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Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Chemical companies are responsible for _________________.

  1. air pollution

  2. water pollution

  3. soil pollution

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Chemical companies are responsible for all the three types of pollution. The smoke released from these companies pollutes the air, also they release their waste in water and thereby pollute the water and the waste they dug up in ground pollutes the soil and makes it barren causing soil pollution.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

The amount of Industrial waste increase due to establishment of different ____.

  1. industries.

  2. fields

  3. sector

  4. vehicals
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Explanation

With increase in the industries the pollution is also increasing to a great extend. More the industries , more is the smoke with dust particles is released in air and water and more is the pollution. Also global warming increases as the trees are cut down for the industrial place to develop.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

U.S.A. is the major producer of _____________.

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Methane

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The USA is historically one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide due to its large industrial base and energy consumption.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Electronic companies waste are ___________.

  1. used electronic equipments

  2. plastics

  3. different polymers

  4. all of these
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Explanation
  • Electronic waste" or "E-Waste" may be defined as discarded computers, office electronic equipment, entertainment device electronics, mobile phones, television sets, and refrigerators.
  •  This includes used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal.
  • E-Waste includes almost any household or business item containing circuitry or electrical components with either power or battery supply. 
  • Many of these products can be reused, refurnished, or recycled.
Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

India is developing country hence __________ level is high.

  1. industrial pollution

  2. chemical pollution

  3. water pollution

  4. none of these
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Explanation

As developing countries undergo rapid industrialization to boost their economies, industrial pollution levels typically rise significantly.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

India is one of the biggest  producer of __________ waste.

  1. e-waste

  2. industrial waste

  3. chemical waste

  4. all of these
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Explanation

India produces significant amounts of various types of waste, including e-waste, industrial waste, and chemical waste, due to its large population and growing industrial sector.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Ship manufacturing industry is responsible for ____________.

  1. chemical waste

  2. e-waste

  3. electronic waste

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Ship manufacturing and breaking industries involve heavy metals, paints, and solvents, which are primary sources of chemical waste.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

The best preventive measure for __________ is to reduce emmission of $CO _2$.

  1. Industrial pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Water pollution

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a primary strategy for mitigating industrial pollution and its contribution to global climate change.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Which of the following Acts was passed by the central government of India in 1981?

  1. Control of corruption

  2. Water pollution control Act

  3. Air pollution control Act

  4. Noise pollution control Act
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Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 an Act of the Parliament of India to control and prevent air pollution in India. It was amended in 1987.

Multiple choice geography pollution - preventive measures human activities and environmental degradation human activities and its impact on environment pollution, sources, effects and preventive measures

Scooters, motorcycles and motorcars are included among vehicles used for private transport; whereas railways and state owned buses are included among public transportation. The pollution in the cities will decrease the most if majority of the people

  1. Start using bicycles

  2. Start using CNG fuel

  3. Use vehicles for public transport

  4. Start using motorbike and scooter instead of motor cars
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Explanation

One way to help reduce global warming, let alone air pollution, is to stop using your personal vehicle. If people walk or ride a bicycle for short trips, or take public transportation for longer ones, they can significantly reduce the amount of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions they generate each day.