A substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource is called:
1. | Pathogen | 2. | Allergen |
3. | Pollutant | 4. | Secondary metabolite |
The Environment [protection] Act to protect and improve the quality of our environment [Air, Water and Soil] was passed by the Government of India in:
1. | 1974 | 2. | 1981 |
3. | 1986 | 4. | 1988 |
The most effective device to remove particulate matter from polluted air is:
1. electrostatic precipitator
2. cyclonic separator
3. trajectory separator
4. scrubber
The device, normally used to remove gaseous pollutants from polluted air but can remove large particulate matter as well, is:
1. electrostatic precipitator
2. cyclonic separator
3. trajectory separator
4. Scrubber
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
Modern catalytic converters in automobiles are capable of:
I: | Oxidation of carbon, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide |
II: | Oxidation of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen (N2) |
1. Only I
2. Only II
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II
It is necessary to remove sulphur from petroleum products to
1. | reduce the emission of sulphur dioxide in exhaust fumes |
2. | increase efficiency of automobiles' engines |
3. | use sulphur removed from petroleum for commercial purposes |
4. | increase the life span of engine silencers |
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
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
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is:
1. | Propane | 2. | Methane |
3. | Ethane | 4. | Butane |