Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

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151.

Fume are formed from condensation of

A. Gaseous matter
B. liquid particulate
C. Solid material
D. Smoke
Answer» D. Smoke
152.

Acid deposition has been increasing in united states, since

A. 1970s
B. 2000
C. 1980s
D. 1990s
Answer» B. 2000
153.

What does the term “liming” mean?

A. Application of magnesium and calcium rich substances to soil
B. Erosion of calcium carbonate(lime) zones in soil
C. Excessive growth of lemon trees in acid rain prone regions
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Erosion of calcium carbonate(lime) zones in soil
154.

In which atmospheric self cleansing process, large particles act as a receptor for smaller ones to form a unit?

A. Flocculation
B. Dispersion
C. Self cleansing
D. Gravitational Settling
Answer» B. Dispersion
155.

How does lead affect the human body?

A. Increases blood pressure
B. Damages the cerebellum, liver and kidney
C. Leads to reproductive disorders and osteoporosis
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
156.

Which are the sources of arsenic pollution?

A. Coal and petroleum
B. Detergents and pesticides
C. Mine tailings
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
157.

Motor vehicles emit large quantities of CO, HCs, and

A. Oxides of Nitrogen
B. SOx
C. NOx
D. CO₂
Answer» B. SOx
158.

What does the aerodynamic diameter of an aerosol indicate?

A. Size of the aerosol particle when floating in air
B. Equivalent diameter of a sphere having same volume as that of the aerosol
C. Average diameter of aerosol particles present in unit volume of air
D. Maximum size of aerosol particle that can float in the air
Answer» C. Average diameter of aerosol particles present in unit volume of air
159.

Spray are formed by atomization of parent liquids such as:

A. Pesticides and herbicides
B. liquid particulate
C. Gaseous matters
D. Solid matters
Answer» B. liquid particulate
160.

What type of colloid is an aerosol?

A. Solid in gas
B. Gas in solid or fluid
C. Fluid in gas
D. Fluid or solid in gas
Answer» E.
161.

What witnessed most disastrous volcanic eruption ?

A. The U.S History
B. The British History
C. The France History
D. The Somali History
Answer» C. The France History
162.

What is the residence time (average time a particle is active in a given system) of carbon monoxide?

A. 11-15 years
B. 0.1-0.3 years
C. 0.5 years
D. Few minutes
Answer» C. 0.5 years
163.

What would be temperature of gaseous hydrocarbon in condensation ?

A. Higher temperature
B. Lower temperature
C. Normal temperature
D. Extremely high temperature
Answer» C. Normal temperature
164.

Which of the following gases is responsible for the yellowing of the Taj Mahal?

A. Organic carbon
B. Black carbon
C. Brown carbon
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
165.

Which is the most abundant hydrocarbon in the atmosphere?

A. Methane
B. Carbonyl sulphide
C. Ethane
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Carbonyl sulphide
166.

Which air pollutant is responsible for corrosion?

A. Nox
B. SO₂
C. Smog
D. Lead
Answer» C. Smog
167.

What does plant produce in bacterial decay of organic material ?

A. Hydrogen sulphide gas
B. Nitrogen gas
C. Carbon gas
D. Methane
Answer» B. Nitrogen gas
168.

Which of the following analyser is used for oxygen analysis?

A. Electrocatalytic
B. Polarographic
C. Conductive
D. Amperometric
Answer» B. Polarographic
169.

What pollutants causes in plants ?

A. Diversity
B. Growth
C. degradation
D. All of above
Answer» C. degradation
170.

Impurities in paper absorb SO₂, converting it into

A. H₂S
B. H₂SO₄
C. Lead
D. PAN
Answer» C. Lead
171.

Nitrogen oxide' gas reacts with water to form

A. Nitric Acid
B. Nitrate
C. Nitric Oxide
D. Nitrogen oxide
Answer» B. Nitrate
172.

Which particles are larger and heavier?

A. Dust particles
B. Settleable particles
C. Smog particles
D. Atmospheric particles
Answer» C. Smog particles
173.

Which of the following constituent of photochemical smog causes the bronzing of plants?

A. PBN
B. PAN
C. PFN
D. Ketones
Answer» C. PFN
174.

Hazardous pollutants are those pollutants for which air quality standards have been devised.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
175.

What is cause of 'forest' decline?

