GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 119

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 119

1181) Consider the following about Ozone Layer 9 Statement)
1. A layer of O3 is spread like invisible canopy over the Ea an atmosphere to a variable extend.
2. Highest concentration is found between 15-35 km in stratosphere
3. It is also found in troposphere
4. It helps in keeping troposphere warm and regulates the jet stream which is found at the lower part of the stratosphere. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1,2,3 and 4
B) 1 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 4
D) 1, 3 and 4

Answer: 1,2,3 and 4
   
1182) Consider the following statements about CFCs
1. It is a systematic gas used in aerosols spray, as refrigerants in air conditioners and refrigerators and manufacturing of foam.
2. It is extremely stable and chemically non reacting under normal conditions.
3. When CFCs are released into atmosphere, it breaks into atmosphere; it breaks into its constituents (Cl, F and C); chlorine atoms react with O, and form CIO and 02.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) Only 2
D) None of these

Answer: 1, 2 and 3
   
1183) Which among the following multilateral conventions seeks to protect the human health and environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?
A) Bonn Convention
B) Stockholm Convention
C) Rotterdam Convention
D) Basel Convention

Answer: Stockholm Convention
   
1184) Black Carbon has recently emerged as a major contributor to global climate change. In the context of it. Consider the following
1. Black Carbon particles strongly absorb sunlight and give soot its black colour.
2. It is produced both naturally human activities.
3. Primary sources include emissions from diesel engines and stoves.
4. It remains in the atmosphere continuous for more than a month
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
A) 1,2,3 and 4
B) 1 , 2 and 3
C) 2,3 and 4
D) 1,3 and 4

Answer: 1 , 2 and 3
   
1185) The 'thickness' of Stratospheric Ozone layer is measured in/on
A) sieverts
B) Dobson unit
C) melson units
D) beaufort scale

Answer: Dobson unit

1186) Which among the following chronic lung diseases is commonly known as 'black lung' disease that leads to reduced life expectancy in coal-miners?
A) Pneumoconiosis
B) Progressive Massive Fibrosis
C) Mesothelioma
D) Collier's Asthma

Answer: Pneumoconiosis
   
1187) Which of the following are correctly matched?
1. Vienna convention: protection of of ozone layer
2. Stockholm convention : Hazardous wastes and their disposal
3. Rotterdam convention: Hazardous chemicals
4. Basel convention : persistent organic pollutants
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2,3 and 4
D) 1,2 and4

Answer: 1 and 3
   
1188) Consider the following about Endosulfan
1. It is classified as a yellow label (highly toxic) pesticide by the Central Insecticides Board.
2. In the Stockholm convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants of 2011, when an international consensus arose for the global ban of the pesticide, India stood against this move.
3. in lndia, the use of Endosultan is banned in the states of Kerala and Kamataka on the directives of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
A) Only 3
B) 1 and 3
C) 1 and 2
D) All of these

Answer: 1 and 2

   
1189) Which of the following statements is not true?
A) Photochemical smog always contains Ozone.
B) The toxic effect of Carbon monoxide is due to its greater affinity for hemoglobin as compared to oxygen.
C) Lead is the most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust.
D) None of the above

Answer: None of the above
   
1190) On the recommendations of Mashelkar Committee report for the auto fuel policy, the GOI has launched in the country for improvement of air quality. in light of this, consider the following
1. Bharat stage IV emission norms have replaced Bharat stage III all across the country.
2. The Bharat stage emission standards and the timeline for its implementation are set by the Ministry of Shipping. Road Transport and Highways.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
A) Only 1
B) Only2
C) All of these
D) None of these

Answer: None of these