Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Science.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Environmental Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Ocean is a source for carbon monoxide.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

How does increase in temperature affect air pollution?

A. Higher temperatures reduce air pollution
B. Higher temperatures increase air pollution
C. Temperature does not affect the air pollution levels
D. Humidity factor is also necessary to predict variance of air pollution with temperature
Answer» C. Temperature does not affect the air pollution levels
3.

What are the effects of sulphur dioxide on the human body?

A. It causes the malfunction of liver and kidney
B. It breaks down body’s immunity towards particulate matter and bacteria
C. It causes blood cells to dilate thereby affecting blood flow through the circulatory system
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. It causes blood cells to dilate thereby affecting blood flow through the circulatory system
4.

Which of the following pollutants is the major contributor to photochemical smog?

A. Peroxynitrates
B. Hydroperoxides
C. Nitrogen dioxide
D. Ozone
Answer» E.
5.

What is the effect of ozone on human respiratory system?

A. It has higher affinity to bind with haemoglobin and does not allow binding of oxygen
B. It causes the disfigurement of the alveoli reducing the surface area for gaseous transfer
C. It damages lung tissues and aggravates asthma
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
6.

Particles of what size are filtered by the nasal passage?

A. >10micrometre
B. >500 micrometre
C. >1 mm
D. >5 micrometre
Answer» B. >500 micrometre
7.

The velocity of air reduces to zero by the time it reaches the bronchi.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What is the primary function(s) of the alveoli?

A. Transfer of oxygen to the blood
B. Removal of carbon dioxide from the blood
C. Transfer of toxic substances to the blood
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
9.

The pulmonary section of the respiratory tract consists of ___________

A. Nose and mouth as well as down till epiglottis and larynx
B. Bronchi down till the end of bronchiole
C. Respiratory bronchiole, alveoli and alveoli ducts
D. Alveoli ducts and alveoli
Answer» D. Alveoli ducts and alveoli
10.

What is the primary standard level for carbon monoxide for assuring air quality?

A. 10ppm
B. 90ppm
C. 1ppm
D. 9ppm
Answer» E.