A. Acid loving moss
B. Deforestation
C. Pollution
D. Climate Change
Answer» B. Deforestation
176.

What causes dust production ?

A. factories
B. construction
C. human activities
D. Both b and c
Answer» E.
177.

Below which of the following pH is rain regarded as ‘acid rain’?

A. 7
B. 7.3
C. 5.6
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
178.

In 1991, USA and Canada signed an agreement to reduce

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Sulfur Emissions
C. Cobalt
D. Nitrogen
Answer» C. Cobalt
179.

What is 'adiabatic lapse' rate for wet air?

A. 0.6C per 100meter
B. 0.9C per 100meter
C. 0.7C per 100meter
D. 0.5C per 100meter
Answer» B. 0.9C per 100meter
180.

Bacterial decomposition of organic matter, releases NO₂ into the

A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Atmosphere
D. Biosphere
Answer» D. Biosphere
181.

Primary pollutants in photochemical smog are nitric oxides and

A. Hydrocarbons
B. Fluorocarbons
C. Hydrofluorocarbons
D. Hydrocortone
Answer» B. Fluorocarbons
182.

'Ozone' in stratosphere absorbs harmful

A. Dust particles
B. Radiations
C. Fumes
D. Air Pollutants
Answer» C. Fumes
183.

What does the term “turbidity” indicate in atmospheric quality?

A. Indicates density of clouds
B. Reduction of light due to dust particles
C. Indicates the humidity
D. Turbulence of winds
Answer» C. Indicates the humidity
184.

Mist' and 'spray' are

A. Liquid particulates
B. Solid particulates
C. Air pollution
D. Dust particles
Answer» B. Solid particulates
185.

Acid deposition weakens plants by damaging their

A. Leaves
B. Roots
C. Stems
D. All of them
Answer» B. Roots
186.

How does carbon monoxide affect the human body?

A. It does not allow binding of oxygen with haemoglobin
B. It reduces the surface area of the alveoli and disrupts gaseous transfers
C. It causes the liver to malfunction, increasing bile secretion
D. It reduces the body’s tendency to absorb water thereby making us feel dehydrated
Answer» B. It reduces the surface area of the alveoli and disrupts gaseous transfers
187.

Which control measure is most effective way of controlling HC?

A. Absorption
B. Carbon Adsorption
C. Condensation
D. Incinertion
Answer» C. Condensation
188.

Particle movement due to photophoresis depends on _________

A. Shape and size of the particle
B. Optical properties of the particle
C. Wavelength and intensity of incident light
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
189.

Most common type of absorbent for H₂S removal is

A. Lead
B. ethanolamines
C. Fluorides
D. CO
Answer» C. Fluorides
190.

Which of the following has the highest albedo?

A. Water surface
B. Plateau surfaces
C. Vegetation
D. Fresh snow
Answer» E.
191.

Smog can be harmful for:

A. Respiratory tract
B. Urinary tract
C. Digestive tract
D. Spinocerebellar tract
Answer» B. Urinary tract
192.

Clogging of stomata reduces intake of

A. CO₂
B. H₂O
C. NO₂
D. SO₂
Answer» B. H₂O
193.

Below what Richardson number does convective mixing start dominating mechanical turbulence?

A. 0
B. -0.04
C. -0.03
D. -0.1
Answer» C. -0.03
194.

Emission of CO and NO₂ are responsible for higher concentration of O₃ in the

A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Thermosphere
D. Biosphere
Answer» C. Thermosphere
195.

Aquatic and terrestrial animals need sulphur and nitrogen to

A. Grow
B. Transpire
C. Evaporate
D. Photosynthesis
Answer» B. Transpire
196.

DMS stands for

A. Demonstrative Mass Spectrometer
B. Departmental Management System
C. Departmental Momentum System
D. Demostrative Mass System
Answer» B. Departmental Management System
197.

Above which Richardson number does vertical mixing in winds disappear?

A. 1
B. 0.25
C. 0.5
D. 0.75
Answer» C. 0.5
198.

What causes settleable particulates to fall down ?

A. Gravity
B. Rain
C. Sunlight
D. Air
Answer» B. Rain
199.

Size of particulate matter ranges from

A. 0.02 to 100um diameters
B. 0.07 to 100um diameters
C. 0.01 to 100um diameters
D. 0.04to 100um diameters
Answer» D. 0.04to 100um diameters
200.

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