic precipitator
D. Cyclone separator
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When the concentration of SO2 in air is greater than __________ ppm, it gives a pungent smell.
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Aerobic biological oxidation ponds used for the purification of polluted water
A. Destroys/removes pathogen from the sewage
B. Is not very effective for nonbiodegradable substances (e.g. ABS) containing effluents
C. Destroys/removes pathogen much more effectively if the sewage is chlorinated
D. All of the above
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