Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Which pollutant is commonly associated with air pollution?

• Ammonia

• Carbon monoxide

• Nitrate

• Tannin

Major source of water pollution in rivers is —

• Solid waste disposal

• Sewage disposal

• Deforestation

• Mining

Land pollution is mainly caused by —

• Noise from factories

• Use of pesticides and fertilisers

• CO₂ emission

• Run-off water

The Namami Gange Programme aims to —

• Build dams

• Develop sewerage treatment systems

• Promote shipping

• Construct bridges

Which city contributes major industrial waste to the Ganga?

• Kolkata

• Kanpur

• Patna

• Agra

The Yamuna River receives domestic and industrial waste mainly from —

• Agra

• Delhi

• Mathura

• Lucknow

Noise pollution is measured in —

• Watts

• Joules

• Decibels (dB)

• Kelvin

Oceans are said to be how many times noisier today than 40 years ago?

• 2x

• 5x

• 10x

• 20x

Which pollutant belongs to water pollution?

• Lead

• Sulphur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Ammonia gas

The afforestation along riverbanks under Namami Gange Programme aims to —

• Increase biodiversity

• Stop pilgrimage

• Control traffic

• Reduce tourism