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  1. A shallow pond in which the sewage is retained and biologically treated is called

  2. A.
    oxidation
    B.
    Imhoff tank
    C.
    lagoon
    D.
    skimming tank

  3. Which is the most practical and economical method for removal of suspended solid matter from polluted water ?

  4. A.
    Sedimentation
    B.
    Skimming off
    C.
    Chlorination
    D.
    Biological oxidation

  5. Atmospheric pollution caused by the exhaust gas of supresonic transport air-crafts is mostly in the atmospheric region called

  6. A.
    thermosphere
    B.
    stratosphere
    C.
    troposphere
    D.
    mesosphere

  7. Iron & manganese present in the polluted water is removed by

  8. A.
    simple filtration.
    B.
    oxidation followed by settling & filtration.
    C.
    chemical coagulation.
    D.
    chlorination only.

  9. Water effluent generated in printing industry is decolourised by

  10. A.
    ion exchange technique.
    B.
    reverse osmosis.
    C.
    electrolytic decomposition.
    D.
    adsorption.

  11. Thermal pollution of water increases its toxicity and oxidation of oxygen demanding waste besides favouring bacterial growth. A rise in water temperature by 10°C, doubles the toxic effects of __________ present in it.

  12. A.
    coal ash
    B.
    potassium cyanide
    C.
    ortho-xylene
    D.
    none of these

  13. __________ can not control the noise pollution.

  14. A.
    Use of silencers
    B.
    Green house gases
    C.
    Vibration damping
    D.
    Tree plantation

  15. Ozone level is generally found to be depleted in India in the month of

  16. A.
    February
    B.
    July
    C.
    April
    D.
    December

  17. Noise level during normal conversation among men is about __________ decibles.

  18. A.
    10
    B.
    45
    C.
    90
    D.
    115

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

  20. A.
    Dust & mists
    B.
    Smoke & fumes
    C.
    Photochemical smog & soot
    D.
    None of these