Pollution UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Pollution MCQ Questions


7.
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2, 4 and 5 only
C.
1, 3 and 5 only
D.
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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ANSWER :
C. 1, 3 and 5 only
8.
Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India?
1. Oxides of sulphur
2. Oxides of nitrogen
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Carbon dioxide
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
UPSC - 2014
A.
1, 3 and 4 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.
with reference to Organization for the prohibition of chemical Weapons (OPCW)' consider the following statements
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons free emerging
3. It provides assistance and protection to Stated Parties against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
10.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)is a standard criterion for
UPSC - 2017
A.
Measuring oxygen levels in blood
B.
Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystem
C.
Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
D.
Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions
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ANSWER :
C. Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
11.
In the context of solving pollution problems what is/are the advantages/ advantages of bioremediation?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature.
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC - 2017
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only
12.
Consider the following pairs: Commonly used/ Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely consumed materials to be found in them
1. Lipstick - Lead
2. Soft drinks - Brominated vegetable oils  
3. Chinese fast food - Monosodium glutamate
Which of the pairs given is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2017
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1,2 and 3