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  1. Presence of non-biodegradable substances, like alkyl benzene sulphonate (ABS) from the detergents in polluted water stream causes

  2. A.
    fire hazards.
    B.
    explosion hazards.
    C.
    persistent foam.
    D.
    depletion of dissolved oxygen.

  3. Pick out the wrong statement.

  4. A.
    The concentric layer in atmosphere which contains about 70% of the total mass of atmosphere and characterised by a steady decrease in temperature is called stratosphere.
    B.
    Stratosphere is rich in ozone and is located just above the troposphere.
    C.
    Troposphere is a turbulent dusty zone containing much of water vapor and clouds.
    D.
    The earth's atmosphere is an envelope of gases extending upto a height of about 200 kms.

  5. Radioactive solid nuclear wastes are disposed off by

  6. A.
    high temperature incineration.
    B.
    pathological incineration.
    C.
    pyrolysis.
    D.
    underground burial in concrete containers.

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

  8. A.
    files
    B.
    algae
    C.
    micro-organisms
    D.
    mosquitoes

  9. Average human body contains about __________ percent water by weight.

  10. A.
    20
    B.
    40
    C.
    70
    D.
    85

  11. Noise level audible to audience sitting in the 5th row from the stage during a large orchestra show corresponds to about __________ decibels.

  12. A.
    105
    B.
    135
    C.
    160
    D.
    185

  13. If carbon monoxide content in atmospheric air exceeds __________ ppm, death is bound to occur.

  14. A.
    50
    B.
    500
    C.
    1000
    D.
    3000 (i.e. 0.3%)