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  1. 'Safe limit' called Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of carbon monoxide in atmospheric air is < 50 ppm. The main source of carbon monoxide pollutant in air is the

  2. A.
    industrial chimney exhaust.
    B.
    automobiles exhaust.
    C.
    photochemical reaction in polluted atmosphere.
    D.
    burning of domestic fuel.

  3. Inhalation of silica dust by human being causes

  4. A.
    asphyxiation
    B.
    shortness of breath
    C.
    tuberculosis
    D.
    both(b) & (c)

  5. Which of the following air pollutants is not toxic to vegetation i.e., doesn't cause vegetation damage ?

  6. A.
    Smog & ozone
    B.
    Hydrogen fluoride & nitrogen oxides
    C.
    Sulphur dioxide & spray of weed killers
    D.
    Carbon monoxide

  7. A masonry structure built below ground level, where biochemical reaction takes place due to anaerobic bacteria is called

  8. A.
    cesspool
    B.
    lagoon
    C.
    skimming mill
    D.
    septic tank

  9. A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sum does not reach the earth surface, because of the fact that, there is a layer of __________ high above earth's atmosphere, which absorbs it.

  10. A.
    hydrogen
    B.
    carbon dioxide
    C.
    ozone
    D.
    none of these

  11. White smoke coming out of the chimney of a furnace indicates the use of

  12. A.
    low excess air.
    B.
    very high excess air.
    C.
    gaseous fuel in the furnace.
    D.
    liquid fuel in the furnace.

  13. TLV of NO2 & NO exposure for the human being is 5 & 25 ppm respectively. Prolonged exposure of human being to NO2 causes

  14. A.
    skin disorder
    B.
    bronchitis
    C.
    bone disease
    D.
    cancer

  15. Sulphur dioxide present in the industrial chimney exhaust gases causes

  16. A.
    respiratory & lung disease.
    B.
    reduction in plant's productivity owing to acid rain.
    C.
    corrosion of building materials.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  17. A man exposed to excessive noise level in the working environment may suffer from

  18. A.
    hearing loss
    B.
    rupture of ear drum
    C.
    nervousness & fatigue
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c)

  19. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant ?

  20. A.
    Photochemical smog
    B.
    Sulphur dioxide
    C.
    Nitrogen dioxide
    D.
    Dust particles