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MCQ on Noise Pollution for Students
Consider the following statements.
I. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the air.
II. Cattle emit ammonia into the atmosphere.
III. The poultry sector discharges reactive nitrogen compounds into the surroundings.
(a) I and III only
(b) II and III only
(c) Only II
(d) I, II, and III
Option d – I, II, and III
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer.
I. Soil erosion refers to the removal of the upper soil layer by natural forces.
II. General erosion is defined as the loss of 25% of the soil.
III. Sheet erosion happens when wind or water washes away the top fertile soil layer.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) All of the above
Option b – II and III
Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): Soil pollution is more harmful than industrial pollution.
Reason (R): Fertilisers and pesticides become part of the food chain.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the right explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
Option a – Both A and R are correct and R is the right explanation of A
Slash and burn farming, which damages soil nutrients and is an unhealthy farming method, is also known as
(a) Strip Farming
(b) Intercrop Farming
(c) Jhum Cultivation
(d) None of the above
Option c – Jhum Cultivation
Wind erosion, a major cause of desertification, is most commonly triggered in semi-arid areas by
(a) Clearing land for farming
(b) Overgrazing by livestock
(c) Deforestation
(d) Forest fires
Option b – Overgrazing by livestock
Why are ‘microbeads’ a serious environmental concern?
(a) They harm marine life.
(b) They are known to cause skin cancer in children.
(c) They can be absorbed by plants in irrigated fields.
(d) They are used as food adulterants.
Option a – They harm marine life.
Where is the International Maritime Organisation headquartered?
(a) London
(b) Geneva
(c) Paris
(d) Rome
Option a – London
What is ‘Oilzapper’ that gained attention in 2011?
(a) An eco-friendly method for cleaning oil sludge and oil spills
(b) A new technology for deep-sea oil exploration
(c) A genetically modified maize variety with high biofuel yield
(d) A technology to control accidental oil well fires
Option a – An eco-friendly method for cleaning oil sludge and oil spills
Which of the following contributes the largest amount of waste into the sea?
(a) Oil pipeline spills
(b) Sewage
(c) Nuclear waste
(d) Oil tanker spills
Option b – Sewage
Why do ship accidents contribute to ocean pollution?
(a) Shipwrecks carrying passengers result in loss of lives.
(b) Large ship sizes worsen accidents.
(c) Ships release dredged material containing heavy metals.
(d) Ship materials get trapped inside marine life.
Option c – Ships release dredged material containing heavy metals.
The pollution of soil caused by toxic chemicals, harmful substances, and waste materials is known as
(b) Water pollution
(c) Air pollution
(d) Soil pollution
Option d – Soil pollution
What leads to soil pollution?
(a) Soil acidification by acid rain
(b) Continuous leaching of essential minerals
(c) Microbial activity in the soil
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
What does negative soil pollution mean?
(a) Decreased soil fertility due to overuse and erosion
(b) Decline in soil productivity due to pesticide use
(c) Turning fertile areas into barren lands by dumping waste
(d) None of the above
Option a – Decreased soil fertility due to overuse and erosion
DDT contributes significantly to soil pollution because
(a) It eliminates helpful microbes.
(b) It destroys beneficial worms.
(c) It cannot be broken down naturally.
(d) It reduces pesticide effectiveness.
Option c – It cannot be broken down naturally
Which industry produces the highest amount of non-biodegradable waste?
(a) Thermal power plants
(b) Food processing units
(c) Textile industries
(d) Paper industries
Option c – Textile industries
Which chemicals used in farming cause soil pollution?
(a) Pathogens
(b) Chemical fertilisers
(c) Strontium-90
(d) Weedicides
Option b – Chemical fertilisers
In India, why are carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate, and triazophos considered unsafe?
(a) They are used as agricultural pesticides.
(b) They are used to preserve processed foods.
(c) They ripen fruits artificially.
(d) They act as moisturisers in cosmetics.
Option a – They are used as agricultural pesticides.
Green Muffler is related to
(a) Soil pollution
(b) Air pollution
(c) Noise pollution
(d) Water pollution
Option c – Noise pollution
What is the decibel level considered as the threshold of pain?
(a) 100
(b) 110
(c) 120
(d) 146
Option d – 146
At what decibel does instant rupture of the eardrum occur?
(a) 100
(b) 120
(c) 146
(d) 150
Option d – 150
At what sound level does physical pain start?
(a) Above 50 dB
(b) Above 70 dB
(c) Above 80 dB
(d) Above 100 dB
Option c – Above 80 dB
The sound of rustling tree leaves is approximately at which decibel level?
(a) 10 dB
(b) 20 dB
(c) 60 dB
(d) 100 dB
Option b – 20 dB
Consider the following statements.
I. Pascal is the SI unit for measuring noise.
II. Sounds above 80 dB cause physical discomfort.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option b – Only II
Consider the following about noise pollution.
I. It reduces the ability to concentrate.
II. It increases stress in humans.
III. It supports plant and crop growth.
IV. Deafness is a common effect of noise pollution.
(a) Only I
(b) I, II, and IV
(c) II, III, and IV
(d) I, II, and III
Option b – I, II, and IV
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