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Harmful effects of noise pollution are:-
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Important Questions on People, Development and Environment
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Which of the following effects is the result of water pollution?
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The line droplets of smokes, ashes, dust, pollen grains etc., suspended in air are collectively called _____, which cause various lung diseases. (suspended particulate matter/ respirable particulate matter)
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To produce the bottled cold drinks widely sold in the market, a lot of _____ water is wasted. (fresh/artificial)
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Among the following four terms, one includes the other three. Find it out and write it. SPM, Air pollution, Greenhouse gas, Lung disease
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Which of the following gases are not responsible for the greenhouse gas effect on Earth?
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Decide which of the following if remains for a long time in the environment, the probability of its biomagnification increases
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Acid rain is caused by SO2 and NO2 gases formed due to air pollution.
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What would be the environmental consequences resulting from recurrent destruction of wetlands and depletion of the number of agricultural lands?
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Soil erosion can be prevented _____.
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Which of the following is not a component of smog?
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If the amount of pollen grains, fungal spores and dust particles increase suddenly in the air, decide which of the following problems may increase
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What was the aim of Ganga Action Plan initiated by the Union Government?
1. Streamlining the flow of the Ganga River.
2. Reduction of Pollution on Ganga River.
3. Efficient use of Ganga water for irrigation.
4. Using Ganga River for generating hydel energy.
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“A lot of indiscriminate activities of humans pollute the environment”- Support the statement by giving three examples in favour of it. Give examples of a national park and a biosphere reserve in West Bengal.
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Decide which of the following pair is not correct-
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Evaluate the effects of following pollutants on environment and human health:
- Non-biodegradable insecticides
- Pollen grain
- Chemical fertilizers containing phosphate and nitrate
- Wastes containing pathogens originated from health centres
- Chloroflorocarbon
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What are the harmful impacts that sound pollution can exert on the human body’s ears and heart?
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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
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Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _____ gas.
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In , the storm 'Imogen' accompanied by heavy rain, battered_____.
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Look at a cartoonist presentation of a kind of pollution given below.
Mention any two harmful effects of this pollution?
