An increase in concentration of the intoxicant at successive trophic levels is known as:
1. | Eutrophication | 2. | Biomagnification |
3. | Bioremediation | 4. | Biofortification |
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High concentrations of accumulated DDT in birds:
1. kills pathogens in their blood
2. causes sterility by affecting gametogenesis
3. leads to premature breaking of eggs
4. causes spasticity of the muscles of the body
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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
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Which of the following statements is not true regarding CNG?
1. It is non-polluting
2. It burns more efficiently than petrol and diesel
3. It cannot be siphoned off by thieves
4. It cannot be adulterated
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The Environment Protection Act was passed in:
1. 1988
2. 1987
3. 1985
4. 1986
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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 and 5 micrometers
4. less than 2.5 micrometers
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Brown air consists of:
1. | Sulphur dioxide | 2. | Nitrogen oxides |
3. | Carbon dioxide | 4. | Ozone |
Photochemical smog is formed in traffic congested cities where the conditions are:
1. cool and intense solar radiation
2. cool and less solar radiation
3. warm and intense solar radiation
4. warm and less solar radiation
Photochemical smog does not contain:
1. Ozone
2. NOx
3. PAN
4. Carbon monoxide
Which of the following is not an ill effect of PAN?
1. inhibition of electron transport system in plants
2. damage to chloroplasts in plants
3. acute irritation of eyes in humans
4. leukemia in humans