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UPSC Prelims Marathon 15th April – Environmental Pollution – 2024

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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 15 Apr Environmental Pollution

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Question No. 1

Which of the following technology/technologies is/are used at the stage of pre – combustion of thermal power plants?
1.Coal washing
2.Blending
3.Flue-gas desulfurization
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.Environmental emission standards for coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) were introduced in 2015 under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981.
2.Coal beneficiation is a process through which combustion attribute of the coal is enhanced by separating the inorganic impurities from raw coal.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding “Graded Response Action Plan”:
1.It is an emergency response mechanism based on Delhi’s Air Quality Index level.
2.It was prepared in pursuant to the Supreme Court’s order of 2016 in the matter of M. C. Mehta vs Union of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

Which of the following pollutant/s is/are part of National Air Quality Index (NAQI)?
1.Ozone
2.SO2
3.Lead
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding “Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)”:
1.It was established in 1992.
2.It is a statutory organization created under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding “National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP)”:
1.It is a nationwide programme of ambient air quality monitoring administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
2.Mercury is not part of the regular monitoring of the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

The “PRANA portal” is often seen in news related to?

ANational Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

BNational Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP)

CNational Air Quality Index

DCommission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

Question No. 8

Which of the following is/are cause/s of pollution in India?
1.Uncontrolled growth in human population
2.Rapid industrialization
3.Uncontrolled exploitation of nature
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

Question No. 9

Which of the following is/are characteristic/s of carbon monoxide?
1.Colorless gas
2.Odorless gas
3.It can slow our reflexes and make us confused and sleepy.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

Question No. 10

Ozone can be produced through burning which of the following?
1.Petrol
2.Diesel
3.Coal
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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