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The photochemical smog contains PAN and ozone.

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Important Questions on Environmental Issues

MEDIUM
We are surrounded by smoke. Is this situation good for our health ? Give reason.
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The pH of rain water is approximately:
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The satements that are TRUE:
(A) Methane leads to both global warming and photochemical smog
(B) Methane is generated from paddy fields
(C) Methane is a stronger global warming gas than CO2
(D) Methane is a part of reducing smog

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

MEDIUM
The reaction that is not involved in the ozone layer depletion mechanism in the stratosphere is
EASY

The incorrect statement(s) among (a) – (d) regarding acid rain is (are):

a) It can corrode water pipes

(b) It can damage structures made up of stone.

(c) It cannot cause respiratory ailments in animals

(d) It is not harmful for trees

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Assertion: Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen.

Reason: The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.
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The gas released during anaerobic degradation of vegetation may lead to:
MEDIUM
Which of the following is a set of greenhouse gases?
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The consequence of global warming may be the following
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Match the following.

  Column i   Column ii
A SO2 I Photochemical smog
B PAN  II Acid rain
C Smoke III Stratospheric pollutant
D CF2Cl2 IV Particulate

 

MEDIUM
The compound that is NOT a common component of photochemical smog is:
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The correct set of species responsible for the photochemical smog is:
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Photochemical smog consists of excessive amount of X, in addition to aldehydes, ketones, peroxy acetyl nitrile (PAN). X is:
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Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?
MEDIUM
Identify the pollutant gases largely responsible for the discoloured and lustreless nature of marble of the Taj Mahal.
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The correct order of the oxidation states of nitrogen in NO, N2O, NO2 and N2O3 is
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Which of the following is a sink for CO?
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Rain water is called acid rain when its pH;
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The primary pollutant that leads to photochemical smog is:
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Excessive release of CO2 into the atmosphere results in