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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Diesel exhaust is the main source of three highly toxic pollutants that have a widespread impact on the urban air quality and human health. Name them

SPM,Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Suspended particulate matter(SPM), benzene
Sulphur dioxide,Ammonia,Benzene
Lead, NOx,CO2

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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Earlier, leaded petrol used to be the most widespread, though easily preventable, source of urban air pollution in the world. According to WHO (World Health Organization), 15–18 million children in the developing countries are already suffering from permanent brain damage due to lead poisoning. Why is tetra-ethyl lead added to petrol?

It prevents engine knocking
Reduces vehicular emissions
Increases life of motor tyres
None of the above

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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Bhopal gas tragedy struck in the year 1984 due to the leakage of the following gas:

methyl-iso-cyanate
nitrous oxide
methane
carbon monoxide

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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

SPM stands for

Suspended Particulate Matter
Standard Particles Material
Suspended Particles Material
None of the above

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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Why would you prefer to ride a bicycle rather than your friend’s scooter?

you get exercise on a bicycle
you will not pollute
it is cheaper
all of the above

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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is car–pooling?

an interesting computer game
intensive washing of your car
you and your friends sharing a ride to a movie
none of the above

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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Health problems related to air pollution include:

coughing
asthma
bronchitis
all of these

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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A device is fitted to motor vehicles to chemically reduce some gases produced by internal combustion engines like NOx, CO, and HC into less harmful products. Name this device.

Carburetor
Catalytic converter
2-stroke engines
Tail pipe

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Multiple choice general knowledge

What minerals are found in the run-off from agricultural land and treated and untreated sewage effluents, which are highly responsible for eutrophication of water bodies?

Phosphorous and carbon
Nitrogen and phosphorus
Potassium and arsenic
Iron and manganese

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Multiple choice general knowledge

Aquaculture is the controlled cultivation and harvesting of freshwater or marine aquatic species of plants and animals. Name an area along the Indian coast, where aquaculture and prawn culture activities are a major source of coastal pollution as well as a threat to the endangered sea turtles.

East Coast, especially Orissa
Maharashtra
Kerala
All of the above

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