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The Environment (Protection) Act to protect and improve the quality of environment (air, water and soil) was passed by the Government of India in the year 

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  1. 1971

  2. 1974

  3. 1981

  4. 1986

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is the most comprehensive law meant for prevention, control and abetment of environmental pollution by laying down emission norms and setting up of central and state pollution control boards.

Identify the abatement of pollution.

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  1. Use of CNG in automobile

  2. Green mufflers

  3. Sewage treatment plant

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Pollution abatement involves

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  1. Source reduction

  2. Recycling

  3. Treatment

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Which one of the following is a most efficient device to eliminate particulate matters from the industrial emissions?

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  1. Cyclonic separators

  2. Trajectory separators

  3. Pyrolysis

  4. Incineration

  5. Electrostatic precipitator

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Electrostatic precipitator os the most effective device used to remove particulate matter from the industrial emission. it removes the impurities (dust, fibres) by applying a high voltage electrostatic charge which precipitates the impurities on the charged plates.

According to Kyoto protocol, the major nations abide to reduce concentration of green house gases by

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  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2018

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kyoto protocol was concluded in December, 1997 in the international conference held in Kyoto, Japan. The Kyoto protocol obtained commitments from different countries for reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions to a level 5 percent below 1990 level in between the years 2008 to 2012. In 2012 the period was extended till 2020.

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in 1987 to include which one of the following as pollutant?

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  1. Water

  2. Noise

  3. Dust

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, is meant for preserving quality of air, controlling air pollution and preventing detrimental effects of air pollutants and human health and health of other biological entities. By an amendment in 1987, noise was also recognized as an air pollutant.

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in $1987$ to include one of the following as pollutant

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  1. Dust

  2. Noise

  3. Water

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 was Amended in 1987. This act was amended to control and prevent air pollution and maintain the good quality of air. This act is meant for preventing the detrimental effects of air pollutants on human health and other biological entities. Hence, this act includes dust as the pollutant as it contributes to air pollution.
So, the correct answer is 'Dust'.

According to Central Pollution Control Board, air pollutants responsible for great harm have a size(in $\mu$m) of

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  1. $1.0$ or less

  2. $1.5$ or less

  3. $2.5$ or less

  4. $5.2-2.5$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Particulate air pollutants are tiny particles or materials suspended in the atmosphere. These can be solids or liquid droplets.
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Particulate matter having size 2.5 μm or less in diameter, are responsible for causing serious health hazards such as respiratory symptoms, irritations, damage to lungs, inflammations and even premature death.
So, the correct answer is '2.5 or less'.

In which year, Air Prevention and Control of pollution act were amended to include noise as an air pollutant?

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  1. 1972

  2. 1981

  3. 1987

  4. 1990

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981 and amended in 1987 to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India. This act was amended in 1987 to include noise as an air pollutant. So, the correct answer is '1987'.

The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came into force in

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  1. 1981

  2. 1985

  3. 1990

  4. 1975

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981 and amended in 1987 to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India.