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Which of the following is considered as major source of pollution in rivers of India?

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Noise pollution is measured in:
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Domestic waste contributes to
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Consider the following statements regarding 'Green Muffler'

I. It is a technology for reducing pollution.
II. It is a method of afforestation.
III. It is the plantation along roadsides to reduce noise pollution.
IV. It is a process of reduce vibration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Carbon monoxide affects mainly which one of the following?
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Consider the following statements.

I. Sulphur dioxide is not responsible for acid rain.
II. SO2, and NO2 pollutants are responsible for bronchitis.
III. Electrostatic precipitators method is used to control pollutants of particulate nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Assertion (A): In urban areas, smog episodes occur frequently in winters.

Reason (R): In winters, a lot of biomass is burnt by people for heating purpose or to keep themselves warm.

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Which of the following pollutants is the major cause of respiratory diseases?
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’Fly ash’ produced in thermal power plants is an eco-friendly resources for use in:
(a) Agriculture as micro-nutrient.
(b) Wasteland development.
(c) Dam and water holding structures.
(d) Brick industry.
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