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Pollution

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Q.1U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001, 2008, 2017, 2022U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002; U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014

The gas which leaked from Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal was--

Q.2U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009

Which of the following statements about Radioactive pollution are correct? 1. It causes a hereditary change in the animals. 2. It causes disbalance among different minerals in the soil. 3. It hinders blood circulation. 4. It causes carcinogenesis. Select the correct answer from codes given below: Codes :

Q.3U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022

MCQ

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichlorehane (DDT) is a -

Q.4U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023

MCQ

Which of the following is not a biodegradable polluter?

Q.5U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007

MCQ

Polythene bags cannot be destroyed because they are made of -

Q.6U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008

MCQ

Which of the following takes maximum time to decay?

Q.7U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013

Multi-Correct

Euro emission norms are emission standards and these represent a package setting limits for emission from a vehicle. Which of the following gases is covered under this?

Q.8U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013

MCQ

To meet Euro-II emission standards, what should be the sulphur content in the ultra-low sulphur diesel?

Q.9U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006; U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006; 2009U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006

MCQ

The most toxic metal pollutant of automobile exhaust is

Q.10U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017

MCQ

Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Pollutant Disease caused

Q.11U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012

Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Air Pollutant) (Part affected) A. Asbestos Dust 1. Brain B. Lead 2. Stomach C. Mercury 3. Lung D. Carbon Monoxide 4. Bloodstream Codes: A B C D

Q.12U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008

Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Pollutants) (Effects) A. Carbon monoxide 1. Damage to liver and kidney B. Oxides of Nitrogen 2. Cancer C. Soil Particles 3. Ailment related to breathing D. Lead 4. Central nervous system Codes: A B C D

Q.13U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017

MCQ

The size of the Respirable suspended Particulate Matter (R.S.P.M.) in air is

Q.14U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010

MCQ

Which was the seasonal factor responsible for the intense cold in northern India in January, 2012?

Q.15U.P.U.D.A/L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010

MCQ

Which of the following is used as an adulterant of a mustard seed?

Q.16U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018

MCQ

Incinerators are used for which of the following?

Q.17U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019

Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Phenomenon) (Compounds) A. Acid Rain 1. Chlorofluoro-carbon B. Photochemical Smog 2. Carbon Monoxide C. Combination with Haemoglobin 3. Sulphur dioxide D. Depletion of Ozone Layer 4. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons A B C D