14000+ MCQs Environment & Ecology(Pollution)

I. Aral Sea
II. Black Sea
III. Lake Baikal
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Assertion (A): Soil pollution is more dangerous as compared to industrial pollution.
Reason (R): Fertiliser and Pesticide enter into food cycle. Choose the correct answer using the code below.

I. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water.
II. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of Ocean water.
III. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.
IV. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw ground water will be completely reimbursed by the Government.
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I. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
II. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
III. Upwelling in the seas.
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I. Oxides of Nitrogen
II. Suspended Particulate Matter
III. Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM)
IV. Sulphur Dioxide

I. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.
II. Cattle release ammonia into environment.
III. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

I. Noise pollution results in lack of concentration.
II. It increases the tension in human being.
III. It is helpful in the growth of plants and crops.
IV. Deafness is one of the common harmful effects of noise pollution.
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I. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.
II. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete.
III. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.
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I. Copper slag
II. Cold mix asphalt technology
III. Geotextiles
IV. Hot mix asphalt technology
V. Portland cement
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I. Nuclear fuel is made from naturally occurring radioactive materials, such as uranium, found in rocks.
II. Nuclear fuel produces 50% less greenhouse gases than any non-renewable source of energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection and the procedure and the manner in which it is sought.
II. lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. The SI unit for the measurement of noise is Pascal.
II. The noise above 80 dB level becomes physically uncomfortable.
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