The Montreal Protocol refers to
(1) persistent organic pollutants

(2) global warming and climate change

(3) substances that deplete the ozone layer

(4) biosafety of genetically modified organisms.

Subtopic:  Ozone Layer Depletion |
 88%
From NCERT
AIIMS - 2006
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Ozone in stratosphere extends
(a) 10-20 km

(b) 20-25 km

(c) 15-30 km

(d) 25-40 km.

Subtopic:  Ozone Layer Depletion |
 53%
AIIMS - 2007
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Rain is called acid-rain when its pH is below
(1) 7

(2) 6.5

(3) 6

(4) 5.6.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
 59%
AIIMS - 2009
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In vehicles, catalytic converters are used

(1) to increase mileage of vehicles

(2) to convert CO2 into carbonates

(3) to increase the efficiency of lead mixed petrol

(4) to convert CO to CO2.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
 80%
From NCERT
AIIMS - 2011
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Which of the following statements is correct ?
(1) Electrostatic precipitator can separate particulate matter of diameter less than 2.5 micrometers.

(2) Histones are acidic in nature that forms core for DNA packaging

(3) Lactobacillus is not present in dough used in idli formation.

(4) Template with polarity 5' 3' has continuous DNA replication.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
 65%
From NCERT
AIIMS - 2011
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Cattle ranches are known to causes acute green house effect. This is due to
(1) mechanized milking practices

(2) methanogenic bacteria in rumen

(3) decomposition of left over fodder

(4) decomposition of organic remains in faeces.

 

Subtopic:  Resource Utilisation & Maintenance |
 71%
AIIMS - 2012
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Select the correct statement.

(1) Particulate matter of size 10 μm can create severe damage to the lungs.

(2) Particulate matter of size greater than 2.5 μm can get trapped in lungs and cause problems.

(3) Particulate matter of size less than 2.5 μm penetrate deep into lungs.

(4) None of the above.

 

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
 84%
From NCERT
AIIMS - 2012
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A large quantity of urban sewage is drained to nearby village river. Which among the given conditions would happen after mixing of sewage into the river?

(i) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of receiving water body increases.
(ii) Dissolved oxygen of receiving water body decreases.
(iii) It will not cause mortality among fishes and other aquatic creatures
(iv) It will lead to nutrient enrichment of receiving water body.

(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(2) (i), (ii) and (iv)

(3) (ii) and (iii)

(4) (iii) and (iv)

Subtopic:  Water Pollution: I | Water Pollution |
 82%
From NCERT
AIIMS - 2013
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Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?

(1) Carbon dioxide

(2) Nitrogen oxides

(3) Peroxyacyl nitrates

(4) All of these

 62%
AIIMS - 2013
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Match teh following and select the correct option.

Column- I Column- II
A. Emphysema
B. ADA deficiency
C. Eutrophication
D. Biomagnification
(i) Increase in the concentration of non-biodegrable substances in food chains
(ii) α-1 antitrypsin
(iii) Bone marrow transplantation
(iv) Nutrient enrichment of water body

(1) A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (iv), D - (i)

(2) A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (iv), D - (i)

(3) A - (i), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (iv)

(4) A - (iv), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (i)

 

Subtopic:  Water Pollution |
 85%
From NCERT
AIIMS - 2015
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