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  1. Automobile exhaust is passed through two compartments catalytic converter employing platinum as catalyst for

  2. A.
    conversion of CO into CO2 in the second compartment.
    B.
    conversion of NOx into N2 and NH3 in the first compartment.
    C.
    oxidation of unburnt hydrocarbon fuel in the second compartment.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  3. Lagooning process is mainly a means of the

  4. A.
    sludge disposal.
    B.
    reduction of excessive flow in sewers.
    C.
    biological treatment of wastes.
    D.
    none of these.

  5. Carbon monoxide is a pollutant, which causes

  6. A.
    respiratory disease (e.g. asthma).
    B.
    asphyxiation (suffocation) leading to death.
    C.
    retardation in crop growth.
    D.
    damage to building materials like marble.

  7. Pollution by particulate matter emission in the atmosphere does not take place during metal

  8. A.
    grinding
    B.
    machining
    C.
    cutting
    D.
    polishing

  9. Direct reaction of unsaturated hydrocarbons with either NO or NO2 produces an eye irritating pollutant compound known as

  10. A.
    photochemical smog.
    B.
    peroxy acetyl nitrate (PAN) or methyl nitrile.
    C.
    benzopyrene.
    D.
    poly acrylonitrile

  11. Pick out the correct statement.

  12. A.
    Noise from ball mills can be dealt with by fibre glass lined enclosures.
    B.
    Noise from vibrating chutes can be reduced by lining the metallic chute with rubber.
    C.
    Noise of conveyor belt system is reduced by using urethane coated cloth conveyor belts and rubber/plastic covered metallic rollers.
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c).

  13. BOD of raw municipal sewage may be in the range of about __________ mg/litre.

  14. A.
    1-2
    B.
    5-10
    C.
    150-300
    D.
    2000-3000

  15. Irradiation of water by ultraviolet light of suitable wavelength is commonly used for disinfection of water in

  16. A.
    food industry.
    B.
    municipal sewage treatment.
    C.
    petroleum refinery.
    D.
    iron & steel plant.

  17. When the concentration of SO2 in air is greater than __________ ppm, it gives a pungent smell.

  18. A.
    0.01
    B.
    0.1
    C.
    1
    D.
    4

  19. Presence of a certain minimum quantity of flourine is desirable in potable water to prevent

  20. A.
    dental cavities
    B.
    scale formation
    C.
    water-borne disease
    D.
    corrosion