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Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention pollution and environment

Which industry does not spread water pollution?

  1. Chemical Industry

  2. Textile Industry

  3. Paper Industry

  4. Electronic Industry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Industrial pollution contaminates many sources of drinking water, releases unwanted toxins into the air and reduces the quality of soil all over the world. Major environmental disasters have been caused due to industrial mishaps, which have yet to be brought under control. From the given options, electronics industry does not spread water pollution.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention pollution and environment

Domestic wastewater that is mixed with other wastes such as plastic, detergents, animal dung and human faecal materials is known as ______________.

  1. industrial waste

  2. radioactive waste

  3. municipal waste

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Municipal waste refers to the waste generated by households and businesses in a community, which includes a mix of organic and inorganic materials.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention pollution and environment

Bio-magnification ___________.

  1. means increasing the concentration of various toxic substance along food chain.

  2. means increasing the concentration of various substance along food chain.

  3. means increasing the concentration of various useful substance along food chain.

  4. means decreasing the concentration of various toxic substance along food chain.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Biomagnification is specifically defined as the increase in concentration of toxic substances as they pass through successive trophic levels in a food chain.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

 Primarily impacts health contributing to the rise of illnesses such as lung cancer, skin cancer and thyroid cancer.

  1. Water Pollution

  2. Radioactive Pollution

  3. Soil Pollution

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Radioactive pollution primarily impacts health, contributing to the rise of illnesses such as lung cancer, skin cancer and thyroid cancer, along with birth defects and cognitive disabilities. The type and severity of effects from radioactive pollution vary, depending on the quantity of pollution and amount of exposure. Long-term exposure might cause an increase in the number of genetic birth defects and mutations in a population, while acute exposure poses health risks, such as higher incidences of cancer within a population.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Genetic birth defects is the main effect of ___________.

  1. Radioactive Pollution

  2. Soil Pollution

  3. Water Pollution

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The type and severity of effects from radioactive pollution vary, depending on the quantity of pollution and amount of exposure. Long-term exposure might cause an increase in the number of genetic birth defects and mutations in a population, while acute exposure poses health risks, such as higher incidences of cancer within a population.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

All of the following are examples of low-level radioactive waste except :

  1. spent fuel rods

  2. contaminated reactor water

  3. contaminated cleaning equipment

  4. contaminated clothing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Spent fuel rods are highly radioactive and are classified as high-level radioactive waste, unlike contaminated clothing or equipment which are low-level.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Why is it preferred to make sanitoria for T.B. patients in the hill stations?

  1. Air in the hills is rarified

  2. The climate of the hills is constant throughout the year

  3. Atmosphere of the hills is free from pollution

  4. There is less noise in the hills
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hill stations are preferred for T.B. patients because the air is cleaner and free from the pollutants found in urban areas, which helps in respiratory recovery.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

By avoiding the use of vehicle horns we can reduce __________ pollution.

  1. Water

  2. Environment

  3. Air

  4. Noise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Noise is unwanted sound. A sound which has unpleasant effects and discomfort to ears is called as noise. Generally sound generated by vehicles, horns, loudspeakers, planes, construction etc. are reasons of noise pollution.