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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

Effects of noise pollution on environment include _________.

  1. Cracks in national monuments

  2. Cracks in archaeological monuments

  3. Cracks in hills

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The effect caused by industries, railways, explosions, and commotion in the cities, aircraft, etc., can be felt on animals and birds. Noise emissions caused by supersonic aircraft, railway noise emissions etc may cause miscarriage in mammals, fishes, and birds.

Intense noise levels also affect non-living things too. The sonic booms cause cracks in national and archaeological monuments, as well as very high levels of noise, are the cause of cracks in hills. High-intensity explosions can break glass panes and vibrations in buildings.

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

Interference in communication and sleep are the causes of _____.

  1. Soil pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Noise pollution

  4. Air pollution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage psychological health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects.

Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one's quality of life.

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

Hearing inability or deafness is causes due to ___________.

  1. Noise pollution

  2. Soil pollution

  3. Water pollution

  4. Air pollution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Noise pollution refers to excessive or harmful levels of sound that can damage the auditory system. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise is a primary cause of hearing loss or deafness.

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

__________ is an unwanted sound that is an irritant and source of stress.

  1. Soil pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Noise pollution

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

Noise can be defined as an unpleasant and unwanted sound. Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage psychological health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects.

Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one's quality of life

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

The price that is announced by the government before the sowing season is called ________.

  1. Issue price

  2. Fair price

  3. Market price

  4. Minimum support price
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. 

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

The minimum guaranteed price at which the government offers to purchase any quantity is known as ______.

  1. Procurement price

  2. Minimum Support Price

  3. Issue price

  4. Market price
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops. The MSP is a guarantee price for farmers.

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

Farmers are paid a pre-announced price by the government for their crops. It is called _______.

  1. Issue price

  2. Invested price

  3. Market price

  4. Minimum Support Price
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops. The MSP is a guarantee price for farmers' produce. The major objectives are to support the farmers from distress sales and to procure food grains for public distribution. 

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

___________ supply food products for the low income groups.

  1. Multi National Corporation

  2. World Health Organization

  3. Public Distribution System

  4. Government Security Institution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Public distribution system supply food products for the low-income groups. All the staple food grains like rice, wheat, and essential commodities are provided through these shops. These commodities are provided to the poor people at a lower cost as compared to the market.