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Multiple choice zoology respiratory system human respiratory system

Which of the following can be considered as odd one?

  1. Larynx

  2. Glucagon

  3. Testosterone

  4. Prolactin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Larynx is the sound box while the rest three glucagon, testosterone and prolactin are hormones.
So, the correct answer is 'Larynx'.
Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Control of automobile air pollution can be done by all except:

  1. use of biopetrol

  2. periodic check up of pollution control for all vehicles

  3. use of low sulphur diesel or CNG

  4. prefering individual vehicles.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vehicular or automobile air pollution can be controlled by using more public transport and using CNG instead of diesel/ petrol

So, the correct answer is 'preferring individual vehicles'

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Vehicular standard based on European regulation was first introduced in .......... in India.

  1. 2000

  2. 1999

  3. 2001

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are many rules and regulations proposed for the control of the emissions given by the automobile. The standards which were accepted based on the European regulation in India was performed in the year of 2000. The rules have been put forward to minimise the output of the vehicles to reduce the consequences of air pollution. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

PUC certificate stands for

  1. Pollution Under Control Certificate

  2. Population Under Control Certificate

  3. Population Under Coordinate Certificate

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a certificate that is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry. The certification indicates that the emissions from the vehicle meet the standard pollution norms and do not pollute the environment. 

So, the correct answer is 'Pollution Under Control Certificate'

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Pallavi got PUC certificate for her vehicle which indicates which of the following criteria for the vehicle?

  1. It has low rate of emission

  2. It is equipped with new technology

  3. It has greater fuel capacity

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a certificate that is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry. The certification indicates that the emissions from the vehicle meet the standard pollution norms i.e. the vehicle has a low rate of emission and does not pollute the environment by contributing to air pollution. Thus the correct answer is option C.
Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Euro IV norm was implemented to most polluted cities of India in

  1. 1 April 2005

  2. 1 April 2000

  3. 1 April 2007

  4. 1 April 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Euro IV emission norms were implemented in 13 major cities of India starting from 1 April 2010. This was part of the phased implementation of vehicular emission standards in India.

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment
Given below are the measures taken to control air pollution in India. Identify the correct statement.
A) vehicular emission norms.
B) fuel quality specification.
C) use of electrostatic precipitators in vehicles.

  1. Only A

  2. Only A and B

  3. Only B and C

  4. Only A and C

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vehicular emission norms and fuel quality specifications are standard regulatory measures used in India to control air pollution. Electrostatic precipitators are typically used in industrial chimneys, not in vehicles.

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Bharat stage emission standards is instituted in India to regulate

  1. Air pollution

  2. Soil pollution

  3. Water pollution

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

Bharat stage emission standard is instituted by the Government of India to regulate the output of air pollutants from engine equipment including motor vehicles. It ios based on the European regulation.

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Incomplete burning of petrol or diesel in vehicles creates .......... gas which is very poisonous. 

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Methane

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

Incomplete burning of petrol or diesel in vehicles creates carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide, when inhaled, reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Thus, is dangerous for life.

Multiple choice zoology environmental issues ecology and environment

Government of India has adopted auto fuel policy to effectively cut down 

  1. Sulphur oxides

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Sulphur and nitrogen oxides
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Government of India has adopted auto fuel policy to effectively cut down sulphur and nitrogen oxides as these are harmful air pollutants and the major cause of acid rain. It affects human health along with other organisms as they lead to eye irritation, suffocation, shortness of breath and death of many bacteria. This norms will cut down these gases to a larger level.
So, the correct answer is option D.