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401.

Lagooning process is mainly a means of the$?

A. Sludge disposal
B. Reduction of excessive flow in sewers
C. Biological treatment of wastes
D. None of these
Answer» B. Reduction of excessive flow in sewers
402.

The density of the gases (present in air) decreases with increasing altitude to such an extent, that about 70% of the mass of atmospheric air is found in the lower 5 km. of the atmosphere. This lower region of atmosphere is called the$?

A. Ionosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere
D. None of these
Answer» C. Stratosphere
403.

Which of the following is not a secondary air pollutant?$?

A. Ozone
B. Photochemical smog
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
404.

'Particulate' air pollutants are finely divided solids and liquids. Which of the following is not a 'particulate'?$?

A. Dust & mists
B. Smoke & fumes
C. Photochemical smog & soot
D. None of these
Answer» E.
405.

High noise level in a chemical plant can be controlled by the$?

A. Suppression of noise at the source itself
B. Path control of noise
C. Protection of operating personnel
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
406.

Which is the best and the most effective method for the removal of organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity (say < 200 mg/litre)?$?

A. Lagooning
B. Activated carbon adsorption
C. Biological oxidation pond
D. Chemical coagulation
Answer» C. Biological oxidation pond
407.

Salt content in sea water is about __________ percent.$?

A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 3.5
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
408.

Growth of __________ is promoted by the presence of manganese in water.$?

A. Files
B. Algae
C. Micro-organisms
D. Mosquitoes
Answer» D. Mosquitoes
409.

Which of the following is a manmade source of air pollution??

A. Automobile exhaust
B. Forest fire
C. Bacterial action in soil and swamp areas
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Forest fire
410.

Maximum permissible concentration (i.e. TLV) of DDT in public water supply system is __________ micro gram (μ g)/litre.?

A. 2
B. 42
C. 332
D. 1050
Answer» C. 332
411.

Maximum permissible turbidity in potable water is __________ ppm.?

A. 1
B. 10
C. 250
D. 1000
Answer» C. 250
412.

__________ plant emits large amount of SO‚ÇÇ as an air pollutant.?

A. Nitric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Chloralkali
D. Iron & steel
Answer» C. Chloralkali
413.

The density of the gases (present in air) decreases with increasing altitude to such an extent, that about 70% of the mass of atmospheric air is found in the lower 5 km. of the atmosphere. This lower region of atmosphere is called the?

A. Ionosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere
D. None of these
Answer» C. Stratosphere
414.

Which of the following is not a secondary air pollutant??

A. Ozone
B. Photochemical smog
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
415.

Lagooning process is mainly a means of the?

A. Sludge disposal
B. Reduction of excessive flow in sewers
C. Biological treatment of wastes
D. None of these
Answer» B. Reduction of excessive flow in sewers
416.

Salt content in sea water is about __________ percent.?

A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 3.5
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
417.

Growth of __________ is promoted by the presence of manganese in water.?

A. Files
B. Algae
C. Micro-organisms
D. Mosquitoes
Answer» D. Mosquitoes
418.

High noise level in a chemical plant can be controlled by the?

A. Suppression of noise at the source itself
B. Path control of noise
C. Protection of operating personnel
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
419.

'Particulate' air pollutants are finely divided solids and liquids. Which of the following is not a 'particulate'??

A. Dust & mists
B. Smoke & fumes
C. Photochemical smog & soot
D. None of these
Answer» E.
420.

Which is the best and the most effective method for the removal of organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity (say < 200 mg/litre)??

A. Lagooning
B. Activated carbon adsorption
C. Biological oxidation pond
D. Chemical coagulation
Answer» C. Biological oxidation pond
421.

Fluorosis is caused due to the presence of excessive amount of __________ in drinking water.?

A. Mercury
B. Lead
C. Fluoride
D. Arsenic
Answer» D. Arsenic
422.

Moist atmospheric air at high temperature (e.g., in summer) having high concentration of sulphur dioxide causes?

A. Fading of dyes on textiles
B. Corrosion, tarnishing & soiling of metals
C. Reduced strength of textiles
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
423.

Radioactive substances present in the polluted water stream can be removed by?

A. Biological oxygen treatment
B. Coagulation and filtration
C. Adsorption in ion exchange materials
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
424.

The detrimental effect on organism and water quality with temperature rise of aquatic system is the reduction of __________ of water.?

