Environmental Issues questions
265 published questions with worked solutions.
- Shell of egg in bird becomes thin (not properly formed) due to the pollution of pesticides. This occurs due to disturbedNot in NEET syllabus
- The accelerated ageing of lakes due to sewage, agricultural and industrial waste is calledNot in NEET syllabus
- Measuring Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a method used forNot in NEET syllabus
- Eutrophication is excessive growth of algae, plant and animals in water-bodies due to nutrient enrichment particularly withNot in NEET syllabus
- The phenomenon by which certain pollutants (e.g., DDT, Mercury) accumulate in the body tissues in increasing concentration is...Not in NEET syllabus
- Which one of the following is the heavy toxic metal present in waste water from industries?Not in NEET syllabus
- Domestic sewage containsNot in NEET syllabus
- In an area where DDT had been used extensively, the population of birds declined significantly becauseNot in NEET syllabus
- Domestic sewage mainly contains ...A... wastes which are readily decomposed with the help of ...B.... Here A and B refer toNot in NEET syllabus
- Domestic sewage contains nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus which favours the excessive growth of planktonic (free floating)...Not in NEET syllabus
- World's most problematic aquatic weed isNot in NEET syllabus
- In the town of Arcata, situated on the northern coast of ...A..., an integrated waste water treatment process was developed with...Not in NEET syllabus
- Which of the following are the examples of industrial solid wastes?Not in NEET syllabus
- E-waste are buried in ...A... or ...B.... Complete the given statement by choosing the appropriate option for A and BNot in NEET syllabus
- Undesirable changes in soil profile, affecting its productivity, is calledNot in NEET syllabus
- I. Radiation from nuclear waste is ...A... at a very high rate II. At low doses, radiations causes ...B... Complete the given...Not in NEET syllabus
- Which of the following are the main causes of air pollution? I. Smoke from forest fires, volcanic eruptions II. Decomposition of...Not in NEET syllabus
- Which of the following is a major source of radioactive pollution?Not in NEET syllabus
- Consider the following statements. I. Noise causes psychological disorder in humans II. Noise causes physiological disorder in...Not in NEET syllabus
- Given below a set of health problems I. lack of sleep II. high blood pressure III. stress IV. complete or partial hearing (loss)...Not in NEET syllabus
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