Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles for reducing emission of poisonous gases. It is done by
1. Reducing the amount of unburnt hydrocarbons before exhaust formation
2. Converting NOx to nitrogen
3. Reducing lead in the exhaust
4. Converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide

 

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
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Slash and burn agriculture leads to nutrient depletion in soil and deforestation if
1. Legumes are implanted rather than cereals
2. Sufficient time is not given to the land to recover
3. It is done in a smaller area
4. Some useful trees are not uprooted
Subtopic:  Deforestation |
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CFCs have a continuing effect on ozone layer as
1. CFCs are being produced in high amounts all over the world
2. CFCs release fluorine atoms which degrade ozone
3. Cl atoms formed by them act as catalyst in reaction causing degradation of ozone
4. Cl atoms formed by CFCs are used up in the reaction causing degradation of ozone

 
Subtopic:  Ozone Layer Depletion |
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Environment Protection Act protects the quality of
a. Air
b. Water
c. Soil
d. Environment
1. Only c
2. Only b and c
3. Only a
4. All a, b, c and d
Subtopic:  Introduction to Pollution & Types |
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Harmful effects of air pollutants depend upon
a. Organism exposed
b. Duration of exposure
c. Concentration of pollutants
1. Only a
2. Only c
3. Only a and b
4. All a b and c 
Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
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Which of the following is not used for controlling air pollution in Delhi?
1. Phasing out of old vehicles 
2. Use of unleaded petrol
3. Use of low sulphur petrol and diesel 
4. Use of electrostatic precipitator in vehicles
Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
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'Polyblend' geveloped by Ahmad Khan is a
1. Method for dealing with electronic wastes
2. Method for dealing synthetic fibers
3. Possible solution to accumulating plastic wastes
4. Product used in organic farming
Subtopic:  Solid Waste Pollution |
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State true (T) or false (F) for the followin statements and select the correct option.
A. Bad ozone is formed in the troposphere.
B. Good ozone is formed in the stratosphere and act as shield against UV rays.
C. UV A may cause snow blindness.
 
A B C
1. T T T
2. T F T
3. T T F
4. F T F
Subtopic:  Ozone Layer Depletion |
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In the wake of green revolution problems that have come are
a. Waterlogging
b. Soil salinity
c. Desertification
d. Ozone depletion
1. a and b
2. b and c
3. c and d
4. a and d
 
Subtopic:  Resource Utilisation & Maintenance |
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Select the incorrect match.
1. Amrita Devi Bishnoi award - Wildlife protection award
2. Chipko movement - by local women in 1974
3. Joint forest management - Started by government, no participation of local communities
4. Reforestation - may occur naturally
Subtopic:  Resource Utilisation & Maintenance |
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