Measures to Control Pollution
Trending Questions
Which of the following is a reason for the decrease in the level of ground water?
Increasing consumption
Building concrete roads and buildings
Excessive use of groundwater for irrigation
All of the above
Overpopulation is responsible for air pollution only and not for soil or water pollution.
True
False
Which of the following is not a way to reduce air pollution?
Planting trees
Using cars
Using public transport
Using bicycle
Population growth can cause scarcity of water.
False
True
Write the methods to reduce air pollution.
Which of the following is\are correct with respect to carbon monoxide?
(i) It is released due to incomplete combustion of fuels.
(ii) It does not affect humans.
(iii) It is a poisonous gas.
(iv) It reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
(v) It is sometimes released from vehicles.
(i), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(i), (ii) and (v)
(i), (iv) and (v)
(ii) and (v)
Explain the adverse effect of carbon monoxide on human being.
Choose the correct option for the following given statements;
Statement 1: Carbon monoxide is a harmful air pollutant.
Statement 2: Carbon monoxide increases the oxygen absorption capacity of the blood.
Both statements are correct and statement (ii) is the reason for statement (i).
Statement (i) is incorrect but statement (ii) is correct.
Statement (i) is correct and statement (ii) is incorrect.
Both statements are incorrect.
How our lifestyles and attitude affect the environment? Explain with suitable examples.
What are the reasons for the increase in the scarcity of freshwater? [5 MARKS]
Seema was reading about water pollution. She started wondering what measures she should take to reduce water pollution. Which of the following measure should Seema take to reduce wastewater?
Do not take bath.
Do not brush teeth.
Do not drink water.
Use water only how much is required.
A condition that can cause death by breathing in carbon monoxide is called ________.
Sewage systems should not have which of the following characteristics?
Pipes of sufficient size to carry water
Manholes to access drains at intervals
Connection to main sewage line
Connection to drinking water line
Which of the following should be controlled to reduce air pollution?
- Automobile exhaust
- Burning of firewood
- Windmill
- Electric cars
Seema was reading about water scarcity. She started wondering what measures she should take to reduce water wastage. Which of the following measure should Seema take?
Do not take bath.
Do not brush teeth.
Do not drink water.
Use water only how much is required.
Public places such as railway stations, bus depots and hospitals are clean because they do not generate any waste and are free from diseases.
True
False
- 100 PPM
- less than 5 PPM
- 20 PPM
- 200 PPM
What is air pollution? Write the steps to reduce air pollution.
- True
- False
- \N
- \N
- True
- False
How air pollution can be controlled ? Write briefly?
Which of these is a way to control pollution?
Alternative fuel
Landfill
Fertilizer
Sewage draining
Anita wishes to reduce air pollution. Which vehicle should she use as a mode of transportation?
Autorickshaw
Scooter
Car
Bus
Choose the options which incorrectly represents the measure that can be taken to prevent that particular type of pollution.
Air pollution - Use of electronic cars
Soil pollution - Throwing of garbage
Air pollution - Burning wastes
Water pollution - Proper sewage treatment
Which of the following would not be effective in reducing air pollution?
Solar energy
Use of electric cars
- All of these
Use of CNG
