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Which of the following is a biodegradable pesticide?

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Important Questions on Environmental Chemistry

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Which is wrong with respect to our responsibility as a human being to protect our environment?
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When vegetation is burnt in the absence of oxygen, which of the following will be formed ?
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Which one of the following substances used in dry cleaning is a better strategy to control environmental pollution?
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How many of the following pollutants are considered as non-viable particulate pollutants?

Smoke, dust, fungi, mists, moulds, algae, smog, bacteria, fumes

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In environmental chemistry the medium which is affected by a pollutant is called the
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The following table summarises the differences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants. Pick out the wrong differences and select the correct answer.

  Biodegradable pollutants Non-Biodegradable pollutants
(i) These are the pollutants which can be easily degraded by microorganisms These are pollutants which cannot be degraded into harmless materials
(ii) These can be used to produce energy (through biogas) compost, manure, etc. These are difficult to manage as a natural method of degradation is absent
(iii) These usually do not enter biogeochemical cycles These become a part of rapid turnover in biogeochemical cycles
(iv) Examples: DDT, BHC, plastics, polyethylene, glass, etc. Examples: Sewage, garbage, animal waste, etc.
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A petroleum fraction having a boiling range 70°C-200°C and that contains  6-10 carbon atoms per molecule is called

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Which phenomenon aids in making life on the globe more harmful?

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Harmful materials added to the environment are called
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Which one of the following statement pertaining to pollutants is correct?
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Which of the following is a mode of controlling pollution in big cities?
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Statement 1: Suspended particulate matter (SPM) is an important pollutant released by diesel vehicles.
Statement 2: Catalytic converters greatly reduce pollution caused by automobiles.