What was added in 1987 as a pollutant to The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, [originally passed in 1981] :
1. radioactive wastes
2. CFCs
3. ground level ozone
4. noise

 

According to CPCB, what particulate size is most harmful to humans:
1. more than 10 micrometers
2. between 5 to 10 micrometers
3. between 2.5 to 5 micrometers
4. less than 2.5 micrometers

The most effective device to remove particulate matter from polluted air is:
1. electrostatic precipitator
2. cyclonic separator
3. trajectory separator
4. scrubber

A catalytic converter :
1. reduces unburnt hydrocarbon in auto emissions
2. converts NOx to nitrogen
3. reduces lead in the exhaust
4. converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide

The group most profoundly affected by global warming normally is :-

1. Plants
2. Insects
3. Birds
4. Mammals

Which of the following radiatively active gases contributes the least to global warming?

1. CO₂

2. CFC

3. N₂O

4. CH₄

What is the percentage of photosynthetic active radiation [PAR] in the incident solar radiation?
1. 100 %
2. 50%
3. 1-5%
4. 2-10%

Which of the following commits industrialized nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ?
1. Montreal protocol
2. Kyoto protocal 
3. UNECD earth summit
4. Alma Atta conference 

To safeguard our water resources, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, was passed in:

1. 1951
2. 1974
3. 1985
4. 1987

Eventually, the only solution for the treatment of e-wastes, provided it is carried out in an environment friendly manner, is:
1. Incineration
2. Burying in landfill sites
3. Dumping in developing countries
4. Recycling