Q1-Because of the increased use of synthetic fertilizers and detergents, P and N pollution (excess of

these) has contributed to the eutrophication of many water bodies.

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True
False
Q2- PM2.5 is less harmful as compared to PM10, if inhaled.
PM - Particulate Matter

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True
False
Q3-The oceans are a major sink for the absorption of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). They hold around
37,400 billion tonnes of CO2 whereas the atmosphere holds 720-750 BT of CO2.
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True
False
Q4-Methane has very high photochemical activity as compared to that of other hydrocarbons. For
this reason, it is the CH4 concentration that is of interest while considering air pollution.
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True
False
Q5-CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) which were used in refrigeration and air-conditioning reach the
stratosphere and release destructive chlorine atoms which convert stratospheric ozone molecules
into ordinary oxygen molecules. Therefore, all developed nations have eliminated CFCs by 2000 and
all developing nations by 2010.
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True
False
Q6-Man has interfered with the natural nitrogen cycle with the production of nitrogen fertilizers and
combustion of fossil fuels. These two activities have contributed to the process of eutrophication and
smog respectively.
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True
False
Q7-The CO2 level in the atmosphere had reached nearly 380 ppm by the year 2004. But it has
come down to 350 ppm by 2015 due to reduced anthropogenic activity.

True
False
Q8-Terpenes are a particular class of volatile hydrocarbons emitted largely by natural sources.
(Terpenes are a particular class of volatile hydrocarbons emitted largely by natural sources)

True
False
Q9-The conditions for the formation of photochemical smog are still air, high concentrations of
hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxides and high humidity in the atmosphere.
(The conditions for the formation of photochemical smog are air stagnation, abundant sunlight, and high
concentrations of hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere)

True
False
Q10-Tropospheric ozone is good for human health.
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True
False
Q11-Cadmium is a potential health hazard due to its presence in urban atmosphere and cigarette
smoke. Exposure to high levels of Cadmium can lead to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases
in humans.
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True
False
Q12-The net one-way displacement of Sulphur reserves from land to ocean is of some concern
because Sulphur as a nutrient would be in short supply. Hence, Sulphur could be called a growth-
determining nutrient.
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True
False
Q13-Even though the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere is of major concern, in fact, the
atmospheric reservoir for carbon is the smallest and the oceans hold the largest amount, serving as
a vast sink for CO2.
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True
False
Q14-Carbon Monoxide (CO) constitutes the single largest pollutant in the urban atmosphere. It has
a strong affinity towards the haemoglobin of the bloodstream and is a dangerous asphyxiant.
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True
 False
Q15-The single most important cause of all our environmental problems is the unchecked growth in
human population. The other causes being industrialization, urbanization, combustion of fossil fuels,
transportation emissions, use of chemicals (synthetic fertilizers, detergents, pesticides, insecticides
etc.) and plastics, mining activities, construction activities etc.
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True
False
Q16-The phosphorus cycle is overloaded due to burning of fossil fuels causing adverse ecological
effects like acid rain.

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True
False
Q17-Anthropogenic sources of air pollution include wind blown dust, pollen, sea salt nuclei, volcanic
ash and gases, smoke and trace gases from forest fires, and terpenes from forests.
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True
False
Q18-Epidemiological studies are statistical surveys on the effects of air pollution on human
populations under controlled laboratory conditions.
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True
False
Q19-Carbon dioxide is generally not considered an air pollutant but, it is of great concern because of
its global warming potential.
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True
False
Q20-Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is a primary pollutant.
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True
False
For Red Highlighted Answer- Link- https://nptel.ac.in/courses/122106030/Pdfs/3_3.pdf