Environmental Pollution

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Q1. The primary source of photochemical smog is:

A. SO2 onlyB. NOx and VOCs in presence of sunlightC. Only CO2D. Only dust

Q2. BOD is used as an indicator of:

A. Air qualityB. Organic pollution in waterC. Soil salinity onlyD. Noise

Q3. PM2.5 is more harmful than PM10 mainly because:

A. It is largerB. It penetrates deeper into lungs and bloodstreamC. It is only dustD. It has no chemical content

Q4. Eutrophication is caused by:

A. Lack of nutrientsB. Excess N and P leading to algal bloomsC. Only oil spillsD. Only thermal pollution

Q5. Biomagnification is typical of:

A. Easily degradable substancesB. Persistent, fat-soluble pollutants (e.g., DDT, mercury)C. Only CO2D. Only noise

Q6. The polluter pays principle means:

A. Victims pay for cleanupB. Those who cause pollution bear the cost of prevention/remediationC. Only government paysD. No one pays

Q7. Catalytic converters in vehicles reduce:

A. Only CO2 to zeroB. CO, NOx and unburnt hydrocarbonsC. Only noiseD. Only PM from tyres

Q8. E-waste management in India emphasises:

A. Only dumpingB. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)C. Only export without rulesD. No regulation

Q9. Acid rain is mainly due to:

A. Only CO2B. SOx and NOx forming acids in atmosphereC. Only methaneD. Only dust

Q10. Noise pollution standards in India are notified under:

A. Only Labour lawsB. Environment (Protection) Act / Noise RulesC. Only Motor Vehicles Act without EPAD. Only municipal bylaws without national rules

Q11. Pollution control concept 1: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q12. Pollution control concept 2: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q13. Pollution control concept 3: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q14. Pollution control concept 4: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q15. Pollution control concept 5: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q16. Pollution control concept 6: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q17. Pollution control concept 7: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q18. Pollution control concept 8: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q19. Pollution control concept 9: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q20. Pollution control concept 10: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q21. Pollution control concept 11: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q22. Pollution control concept 12: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q23. Pollution control concept 13: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q24. Pollution control concept 14: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q25. Pollution control concept 15: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q26. Pollution control concept 16: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q27. Pollution control concept 17: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q28. Pollution control concept 18: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q29. Pollution control concept 19: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q30. Pollution control concept 20: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q31. Pollution control concept 21: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q32. Pollution control concept 22: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q33. Pollution control concept 23: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q34. Pollution control concept 24: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q35. Pollution control concept 25: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q36. Pollution control concept 26: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q37. Pollution control concept 27: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q38. Pollution control concept 28: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q39. Pollution control concept 29: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q40. Pollution control concept 30: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q41. Pollution control concept 31: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q42. Pollution control concept 32: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q43. Pollution control concept 33: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q44. Pollution control concept 34: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q45. Pollution control concept 35: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q46. Pollution control concept 36: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q47. Pollution control concept 37: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q48. Pollution control concept 38: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q49. Pollution control concept 39: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards

Q50. Pollution control concept 40: Which is a correct statement about air quality management in India?

A. NAAQS and AQI are used; GRAP in NCR for emergenciesB. No standards existC. Only noise is regulatedD. Only water has standards