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Smoke or dust dispersed in air is called

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  1. Fog

  2. Smog

  3. Haze

  4. Mist

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haze refers to the accumulation of smoke, dust, particulate matter and other dry particulates in the atmosphere. The formation of haze reduced visibility and it generally occurs in an area which is farther from the source of smoke and dust. 

A. Fog is the condensation of water droplets and mixed dust particles near the earth's surface, forming the ground clouds. This generally occurs in low atmospheric temperature.
B. Smog occurs when the smoke and dust particles condense around the water and their cumulative condensation.
C. Haze is the dispersal or smoke or dust in the air.
D. Mist is the dispersion of the water droplets in the air. It can be caused by the haze.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Haze'.

What of the following statements is correct?

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  1. Benzene hexachloride is non-biodegradable pollutant.

  2. Anthropogenic air pollutants are natural in origin.

  3. Carbon monoxide is a primary air pollutant.

  4. SO$ _2$ causes brown air effect during traffic congestion in cities.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Anthropogenic air pollutants are the pollutants caused or influenced by humans. Anthropogenic air pollutant (carbon dioxide) is that portion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that is produced directly by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, rather than by such processes as respiration and decay.
So, the correct answer is 'Option B-Anthropogenic air pollutants are natural in origin'.

Which of the following agencies is primarily concerned with the measurement of pollution in India?

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  1. Green tribunal

  2. Central Pollution Control Board

  3. Central Water Commission

  4. Survey of India

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Correct Option: A

How environmental pollution can be controlled?

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  1. Least use of fossil fuel

  2. The effluent of factories should be treated before discharge into surrounding environment

  3. By using more biodegradable products

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Environmental pollution is the release of chemical waste that causes detrimental (causing harm) effects on the environment. Environmental pollution is often divided into water pollution, air pollution, and soil pollution.
  • Environmental pollution can be controlled by Least use of fossil fuel, The effluent of factories should be treated before discharge into the surrounding environment and By using more biodegradable products.
  • So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.

Which statement is wrong about pollution?

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  1. Leaded petrol is used in vehicle that has catalytic converter

  2. Hot water releases from thermal power plants

  3. Presence of DDT in food chain

  4. Biological control does not create pollution

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Correct Option: A

Spraying of DDT on crops produces pollution of 

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  1. Soil and water only

  2. Air and soil only

  3. Air, soil and water

  4. Air and water only

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Large amounts of DDT are released into the air and on soil or water, when sprayed on crops and forests to control mosquitoes and other insects. Also, DDT may enter the atmosphere when it is evaporated from contaminated water and soil. DDT in the air may then be deposited on land or surface waters. This cycle of evaporation and deposition may be repeated many times. As a result, DDT causes an undesirable change in the atmosphere. 


Contamination found in natural environment is called as _______

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  1. Sewage

  2. Distortion

  3. Spoilage

  4. Pollution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many contaminants that contaminate the natural ecosystem. This leads to destruction of natural environment. This is called as pollution which disturbs the natural ecosystem.

Maintaining good industrial relations is significant because it ________.

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  1. Helps in an uninterrupted production

  2. Promotes Industrial Democracy

  3. Fosters Industrial Peace

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Industrial relations is concerned with the employer and the employee with their respective organization, at work or arising out of the working situation. Maintaining good industrial relations is significant because it:
a) Helps in an uninterrupted production
b) Promotes Industrial Democracy
c) Fosters Industrial Peace.

Parties that are not involved in industrial relations are ______.

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  1. Employees

  2. Customers

  3. Courts & Tribunals

  4. Employer Associations

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parties that are not involved in industrial relations are customers. Industrial relations is concerned with the employer and the employee with their respective organization, at work or arising out of the working situation.Employees, courts and tribunals, employer associations- all are involved in industrial relations.

Identify the effect(s) of bad Industrial Relations on customers from the following.

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  1. Rise in prices

  2. Scarcity of goods

  3. Bad affect on quality of goods

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Industrial relations is concerned with the employer and the employee with their respective organization, at work or arising out of the working situation. Effects of bad Industrial Relations on employees are as follows:a) Rise in prices
b) Scarcity of goods c) Bad effect on quality of goods.