Industrial Pollution Quiz

What is a major contributor to industrial pollution in India?

• Information Technology

• Textile, leather, and chemical industries

• Agriculture

• Renewable energy production

What is a key challenge associated with cleaning up industrial pollution?

• It is quick and cost-effective

• It is costly and time-consuming

• It improves water quality instantly

• It does not require monitoring

Which government body in India classifies industries based on pollution potential?

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

• Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

• National Green Tribunal (NGT)

• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Which category of industries is considered the most polluting by CPCB?

• Green

• Orange

• Red

• White

Which Indian states have major tannery hubs?

• Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal

• Kerala, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh

• Punjab, Rajasthan, and Odisha

• Karnataka, Bihar, and Assam

What is the most commonly used tanning process in Indian tanneries?

• Vegetable tanning

• Chrome tanning

• Oil tanning

• Synthetic tanning

Which heavy metal is predominantly found in tannery wastewater?

• Lead (Pb)

• Chromium (Cr)

• Mercury (Hg)

• Arsenic (As)

What percentage of chromium compounds used in tanneries end up in effluents?

• 10 - 20%

• 25 - 40%

• 50 - 70%

• 80 - 90%

What is the primary reason lakes are more vulnerable to pollution than rivers?

• Lakes have a higher self-purification rate

• Lakes have limited water movement and lower self-cleaning ability

• Rivers accumulate more pollutants

• Lakes have natural filtration systems

What is a major environmental risk of heavy metal contamination in lakes?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Bioaccumulation in the food chain

• Reduced industrial productivity

• Increased agricultural output