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Which cancer causing material is found in unleaded petrol
general knowledge science & technology

  1. Methane

  2. Toluene

  3. Lead

  4. Benzene

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Correct Option: D

India would phase out the production and consumption of the controlled ODS (ozone-depleting substances) within the time frame and limits specified in the
general knowledge science & technology

  1. Vienna Convention

  2. Basel Convention

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Kyoto Protocol

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Correct Option: C

What gas emitted by POWER STATIONS causes acid rain?
general knowledge science & technology

  1. Nitrous oxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ammonia

  4. Sulphur dioxide

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Correct Option: D

Which plant can be used to produce paper, textiles, building materials, food, medicine, paint, detergent, varnish, oil, ink, and fuel?
general knowledge science & technology

  1. Bamboo

  2. Hemp

  3. Plantain

  4. Coconut

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Correct Option: B

What is the goal of Kyoto Protocol
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  1. Check on ozone layer depletion

  2. Protecting endangered species

  3. Encouraging the production of green technologies

  4. Binding nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Correct Option: D

What is a “carbon footprint"?
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  1. The amount of CO2 emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels

  2. The square footage of a manufacturing plant

  3. The amount of CO2 a single tree uses throughout its lifetime

  4. The imprint left by fossilized remains

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Correct Option: A

Name the material contained in broken fluorescent bulbs, tube lights and dead batteries which gets transported with common municipal solid waste and can be easily swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin and can cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system
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  1. Copper

  2. Cadmium

  3. Mercury

  4. Arsenic

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Correct Option: C

Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in India?
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  1. Transport

  2. Domestic

  3. Agricultural

  4. Electric power generation

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Correct Option: D

Which among the following is most energy efficient?
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  1. Incandescent bulb

  2. Fluorescent tube light

  3. Compact fluorescent lamp

  4. Serial Bulbs

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Correct Option: C

Garbage can be put under four categories: organic, toxic, soiled, and recyclable. Of the organic waste, this forms an important part.
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  1. Plastic bags

  2. Vegetable peels

  3. Glass

  4. Metal

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Correct Option: B