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Water Pollution

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Which of the following, if present in water, indicates microbiological pollution of water?

  1. Coliform bacteria

  2. Magnesium metal

  3. Fluorine

  4. Oil

  5. Sewage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The coliform bacteria, if present in water, contaminates water and the water is not safe to drink.

Which of the following is not a water body?

  1. Lakes and rivers

  2. Oceans

  3. Aquifers

  4. Ground water

  5. Trees


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'Water body' means water source, i.e. a reserve of water. Trees are not water bodies but they are a part of water cycle. 

Which of the following is a point source pollution?

  1. Oil spillage by a ship

  2. Road way runoff water

  3. Floods

  4. Disposal of industries

  5. Sewage disposal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Point source pollution' means the pollution of water reserves by a single and definite source of pollution. Oil spillage from a ship in the ocean is an example of point source of pollution 

What is oxygen depletion?

  1. Increase in the concentration of oxygen in water

  2. Decrease in the concentration of oxygen in water

  3. Evaporation of oxygen from water

  4. Transpiration of oxygen from plants

  5. Absorption of oxygen by trees


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Due to various types of pollution, concentration of oxygen decreases in the water which is hazardous to aquatic life and humans beings for survival. This is called oxygen depletion.

Cholera is a waterborne disease caused by pollution of water with ____________.

  1. microorganisms

  2. solvents

  3. detergents

  4. petro chemicals

  5. fish present in water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If water consumed by humans is contaminated with microorganisms like coli, it can cause cholera.

Which of the following is not related to industrial or chemical pollution?

  1. Nitrate contamination

  2. Protozoa contamination

  3. Sulphate contamination

  4. Mercury contamination

  5. Lead contamination


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is a microbiological contamination. We can understand that water can be polluted by the following ways: (1) Microbiological (2) Industrial (3) Agricultural (4) Petrochemical (5) Sewage disposal (6) Radiological (7) Thermal pollution

How can we reduce the water pollution as responsible citizens?

  1. By not overusing the pesticides and fertilisers in agriculture.

  2. By not throwing oil, waste materials, paints, plastics, etc. into drainage.

  3. By using bicycles and public transport as modes of transportation.

  4. By planting new trees.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Water can be conserved by following the given measures of water pollution.

Water can be used as ______________.

  1. organic solvent

  2. inorganic solvent

  3. universal solvent

  4. liquid solvent, which dissolves liquids only

  5. solid solvent, which dissolves solids only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Water is called as 'universal solvent' because it can dissolve many types of liquids, solids, organic and inorganic chemicals.

The rise or fall in the temperature of a natural body of water is caused by ___________.

  1. thermal pollution

  2. sewage pollution

  3. nuclear pollution

  4. organic pollution

  5. inorganic pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thermal pollution makes water gain or lose temperature, which affects the aquatic life in a bad way. Thermal pollution is the result of release of very hot water or very cool water from industries into water bodies.

Which of the following can be used to treat polluted water and make it safe for drinking?

  1. Ozone treatment

  2. Filtration

  3. Chlorine treatment

  4. Distillation

  5. By adding disinfectant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent, which kills all types of bacteria, virus, and protozoa present in the water and makes water safe to drink. Before the ozone treatment, the water must be cleared of all types of mud, sewage and chemicals. Ozone is a molecule formed by a combination of three oxygen atoms.

A solution is called an aqueous solution _________.

  1. when the solvent is alcohol

  2. when the solvent is glycerine

  3. when the solvent is water

  4. when the solvent is fruit juice

  5. when the sovlent is vinegar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The solution in which a solute is dissolved in water (solvent) is called an aqueous solution. The solution in which a solute is dissolved in water (solvent) is called an aqueous solution.

Which of the following is not soluble in water?

  1. Milk

  2. Alcohol

  3. Kerosene

  4. Sugar

  5. Salt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kerosene, petrol, diesel and oils are not soluble in water. 

How many types of atoms are there in a water molecule?

  1. Three

  2. Two

  3. Zero

  4. One

  5. Four


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are two types of atoms in the water molecule, i.e. two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Total number of atoms in water is three. 

Which of the following statements is true with respect to water properties?

  1. The melting and boiling points of water is same and is equal to 100 degree Celsius.

  2. The freezing and melting points of water is same and is equal to 100 degree Celsius.

  3. The freezing and melting points of water is same and is equal to 0 degree Celsius.

  4. The melting, boiling and freezing points of water are all same and is equal to 100 degree Celsius.

  5. The boiling point of water is 100 degree Celsius and freezing point is 0 degree Celsius.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Boiling point of water = 100 degree Celsius Freezing point of water = 0 degree Celsius Boiling point of water means the temperature at which liquid water starts evaporating to vapour (gas) state. Similarly freezing point is the temperature at which liquid water converts into solid state, i.e. ice. All compounds will have their own melting, boiling and freezing points.

Which of the following techniques cannot be used to make water germ free?

  1. Chlorination

  2. Sedimentation

  3. Ultraviolet purification

  4. By boiling

  5. Ozone treatment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Depletion of oxygen is caused by different pollutions like chemical contamination, garbage contamination, and agricultural contamination, which kills aerobic bacteria that are eco friendly and develops anaerobic bacteria which are harmful bacteria.

Which of the following is a pollutant?

  1. Ammonia gas

  2. Hydrogen sulphide

  3. Freon (these are chloro flouro gases used for cooling purpose in refrigerators)

  4. Chlorine gas

  5. Carbon dioxide


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is present in large quantity in environment. So, it is called as pollutant. All other options are called contaminants because they are present in small quantities. A substance which enters environment due to man's activities and affects it in a bad way is called contaminant. A substance which is present in large quantity in environment and affects it in bad way is called pollutant.

Which of the following is an inorganic pollutant?

  1. Detergent

  2. Protozoa

  3. Chloroform

  4. Gasoline

  5. Ammonia


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ammonia is an inorganic pollutantAn organic pollutant is derived from carbon related compounds and an inorganic pollutant is derived from elements other than carbon. 

Eutrophication is related to ___________.

  1. sewage disposal in rivers

  2. oxygen depletion

  3. oil spillage in ocean

  4. agricultural pollution of water

  5. industrial pollution of water


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Eutrophication' is a process in which the water body becomes enriched with nutrients. This can be a problem in marine habitats as it can cause algal blooms. The algae may use up all the oxygen in the water leaving none for other marine life. This results in the death of many aquatic organisms such as fishes, which need the oxygen in the water to live.

What is sewage?

  1. It is a rotten vegetable.

  2. It is an organic chemical.

  3. It is waste water that contains garbage.

  4. It is the term used for waste water that contains dead fish in water.

  5. It is the term used for rain water that mixes with drainage.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Sewage' is the term used for waste water that contains human waste, faeces, urine, laundry waste, etc.

What is hepatitis?

  1. It is a water borne disease.

  2. It is a gas.

  3. It is an air borne disease.

  4. It is a chemical used to treat polluted water.

  5. It is a water purification process.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hepatitis is a water borne disease, which adversely affects the liver of the patient.

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