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  • The density of the gases (present in air) decreases with increasing altitude to such an extent, that about 70% of the mass of atmospheric air is found in the lower 5 km. of the atmosphere. This lower region of atmosphere is called the


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

  • Correct Answer
  • troposphere 


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    • 1. Which of the following is the most active zone of atmosphere in which weathering events like rain, storm & lightning occur?

    • Options
    • A. Thermosphere
    • B. Troposphere
    • C. Stratosphere
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 2. Reinglemann chart is used for the measurement of the

    • Options
    • A. combustibles present in automobile exhaust.
    • B. smoke density from a chimey.
    • C. exhaust gas density.
    • D. flue gas temperature.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Out of the following, TLV of __________ is the minimum (about 0.02 ppm).

    • Options
    • A. phosgene
    • B. bromine
    • C. MIC (methyl iso-cynate)
    • D. ozone
    • Discuss
    • 4. Biological oxidation ponds remove organic matters present in the polluted water by

    • Options
    • A. using the activities of bacteria and other micro organisms.
    • B. aerobic oxidation.
    • C. both (a) & (b).
    • D. neither (a) nor (b).
    • Discuss
    • 5. Corrosion in boilers can be prevented by

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    • A. deaeration of feed water.
    • B. enhancing pH of feed water by adding alkali.
    • C. feeding sodium sulphite or hydrazine phosphate to the boilers, which combines with oxygen and prevents corrosion.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following is not a natural source of air pollution?

    • Options
    • A. Volcanic eruptions and lightening discharges.
    • B. Biological decay of vegetable matter.
    • C. Photochemical oxidation of organic matter.
    • D. None of these.
    • Discuss
    • 7. The average thickness of ozone layer in stratosphere is about __________ dobson unit (DU).

    • Options
    • A. 20
    • B. 230
    • C. 750
    • D. 1500
    • Discuss
    • 8. Disinfection of water is done to remove

    • Options
    • A. color
    • B. bad taste
    • C. foul odour
    • D. bacteria
    • Discuss
    • 9. Threshold limit value (TLV) means maximum permissible/acceptable concentration. TLV of phosgene in air is about __________ ppm (parts per million).

    • Options
    • A. 0.002
    • B. 0.2
    • C. 1.2
    • D. 4.8
    • Discuss
    • 10. Photochemical smog is formed from automobile exhaust

    • Options
    • A. by reaction of hydrocarbon & nitric oxide in presence of sunlight.
    • B. appears only on sunny days.
    • C. is harmful for crops and trees also besides causing eye irritation & asthma.
    • D. all (a), (b) & (c)
    • Discuss


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