Environmental Issues


  1. In a coal fired power plant electrostatic precipitators are installed to control emission of









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    In recent years, the increases in toxic substances of NOx and/or SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter) from vehicles come to be serious problem. About the correlation between the traffic volume in our model and the real volume, we obtained the correlation coefficient of 0.74. Simultaneously, we got the result that the concentration of NOx was approximately 70 to 230 ppm. That of SPM was approximately 40 to 100 µg/m3.

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    In recent years, the increases in toxic substances of NOx and/or SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter) from vehicles come to be serious problem. About the correlation between the traffic volume in our model and the real volume, we obtained the correlation coefficient of 0.74. Simultaneously, we got the result that the concentration of NOx was approximately 70 to 230 ppm. That of SPM was approximately 40 to 100 µg/m3.


  1. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which particulate size in diameter (in micrometers) of the air pollutants is responsible for greatest harm to human health?









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    The central pollution control board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981. It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forest, of the provisions of the Environments (protection) Act, 1986. Principal functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the water (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1974, and the Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981.
    (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the states by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
    (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country. According to CPCB, 2.5 or less particulate size in diameter (in micrometers) of the air pollutants is responsible for greatest harm to human health.

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    The central pollution control board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981. It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forest, of the provisions of the Environments (protection) Act, 1986. Principal functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the water (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1974, and the Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981.
    (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the states by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
    (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country. According to CPCB, 2.5 or less particulate size in diameter (in micrometers) of the air pollutants is responsible for greatest harm to human health.



  1. Steps taken by the Government of India to control air pollution include









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    The step taken by Government of India to control air pollution include compulsory PUC (pollution under control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.

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    The step taken by Government of India to control air pollution include compulsory PUC (pollution under control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.


  1. dB is a standard abbreviation used for the quantitative expression of









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    dB is a standard abbreviation for the quantitative expression of noise. Unwanted sound is called noise. Generally sound above 80 dB is noise.

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    dB is a standard abbreviation for the quantitative expression of noise. Unwanted sound is called noise. Generally sound above 80 dB is noise.



  1. Acid rain is caused by increase in the atmospheric concentration of:









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    60% – 70% SO2 and 20% – 30% NO2 contribute to the acid rain.

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    60% – 70% SO2 and 20% – 30% NO2 contribute to the acid rain.