Which of the following is not an ill effect of PAN?
1. inhibition of electron transport system in plants
2. damage to chloroplasts in plants
3. acute irritation of eyes in humans
4. leukemia in humans

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The pH of normal rainwater is:

1. 6.0 to 7.0 2. 6.5 to 7.5
3. 5.6 to 6.5 4. less than 5.5
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The most effective device to remove particulate matter from polluted air is:
1. electrostatic precipitator

2. cyclonic separator

3. trajectory separator

4. scrubber

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The device, normally used to remove gaseous pollutants from polluted air but can remove large particulate matter as well, is:
1. electrostatic precipitator

2. cyclonic separator

3. trajectory separator

4. Scrubber

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Catalytic Converters:

I:  use expensive metals like Gold & Tungsten as catalysts
II:  convert unburnt hydrocarbons to CO2 and H2O, CO to CO2 and NO to N2
III:  are deactivated by Lead

1. only I & II are correct
2. only I & III are correct
3. Only II & III are correct
4. I, II & III are correct

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A water body has low DO content. An organism that is likely to flourish here will be:
1. Gonyaulax, an annelid
2. Gonyaulax, a nematode
3. Tubifex, an annelid
4. Tubifex, a nematode

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In an algal bloom, the cause of death of other algae is usually:
1. toxins

2. decreased DO

3. decreased sunlight

4. decreased nutrients

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Identify the incorrectly matched pair with respect to contamination of water:
1. Minamata disease: Mercury
2. Blue bay syndrome: excessive nitrates
3. Black foot disease: excessive arsenic
4. Dental caries: excessive fluoride

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A painful bone condition is produced when the drinking water is contaminated with:
1. Lead
2. Mercury
3. Cadmium
4. Arsenic

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Combustion of solid wastes in the absence of oxygen is known as:

1.  Incineration 2.  Pyrolysis
3.  Anaerobiosis 4.  Burning

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