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35 PYQs · Asked in 14 of 16 years · Free practice

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Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality10 PYQs
Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants8 PYQs
Industrial Pollution Control, Adsorption and Remediation6 PYQs
Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent4 PYQs
Plastic and Microplastic Pollution3 PYQs
Municipal Solid Waste and Circular Waste Systems2 PYQs
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Prelims 2024

1 question

Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Sulphur dioxide · Air emissions · EPA

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2024 · Q90

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions?

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Prelims 2022

2 questions

Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: WHO air-quality guidelines · Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Atmospheric Composition, Structure and Aerosols

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2022 · Q44

In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. The 24-hour mean of PM2. 5 should not exceed 15 µg/m3 and annual mean of PM2. 5 should not exceed 5 µg/m3. 2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather. 3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream. 4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: acid rain · Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Green and Environmental Chemistry

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2022 · Q100

Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

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Prelims 2021

1 question

Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: magnetite pollution · Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants

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2021 · Q25

Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Engines of motor vehicles 3. Microwave stoves within homes 4. Power plants 5. Telephone lines Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2019

1 question

Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: crop-residue air emissions · Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Crop Residue Management and Agricultural Circularity

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2019 · Q35

Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

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Prelims 2016

1 question

Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality · In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?

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2016 · Q86

In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon monoxide 3. Nitrogen dioxide 4. Sulfur dioxide 5. Methane Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2014

1 question

Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Emission Sources, Inventories and Carbon Footprints

2014 · Q24

Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2013

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Green and Environmental Chemistry

2013 · Q30

Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by

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Tags:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Green and Environmental Chemistry

2013 · Q49

Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among

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Prelims 2011

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality
Related topics:: Emission Sources, Inventories and Carbon Footprints

2011 · Q2

Consider the following: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

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Microthemes in this theme· 9

Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

PYQs on Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2024

Prelims 2024, question 90: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2022

Prelims 2022, question 44: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2022, question 100: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2021

Prelims 2021, question 25: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2019

Prelims 2019, question 35: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2016

Prelims 2016, question 86: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2014

Prelims 2014, question 24: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2013

Prelims 2013, question 30: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2013, question 49: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2011

Prelims 2011, question 2: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality