Q221.The radiation that is absorbed by ozone present in the atmosphere is
Correct answer: Ultraviolet
Q222.Human-made pollutants are called
Correct answer: Anthropogenic
Q223.Which one of the following States in India has recently introduced the ‘Greenhouse Farming’?
Correct answer: Punjab
Q224.Ozone protects biosphere from
Correct answer: Ultraviolet rays
Q225.Bio-degradable pollutant is
Correct answer: Sewage
Q226.Urbanization and industrialization is harmful
Correct answer: All of the above
Q227.Ozone layer in atmosphere
Correct answer: Provides safety to life on earth from ultraviolet radiation
Q228.Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
Correct answer: NO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
Q229.What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Correct answer: It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Q230.Why is ozone layer useful to humanity?
Correct answer: It prevents the Sun’s ultraviolet rays from reaching the Earth
Q231.Which of the following is the reason behind the maximum noise pollution?
Correct answer: Jet Flight
Q232.In the year 1997, the World Environment conference was organised in
Correct answer: Kyoto
Q233.Harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun can cause
Correct answer: Dermal cancer
Q234.During normal conditions, the gas which pollutes the atmosphere is
Correct answer: Carbon monoxide (CO)
Q235.National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established by the Government of India in
Correct answer: 2010
Q236.World Ozone day is celebrated on
Correct answer: 16 September
Q237.Which one of the following is not a secondary pollutant?
Correct answer: Sulphur dioxide
Q238.The author of ‘Green Development’ is
Correct answer: W.M. Adams
Q239.Ozone hole is caused by
Correct answer: Chlorofluoro carbons
Q240.Colourless gas coming out from motor vehicle and cigarette due to incomplete combustion is
Correct answer: Carbon monoxide