A. Dissolved oxygen content
B. Biological oxygen demand
C. Vapor pressure
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Biological oxygen demand
425.

Which of the following is the most detrimental for water used in high pressure boiler??

A. Silica
B. Turbidity
C. Phenol
D. Dissolved oxygen
Answer» B. Turbidity
426.

Which is the most efficient dust removal equipment for removal of sub-micronic dust particles from blast furnace gas?

A. Packed scrubber
B. Gravity settling chamber
C. Electrostatic precipitator
D. Hydrocyclone
Answer» D. Hydrocyclone
427.

There are thirteen metals which are treated as pollutants. Which of the following metals is not a pollutant?

A. Mercury
B. Arsenic
C. Aluminium
D. Lead
Answer» D. Lead
428.

TLV of ozone (O‚ÇÉ) and phosgene (COCl‚ÇÇ) in air is __________ ppm.$

A. 0.1
B. 25
C. 100
D. 1000
Answer» B. 25
429.

H‚ÇÇS present in gaseous stream can be removed by adsorption on$

A. Silica gel
B. Active carbon
C. Bog iron
D. Limestone powder
Answer» D. Limestone powder
430.

The maximum CO‚ÇÇ is emitted into the atmosphere by$

A. Combustion
B. Urea
C. Biomass burning
D. Trees
Answer» B. Urea
431.

Which of the following dust collection equipments is the least efficient (for sub-micronic particles)?

A. Dust catcher (gravity type)
B. Cyclone separator
C. Bag filter
D. Hollow wet scrubber
Answer» B. Cyclone separator
432.

TLV of aldrin in public water supply system is about __________ μg/litre.$

A. 0.5
B. 17
C. 357
D. 1097
Answer» C. 357
433.

What is the major constituents of waste/polluted water discharged from textile, pulp & paper, tanning, distillary, dairy and meat packing industries?

A. Radioactive substances
B. Natural organic products
C. Inorganic pollutants
D. None of these
Answer» C. Inorganic pollutants
434.

Which of the following is the most major constituents of air pollutants?

A. Oxides of sulphur
B. Oxides of nitrogen
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Hydrogen sulphide
Answer» B. Oxides of nitrogen
435.

Which of the following is the common pollutant emitted from metallurgical smelters, thermal power plant and cement plants?

A. NOx
B. Hg
C. SO‚ÇÇ
D. F
Answer» D. F
436.

Which of the following gases is having the widest explosion limit (about 2 to 81% gas in gas-air mixture), rendering it the property of the most explosive gas?

A. Hydrogen
B. Acetylene
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Ammonia
Answer» C. Carbon monoxide
437.

Which of the following is not a natural source of air pollution?

A. Volcanic eruptions and lightening discharges
B. Biological decay of vegetable matter
C. Photochemical oxidation of organic matter
D. None of these
Answer» E.
438.

Exposure to SO‚ÇÇ containing chimney gases results in the#

A. Reduction in strength of leather & cloth
B. Acceleration of corrosion rates of metals
C. Increased drying & hardening time of paints
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
439.

Which is the most widely used coagulant for the treatment of turbid water?

A. Alum (aluminium sulphate)
B. Lime
C. Ferric chloride
D. Sodium aluminate
Answer» B. Lime
440.

As per the world health organisation (WHO) specification, the maximum permissible concentration (i.e., TLV) of particulate matter in air is __________ μg/m³.(μg-microgram)#

A. 10
B. 90
C. 800
D. 750
Answer» C. 800
441.

Which of the following pollutants, if present in atmosphere is detectable by its odour?

A. CO
B. SO‚ÇÇ
C. NO‚ÇÇ
D. CO‚ÇÇ
Answer» C. NO‚Äö√á√á
442.

Higher concentration of CO‚ÇÇ in atmosphere#

A. Allows visible solar radiation (ultraviolet) of short wave-length to pass through
B. Reflects and absorbs the longer wavelength (infra-red) radiations
C. Prevents solar heat being radiated out completely, resulting in
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
443.

Which of the following radioactive wastes emits all α, β & γ rays and hence is the most hazardous of all radioactive emitters?#

A. I-131
B. Sr-90
C. Au-198
D. Ra-226
Answer» E.
444.

Water filtration rate in a slow sand filter ranges from __________ litres/m²/hr.#

A. 10 to 20
B. 100 to 200
C. 1500 to 2500
D. 4000 to 5000
Answer» C. 1500 to 2500