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Air pollution - experiments and case studies - class-XII

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Control of automobile air pollution can be done by all except:

  1. use of biopetrol

  2. periodic check up of pollution control for all vehicles

  3. use of low sulphur diesel or CNG

  4. prefering individual vehicles.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vehicular or automobile air pollution can be controlled by using more public transport and using CNG instead of diesel/ petrol

So, the correct answer is 'preferring individual vehicles'

Vehicular standard based on European regulation was first introduced in .......... in India.

  1. 2000

  2. 1999

  3. 2001

  4. 1997


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are many rules and regulations proposed for the control of the emissions given by the automobile. The standards which were accepted based on the European regulation in India was performed in the year of 2000. The rules have been put forward to minimise the output of the vehicles to reduce the consequences of air pollution. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

PUC certificate stands for

  1. Pollution Under Control Certificate

  2. Population Under Control Certificate

  3. Population Under Coordinate Certificate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a certificate that is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry. The certification indicates that the emissions from the vehicle meet the standard pollution norms and do not pollute the environment. 

So, the correct answer is 'Pollution Under Control Certificate'

Pallavi got PUC certificate for her vehicle which indicates which of the following criteria for the vehicle?

  1. It has low rate of emission

  2. It is equipped with new technology

  3. It has greater fuel capacity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a certificate that is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry. The certification indicates that the emissions from the vehicle meet the standard pollution norms i.e. the vehicle has a low rate of emission and does not pollute the environment by contributing to air pollution. Thus the correct answer is option C.

Euro IV norm was implemented to most polluted cities of India in

  1. 1 April 2005

  2. 1 April 2000

  3. 1 April 2007

  4. 1 April 2010


Correct Option: D
Given below are the measures taken to control air pollution in India. Identify the correct statement.
A) vehicular emission norms.
B) fuel quality specification.
C) use of electrostatic precipitators in vehicles.
  1. Only A 

  2. Only A and B 

  3. Only B and C 

  4. Only A and C 


Correct Option: B

Bharat stage emission standards is instituted in India to regulate

  1. Air pollution

  2. Soil pollution

  3. Water pollution

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharat stage emission standard is instituted by the Government of India to regulate the output of air pollutants from engine equipment including motor vehicles. It ios based on the European regulation.

Incomplete burning of petrol or diesel in vehicles creates .......... gas which is very poisonous. 

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Methane

  4. Ozone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Incomplete burning of petrol or diesel in vehicles creates carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide, when inhaled, reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Thus, is dangerous for life.

Government of India has adopted auto fuel policy to effectively cut down 

  1. Sulphur oxides

  2. Carbon monoxide

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Sulphur and nitrogen oxides


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Government of India has adopted auto fuel policy to effectively cut down sulphur and nitrogen oxides as these are harmful air pollutants and the major cause of acid rain. It affects human health along with other organisms as they lead to eye irritation, suffocation, shortness of breath and death of many bacteria. This norms will cut down these gases to a larger level.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Bharat norms are applicable to 

  1. Emission from industries

  2. Emission from construction

  3. Emission from automobiles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

PUC certificate is omitted to the vehicles which

  1. Run under low consumption of fuel

  2. Has low emission

  3. Greater acceleration power

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PUC certificate is not omitted for any of the vehicles that run on fossil fuels (petrol, diesel etc) and release some kind of exhaust. 

So, the correct answer is 'None of the above'

Issue of PUC certificate can control

  1. Noise pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Sound pollution

  4. Air pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a certificate that is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry. The certification indicates that the emissions from the vehicle meet the standard pollution norms and do not pollute the environment by determining whether the vehicle contributes to air pollution. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

If the smog density of an area increases, it indicates

  1. Increase in agricultural waste

  2. Increase in noise pollution

  3. Vehicles of area is not under PUC norms

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a certificate that is mandatory for every vehicle owner to carry. The certification indicates that the emissions from the vehicle meet the standard pollution norms and do not pollute the environment by determining whether the vehicle contributes to air pollution which can be determined by smog density. Thus the correct answer is option C.

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted during

  1. $1952$

  2. $1972$

  3. $1974$

  4. $1969$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution, and for the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country. The Act was amended in 1988. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types of industrial activities. This cess is collected with a view to augment the resources of the Central Board and the State Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

So the correct answer is '1974'.

Which of the following is not a vehicular norm implemented to various cities of india till date?

  1. Euro III

  2. Bharat Stage II

  3. Euro IV

  4. Euro VI


Correct Option: D
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