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Presence of high concentration of ozone and smog in atmospheric air causes the
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A. embrittlement & decrease of folding resistance of paper.
B. cracking of rubber products.
C. fading of dye on textiles.
D. damage of electrical insulator on high tension power line.
Correct Answer
cracking of rubber products.
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1. Which of the following is the most major constituents of air pollutants?
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A. Oxides of sulphur
B. Oxides of nitrogen
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Hydrogen sulphide
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Correct Answer: Oxides of sulphur
2. Permissible safe limit (TLV) of __________ toxic gas is 100-1000 parts per million (ppm).
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A. highly
B. moderately
C. extremely
D. very extremely
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Correct Answer: moderately
3. Which of the following acts as a natural source of air pollution?
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A. Forest fire
B. Deforestation
C. Volcanic eruption
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: Volcanic eruption
4. Irradiation of water by ultraviolet light of suitable wavelength is commonly used for disinfection of water in
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A. food industry.
B. municipal sewage treatment.
C. petroleum refinery.
D. iron & steel plant.
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Correct Answer: food industry.
5. __________ substances present in sewage are removed in grit chamber during sewage treatment.
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A. Organic
B. Fatty
C. Inorganic
D. Dissolved
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Correct Answer: Inorganic
6. Carbonaceous particles having size less than 1 ?m are called
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A. grit
B. aggregates
C. aerosols
D. smoke
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Correct Answer: smoke
7. High concentration of carcinogenic hydrocarbon pollutants in atmospheric air causes
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A. cancer
B. silicosis
C. respiratory disease (e.g., asthma)
D. reduced crop yield
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Correct Answer: cancer
8. In the context of the chemical process industries, the term BOD is normally associated with the
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A. characterisation of solid wastes.
B. organic concentration in gaseous effluents.
C. characterisation of liquid effluents.
D. characterisation of boiler feed water.
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Correct Answer: characterisation of liquid effluents.
9. Presence of iron and manganese in water causes
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A. reduction in its dissolved oxygen content.
B. discoloration of bathroom fixtures.
C. temporary hardness.
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: discoloration of bathroom fixtures.
10. Most of the bacteria in sewage are
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A. parasitic
B. saprophytic
C. anerobic
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: saprophytic
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