Cluster · Environmental Pollution and Control

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Environmental Pollution and Ecology Concepts
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Question Category Subtype Difficulty

The excessive quantities of chemicals which get washed from the fields act as nutrients for ______ to flourish. [Constable GD 2021]

pipeline-775491
science intermediate

Identify a way to reduce the pollution caused due to burning of fossil fuels [Constable GD Examination 2022]

pipeline-764165
science intermediate

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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science intermediate

Eutrophication can be defined as: [SICPO Paper I 2024]

pipeline-775476
science intermediate

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is correct? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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science intermediate

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

pipeline-764661
science intermediate

Which of the following statements is correct?
I. Deforestation leads to a decrease in the amount of CO2 in the air.
II. CO2 traps heat and does not allow it to escape into space.
[MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

pipeline-775520
science intermediate

What is the most common factor for the yellowing of the Taj Mahal gradually over the years? [Junior Engineer 2024 Civil Paper I]

pipeline-764751
science intermediate

Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is INCORRECT?
[Constable GD 2021]

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science intermediate

Which of the following is an organic impurity in sewage?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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science intermediate

Eutrophication is a condition where excessive growth of algal bloom occurs on the surface of a water body because of abundant nutrients. Which of the following are the key nutrients for eutrophication?

[SSC MTS 2024]

pipeline-1184144
science intermediate

What type of pollution causes various diseases related to the respiratory system?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

pipeline-1184009
science intermediate

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is correct?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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science intermediate

The process by which a water body gradually becomes enriched with nutrients and minerals, mainly phosphorus and nitrogen, leading to enormous growth of algae on the surface of the water, thus decreasing the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water is known as :

[SSC MTS 2024]

pipeline-1184152
science intermediate

Solids like fats, grease and oil that float on top of liquid wastewater is called ______.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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science intermediate

Which of the following pollutants is responsible for the acidification of the ocean?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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science intermediate

Which of the following greenhouse gases is most abundant in the atmosphere?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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science intermediate

Which of the following gas is not related to acid rain?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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science intermediate

Acid rains occur when the atmosphere is heavily polluted with:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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science intermediate

______ is reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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science intermediate

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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science intermediate

Which of the following is not an impact of climate change?

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english intermediate

Which statement is incorrect as per the passage?

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english intermediate

According to the World Health Organization, what is the cause of premature deaths annually worldwide?

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english intermediate

What did Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change conclude in its fifth assessment report?

pipeline-48345
english intermediate

Which of the following factor led in increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases?

pipeline-48344
english intermediate

Which one of the following is/are the adverse effect of acid rain:

A. Leads to ozone depletion,
B. Reduction in productivity of land
C. inhibit trees ability to reproduce
D. helps in the photosynthesis process

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reasoning intermediate

What is Marble Cancer?

pipeline-3771
reasoning intermediate

Which of the following is NOT a cause of air pollution?

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reasoning intermediate

What is the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs and shell-forming organisms?
[Junior Engineer 2024 Civil Paper I]

pipeline-767768
gk intermediate

When carbon dioxide is increased in the atmosphere, it leads to ________. [Constable GD 2021]

pipeline-767339
gk intermediate

The process of wastewater treatment is commonly called ______ treatment.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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gk intermediate

A ______ tank is an underground chamber made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic through which domestic wastewater (sewage) flows for basic treatment.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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gk intermediate

Eutrophication can be defined as:

[SSC CPO 2024]

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gk intermediate

Carbon dioxide plays a vital role in changing the earth's climate, leading to a critical condition known as __________.

[SSC MTS 2024]

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gk intermediate

Why should we human beings reduce our dependence on petroleum products?

[RRC GROUP D]

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gk intermediate

What is the main objective of the 'Graded Response Action Plan'?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

pipeline-1186408
gk intermediate

Identify a way to reduce the pollution caused due to burning of fossil fuels

[SSC GD 2022]

pipeline-1186415
gk intermediate

Consider the following statements about Climate Change Impacts:

  1. Sea levels rise due to melting glaciers and thermal expansion of oceans.
  2. Coral bleaching is linked to increased ocean temperature.
  3. Climate change has no effect on agriculture.

Which statements are correct?

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bihar_police intermediate

Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

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bihar_police intermediate

Coal and petroleum have their own advantages and disadvantages. Three of the statements regarding coal and petroleum are similar. Choose the one that is dissimilar.

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bihar_police intermediate

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is correct?

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bihar_police intermediate

Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?

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bihar_police intermediate

A CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) vehicle is considered more environmentally friendly than a petrol vehicle because it primarily emits:

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rajasthan intermediate

How does air pollution affect living organism?

1. Sulphur dioxide irritates the respiratory tissues. 

2. Nitrogen oxides, especially NO, can irritate the lungs. 

3. Suspended particles in the air aggravate our respiratory tract, leading to bronchitis and asthama.

4. Many volatile organic compounds and toxic particulates can cause mutations, reproductive problems or cancer.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

pipeline-1353692
rajasthan intermediate

Which type of fuel does not produce pollution on burning?

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up_police intermediate

Air pollution level is considered to be moderate if Air Quality index between:

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up_police intermediate

_______ gases trap heat in the atmosphere which makes the Earth warmer, causing global warming.

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up_police intermediate

Air Pollution damages which of the following system of the human body?

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up_police intermediate

The process of wastewater treatment is commonly called ______ treatment.

pipeline-1350802
up_police intermediate
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