In context of Air pollution in India, consider the following statements:
1. Presence of high levels of pollutants in air causes visibility to be lowered.
2. Formation of smog is a visible indication of air pollution.
3. Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur dissolve in rain to give rise to acid rain.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Which among the following method(s) is/are used by pests to attack crops sown in the field?
1. They attack the root of the plant.
2. They bore into stem and fruits of the plant.
3. They suck water from various parts of the plant.
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Consider the following statements about pesticide residue in our food chain:
1. It is introduced in the food chain by aquatic plants and animals.
2. These chemicals get accumulated progressively at each trophic level.
3. Human body accumulates minimum concentration of these chemicals.
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Consider the following sources of protein:
1. Meat
2. Fish
3. Egg
4. Milk
Select the correct sequence of the sources of protein mentioned above in human diet in terms of maximum protein content:
Which of the following diseases and their causative agents is NOT correctly matched?
Disease | Causative Agent |
1. Ringworms | Fungi |
2. Amoebiasis | Protozoan |
3. Plague | Bacterium |
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Water vapour present in the atmosphere is formed due to which of the following factors?
1. Heating of water bodies.
2. Activities of living organisms.
3. Weathering of rocks.
4. Photosynthesis.
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Consider the following statements:
1. The e-Gopala App is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal, directly used by farmers.
2. Web version of e-GOPALA has been developed by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about ‘Photochemical Smog’:
1. It is a phenomenon of cool humid climate.
2. It occurs when sunlight acts on unburnt hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.
3. Ozone in photochemical smog is responsible for the haze.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about ‘Acid Rain’:
1. Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen are major contributors to acid rain.
2. Acid rain is good for agriculture as it provides nitrogen for the growth of plants.
3. When acid rain flows into the river, it increases the pH level of river water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match the following pairs with reference to common air pollutants and its effect/impact on plants and animals:
Pollutant | Associated Effect |
1. Sulphur dioxide | A. Aging in plants. |
2. Oxides of nitrogen | B. Reduces oxygen carrying capacity of blood. |
3. Hydrocarbons | C. Red haze in the traffic. |
4. Carbon monoxide | D. Stiffness of flower buds. |
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A lemon kept in water in a glass tumbler appears to be bigger than its actual size, when viewed from the sides. This is because of which of the following reasons: