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Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

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PYQs on Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

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Prelims 2024

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementWater Pollution, Eutrophication and EffluentEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Membrane bioreactors · Wastewater treatment · Effluent

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2024 · Q39

Prelims 2024, question 39: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

“Membrane Bioreactors” are often discussed in the context of:

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Prelims 2017

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementWater Pollution, Eutrophication and EffluentEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent · Pollution and Waste Management
Related topics:
Lakes, Ponds and Freshwater Ecology

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2017 · Q59

Prelims 2017, question 59: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

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Prelims 2013

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementWater Pollution, Eutrophication and EffluentEasy
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent
Related topics:
Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants
2013 · Q8

Prelims 2013, question 8: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Prelims 2011

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementWater Pollution, Eutrophication and EffluentMedium
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent
Related topics:
Marine Food Webs, Plankton and Ocean Productivity
2011 · Q47

Prelims 2011, question 47: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon? 1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries. 2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon. 3. Upwelling in the seas. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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