Chemical Engineering and Environment MCQs

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Q231.
Moist atmospheric air at high temperature (e.g., in summer) having high concentration of sulphur dioxide causes

a.

fading of dyes on textiles.

b.

corrosion, tarnishing & soiling of metals.

c.

reduced strength of textiles.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
Q232.
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) is not produced in the __________ industry.

a.

nitric acid making

b.

nitrogenous fertiliser

c.

detergent

d.

any of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).detergent
Q233.
World's worst radioactive pollution was caused by nuclear reactor disaster which occured in

a.

Arizona (U.S.A.)

b.

Chernobyl (undivided U.S.S.R.)

c.

Pensylvania (U.S.A.)

d.

Moscow (U.S.S.R.)

Discuss
Answer: (b).Chernobyl (undivided U.S.S.R.)
Q234.
Dissolved oxygen content in river water is around __________ ppm.

a.

5

b.

100

c.

250

d.

500

Discuss
Answer: (a).5
Q235.
What are the methods of treatment & disposal of radioactive wastes ?

a.

Evaporation & chemical precipitation.

b.

Biological methods & adsorption in ion exchange materials.

c.

Fixing into a solid mass with cement and sinking deep in the sea.

d.

All (a), (b) & (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).All (a), (b) & (c).
Q236.
Bacterial aerobic oxidation of polluted water in biological oxidation ponds is done to purify it. Presence of bacteria helps in

a.

coagulation and flocculation of colloids.

b.

oxidation of carbonaceous matter to CO₂.

c.

nitrification or oxidation of ammonia derived from breakdown of nitrogeneous organic matter to the nitrite and eventually to the nitrate.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
Q237.
Main pollutant present in automobile exhaust is

a.

CO

b.

CO₂

c.

NO

d.

hydrocarbons

Discuss
Answer: (a).CO
Q238.
Maximum allowable noise exposure limits for a man working for 8 hours a day in a noisy chemical plant is about __________ decibels.

a.

20

b.

60

c.

90

d.

120

Discuss
Answer: (c).90
Q239.
Industrial workers working in leather tanning & manufacturing units are prone to suffer from

a.

respirtory ailments (e.g. bronchitis).

b.

skin diseases (e.g. dermatities).

c.

silicosis.

d.

blurred vision.

Discuss
Answer: (b).skin diseases (e.g. dermatities).
Q240.
Thermal pollution of water increases its toxicity and oxidation of oxygen demanding waste besides favouring bacterial growth. A rise in water temperature by 10°C, doubles the toxic effects of __________ present in it.

a.

coal ash

b.

potassium cyanide

c.

ortho-xylene

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).potassium cyanide
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