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  • Question
  • The upper layer of atmosphere is called the


  • Options
  • A. stratosphere
  • B. troposphere
  • C. ionosphere
  • D. none of these

  • Correct Answer
  • stratosphere 


  • Environmental Engineering problems


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    • 1. TLV of lead for public sewer/waste water is about __________ ppm.

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 25
    • C. 150
    • D. 650
    • Discuss
    • 2. Smog is not formed due to the presence of __________ in the atmosphere.

    • Options
    • A. SO2
    • B. NOx
    • C. CO2
    • D. any of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
    • 5. Arsenic pollutant is not generated in____industries.

    • Options
    • A. tanneries
    • B. glass & ceramic
    • C. beverages
    • D. any of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Presence of nitrates in water in excess of 50 ppm causes

    • Options
    • A. mathenoglobenemia
    • B. gastroentetitis
    • C. asphyxiation
    • D. tooth decay
    • Discuss
    • 7. 5-200 ?m size particles are called

    • Options
    • A. colloids or aerosols
    • B. powder
    • C. dust
    • D. smoke
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which of the following is the most widely used disinfectant in water treatment?

    • Options
    • A. Chlorine
    • B. Irradiation of water by ultraviolet light
    • C. Cation exchanger
    • D. Coagulation
    • Discuss
    • 9. The most commonly used chemical coagulant in water treatment is

    • Options
    • A. ferrous sulphate
    • B. alum
    • C. lime
    • D. hydrazine
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick out the correct statement.

    • Options
    • A. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of chemically oxidisable organic matter present in water.
    • B. COD is determined by oxidising the organic matter present in water with potassium dichromate in cone, sulphuric acid solution at boiling temperature for specified time.
    • C. COD is related to BOD of a given waste in water but the relationship varies for different wastes. Typically COD of potable water may be 1-2 mg/litre.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c).
    • Discuss


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