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.

WHAT_DOES_PAH_STAND_FOR_IN_TERMS_OF_ORGANIC_CHEMISTRY??$

A. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons
B. Polyethylene Acetic Hydride
C. Polycyclic Acetic Hydrocarbons
D. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrides
Answer» B. Polyethylene Acetic Hydride
2.

WHICH_IS_THE_LARGEST-VOLUME_MANUFACTURED_ORGANIC_CHEMICAL??$

A. Ethylene
B. Ethane
C. Formaldehyde
D. Carbonic acid
Answer» B. Ethane
3.

What is the range of vapour pressure of VOCs?

A. High vapour pressure
B. Low vapour pressure
C. Depends on the concentration of VOCs
D. Depends on the type of VOCs
Answer» C. Depends on the concentration of VOCs
4.

What does the abbreviation VOC stand for?

A. Versatile Oxygenated Compounds
B. Volatile Oxygenated Compounds
C. Volatile Organic Carbons
D. Volatile Organic Compounds
Answer» E.
5.

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
6.

Which of the following are classified as major sources to air pollution?

A. Fuel consumption by local citizens
B. Sewage treatment plants
C. Dry cleaning and laundries
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Dry cleaning and laundries
7.

Which of these belongs to the category of criteria pollutants?

A. Ozone
B. Lead
C. Carbon monoxide
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following is an inorganic pollutant?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Carbonyl compounds
C. Aromatic hydrocarbons
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Carbonyl compounds
9.

What percentage of pollutants is gaseous in nature?

A. 75%
B. 80%
C. 99.9%
D. 90%
Answer» E.
10.

Which of these is NOT a primary pollutant?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Ground level ozone
D. Oxygen
Answer» E.