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  • Question
  • Which of the following is the most lethal water pollutant?


  • Options
  • A. Phenol and cynide
  • B. Chlorine
  • C. Alkalis
  • D. Suspended solids

  • Correct Answer
  • Phenol and cynide 


  • Environmental Engineering problems


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    • 1. Which of the following is an adsorbant used for the removal of SO2 from gas/air?

    • Options
    • A. Bog iron
    • B. Limestone powder or alkalised alumina
    • C. Silica gel
    • D. Active carbon
    • Discuss
    • 2. Global warming may result in

    • Options
    • A. flood
    • B. cyclone
    • C. decrease in food productivity
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c)
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which of the following is not a source of ozone emission in the atmosphere?

    • Options
    • A. Refrigerators.
    • B. Xerox machines.
    • C. Dermatological photo-therapy equipments.
    • D. High voltage electrical equipments.
    • Discuss
    • 4. In sewage treatment, the detention period allowed for oxidation ponds ranges from __________ weeks.

    • Options
    • A. 1 to 2
    • B. 4 to 5
    • C. 9 to 10
    • D. 15 to 20
    • Discuss
    • 5. The permissible color for domestic water supply is __________ ppm.

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 20
    • C. 100
    • D. 1000
    • Discuss
    • 6. High noise levels produced during operation of fans and compressors can be reduced by using

    • Options
    • A. mufflers (silencers).
    • B. accoustical absorbent.
    • C. lagging of noisy duct.
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Fine grit present in sewage is removed in the __________ during sewage treatment.

    • Options
    • A. grit chamber
    • B. detritus tank
    • C. trickling filter
    • D. skimming tank.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Arsenic pollutant is not generated in____industries.

    • Options
    • A. tanneries
    • B. glass & ceramic
    • C. beverages
    • D. any of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Presence of carbon monoxide in atmosphere produced by decomposition of chlorophyl and haemoglobin breakdown of some animals, beyond TLV (>50 ppm)

    • Options
    • A. acts as a green house gas thereby raising earth's temperature.
    • B. causes asphyxia.
    • C. causes increase in sea level.
    • D. inhances the green house effect.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick out the correct statement.

    • Options
    • A. Deforestation helps in controlling the green house effect.
    • B. Global warming is detrimental for increase in food productivity and may cause flood and cyclone.
    • C. Lightening discharges are natural source of production of SO2 & H2S pollutant.
    • D. Sulhur dioxide causes death by asphyxiation.
    • Discuss


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