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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - ENVIRONMENT [Day 64]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) is executed by Central Pollution Control Board.
- Under NAMP 8 pollutants viz. PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, ammonia (NH3), CO, ozone (O3), and benzene. PM10 are monitored.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
Central Pollution Control Board is executing a nation-wide programme of ambient air quality monitoring known as National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP).
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Under NAMP, four air pollutants viz. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2, Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM / PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) are monitored.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Central Pollution Control Board is executing a nation-wide programme of ambient air quality monitoring known as National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP).
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Under NAMP, four air pollutants viz. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2, Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM / PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) are monitored.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Ambient air quality generally refers to the condition or quality of the outdoor air.
- National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQs) are the standards for ambient air quality with reference to various identified pollutant notified by the CPCB under the the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Ambient air quality generally refers to the condition or quality of the outdoor air.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQs) are the standards for ambient air quality with reference to various identified pollutant notified by the CPCB under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Ambient air quality generally refers to the condition or quality of the outdoor air.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQs) are the standards for ambient air quality with reference to various identified pollutant notified by the CPCB under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- E-waste burning generally releases Cadmium, dioxin, and furans.
- Dioxins and furans are highly carcinogenic and persist in the environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
E-waste burning releases toxic ashes, cadmium, dioxin, and furans.
Organic solid wastes emit an obnoxious odour on their decomposition and make the environment polluted.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The most lethal incineration emissions are dioxins and furans, which are highly carcinogenic and persist in the environment.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
E-waste burning releases toxic ashes, cadmium, dioxin, and furans.
Organic solid wastes emit an obnoxious odour on their decomposition and make the environment polluted.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The most lethal incineration emissions are dioxins and furans, which are highly carcinogenic and persist in the environment.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):
- National level target of 20-30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2040.
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall, execute the nation-wide programme for the prevention, control, and abetment of air pollution within the framework of the NCAP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
National level target of 20-30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall, in consonance with the Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and in particular with the provision of Section 16(2)(b) of the Act, execute the nation-wide programme for the prevention, control, and abetment of air pollution within the framework of the NCAP.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
National level target of 20-30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall, in consonance with the Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and in particular with the provision of Section 16(2)(b) of the Act, execute the nation-wide programme for the prevention, control, and abetment of air pollution within the framework of the NCAP.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the NCR region, comprises the graded measures for each source framed according to the AQI categories.
- The responsibility of implementing GRAP lies with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the NCR region, comprises the graded measures for each source framed according to the AQI categories.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The responsibility of implementing GRAP lies with the Environment Pollution (Prevention And Control) Authority (EPCA).
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the NCR region, comprises the graded measures for each source framed according to the AQI categories.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The responsibility of implementing GRAP lies with the Environment Pollution (Prevention And Control) Authority (EPCA).
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding thermal pollution:
- Thermal pollution comes only in the form of dumping warm waters into lake, river, or ocean.
- Volcanic eruption is one source of thermal pollution.
- Due to thermal pollution dissolved oxygen content in water increases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Any practice that affects the equilibrium of an aquatic environment may alter the temperature of that environment and subsequently cause thermal pollution. It may come in the form of warm or cold water being dumped into a lake, river, or ocean.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Volcanic eruption is one source of thermal pollution.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Due to thermal pollution dissolved oxygen content in water decreases.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Any practice that affects the equilibrium of an aquatic environment may alter the temperature of that environment and subsequently cause thermal pollution. It may come in the form of warm or cold water being dumped into a lake, river, or ocean.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Volcanic eruption is one source of thermal pollution.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Due to thermal pollution dissolved oxygen content in water decreases.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘Blue Flag’ certification?
- It is given to cities which have taken stringent measures to curb air pollution.
- It is a certification given by Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Blue Flag Certification Objective is Enhancing standards of cleanliness, upkeep and basic amenities at beaches.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
It is a certification given by Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Blue Flag Certification Objective is Enhancing standards of cleanliness, upkeep and basic amenities at beaches.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
It is a certification given by Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Photochemical smog is a mixture of pollutants that are formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react to sunlight. Consider the following about VOCs:
- VOCs are produced from the evaporation of naturally-occurring compounds such as terpenes.
- VOCs are formed from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, from the evaporation of solvents and fuels, and from burning plant matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
VOCs are produced from the evaporation of naturally-occurring compounds such as terpenes which are the hydrocarbons in oils that make them burn. Eucalypts have also been found to release significant amounts of these compounds.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
VOCs are formed from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, from the evaporation of solvents and fuels, and from burning plant matter.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
VOCs are produced from the evaporation of naturally-occurring compounds such as terpenes which are the hydrocarbons in oils that make them burn. Eucalypts have also been found to release significant amounts of these compounds.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
VOCs are formed from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, from the evaporation of solvents and fuels, and from burning plant matter.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following substances are Ozone depleting substances?
- Methyl Chloroform
- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
- Methyl Bromide
- Methyl Iodide
Select the correct answer using the codes:
Correct
Solution (a)
Methyl Iodide is a naturally occurring substance, however it does not has ozone-depleting properties.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Methyl Iodide is a naturally occurring substance, however it does not has ozone-depleting properties.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following statements correctly explains ‘Visual Pollution’?
Correct
Solution (c)
Visual pollution is an aesthetic issue and refers to the impacts of pollution that impair one’s ability to enjoy a vista or view.
Hence Statement c is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Visual pollution is an aesthetic issue and refers to the impacts of pollution that impair one’s ability to enjoy a vista or view.
Hence Statement c is correct
