Questions (114)
Q1CSE2011
In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?
- Unlike traditional asphalt, bioasphalt is not based on fossil fuels
- Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources
- Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials
- It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A 1, 2 and 3 only
- B 1, 3 and 4 only ✓
- C 2 and 4 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste
Q2CSE2011
Consider the following
- Carbon dioxide
- Oxides of Nitrogen
- Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste
Q9CSE2011
The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
- A Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
- B Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons ✓
- C Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons
- D Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste
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