NEET CHAPTER TES T

C HEMIS TRY
Subject : Chemistry Topic : Environmental Chemistry M.M. : 180

Marking Scheme: (3) Biodegradable pollutant

(i) Each question is allotted 4 (four) marks for (4) Non-biodegradable pollutant
each correct response. Q.7 The gas leaked from a storage tank of the
(ii) ¼ (one fourth) marks will be deducted for Union Carbide plant in Bhopal gas tragedy was
indicating incorrect response of each question. No (1) Methyl isocyanate (2) Methylamine
deduction from the total score will be made if no (3) Ammonia (4) Phosgene
response is indicated for an item in the answer Q.8 Nitrogen oxides produced from the emission of
sheet. automobiles and power plants are the source of
--------------------------------------------------------------- fine air borne particles which lead to –
(1) photochemical smog
Q.1 Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas because (2) dry acid decomposition
(1) it binds to haemoglobin to form stable (3) industrial smog
compound. (4) wet acid deposition
(2) it is carcinogenic in nature. Q.9 CO emitted by automobiles prevents O-
(3) Both (1) and (2) transport to body tissues by –
(4) it induces the chance of heart attack (1) changing O2 to CO2
Q.2 Which of the following is/are example(s) of (2) destroying haemoglobin.
herbicides? (3) forming a stable compound with
(1) Sodium chlorate (2) Sodium arsinite haemoglobin.
(3) Both (1) and (2) (4) KMnO4 (4) obstructing the reaction of O2 with
Q.3 When rain is accompanied by a thunderstorm, haemoglobin.
the collected rain water will have a pH value Q.10 Biochemical Oxygen Demand, (BOD) is a
(1) uninfluenced by occurrence of thunder- measure of organic material present in water.
storm. BOD value less than 5 ppm indicates a water
(2) which depends on the amount of dust in sample to be –
air. (1) rich in dissolved oxygen
(3) slightly lower than that of rain water (2) poor in dissolved oxygen
without thunder-storm. (3) highly polluted
(4) slightly higher than that when the (4) not suitable for aquatic life
thunderstorm is not there. Q.11 The loss or reduction of chlorophyll in leaves is
Q.4 Smog is essentially caused by the presence of – due to
(1) O2 and O3 (1) Bleaching by chlorine
(2) O2 and N2 (2) Reduction by chlorofluoro carbons
(3) Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen (3) Bleaching by sulphur dioxide
(4) O3 and N2 (4) Oxidation by CO2
Q.5 Identify the wrong statement in the following : Q.12 The pollutants which come directly in the air
(1) Greenhouse effect is responsible for global from sources are called primary pollutants.
warming. Primary pollutants are sometimes converted
(2) Ozone layer does not permit infrared into secondary pollutants. Which of the
radiation from the sun to reach the earth. following belongs to secondary air pollutants?
(3) Acid rain is mostly because of oxides of (1) CO (2) Hydrocarbon
nitrogen and sulphur. (3) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (4) NO
(4) Chlorofluorocarbons are responsible for Q.13 In an automobile engine, (at high temperature)
ozone layer depliction. when fossil fuel is burnt, N2 and O2 combine to
Q.6 Which is DDT among the following : yield
(1) Greenhouse gas (1) NO (2) NO2
(2) A fertilizer (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) HNO3

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Q.14 Which of the following statements about Q.20 In Antarctica, ozone depletion is due to the
photochemical smog is wrong? formation of which of the following
(1) It has high concentration of oxidising compounds?
agents. (1)Acrolein (2) PAN
(2) It has low concentration of oxidising agent. (3) PCBs (4) Chlorine nitrate
(3) It can be controlled by controlling the Q.21 Which of the following free radicals is
release of NO2, hydrocarbons, ozone etc. responsible for causing break down of ozone
(4) Plantation of some plants like pinus helps into oxygen due to use of CFCs?
in controlling photochemical smog. (1) (2)

Q.15 Which of the following statements is correct? (3) (4)

(1) Ozone hole is a hole formed in
Q.22 Which of the following has highest
stratosphere from which ozone oozes out.
concentration in acid rain?
(2) Ozone hole is a hole formed in the
(1) HNO3 (2) HCl
troposphere from which ozone oozes out.
(3) Ozone hole is thinning of ozone layer of (3) H2SO4 (4) H2CO3
stratosphere at some places. Q.23 Which of the following reactions is taking place
(4) Ozone hole means vanishing of ozone resulting in discolouration of marble of the
layer around the earth completely. buildings like Taj Mahal?
Q.16 Which of the following reaction(s) is/are (1) CaCO3 + H2SO4 CaSO4 + H2O + CO2
happen during the formation of O3 layer in (2) CaCO3 + 2HCl  CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
stratosphere? (3) CaCO3 + H2O  Ca(OH)2 + CO2
(1) O2(g) O (g) + O (g)
(4) CaCO3  CaO + CO2
(2) O(g) + O2 (g) O3 (g) Q.24 The consequences of global warming may be –
(3) O3(g) O2 (g) + O (g) I. increase in average temperature of the earth
II. melting of Himalayan Glaciers
(4) All of the above III. increased biochemical oxygen demand.
Q.17 Eutrophication causes IV. eutrophication.
(1) increase in nutrients. Select the correct option.
(2) increase in dissolved salts. (1) I and III (2) II and IV
(3) reduction in dissolved oxygen. (3) I and II (4) I and IV
(4) reduction in water pollution. Q.25 The concentration of fluoride, lead, nitrate and
Q.18 Which of the following gases is not a iron in a water sample from an underground
greenhouse gas? lake was found to be 1000 ppb, 40 ppb, 100
(1) CO (2) O3 ppm and 0.2 ppm, respectively. This water is
(3) CH4 (4) H2O vapour unsuitable for drinking due to high
Q.19 Which of the following option(s) represent(s) concentration of :
the PAN? (1) Lead (2) Nitrate
(1) CH2O (3) Iron (4) Fluoride
(2) CH2 = CH – CHO Q.26 Green Chemistry means such reactions which :
(1) Study the reactions in plants
(3) CH3CH2 – O – N = O (2) Produce colour during reactions
(3) Reduce the use and production of
(4) hazardous chemicals
(4) Are related to the depletion of ozone layer.

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Q.27 Which of the following is a harmful gas found
in smog?
(1) Ozone (2) Carbon dioxide
(3) Hydrogen peroxide (4) All of these
Q.28 Why shouldn't you burn trash or yard waste
outside your home?
(1) It causes water pollution.
(2) It causes air pollution.
(3) It causes runoff.
(4) It releases PCBs into the air.
Q.29 Why are scientists trying to find a new type of
energy source that can replace fossil fuels?
(1)Because they cause air pollution when
burned
(2) Because they cause radon pollution
(3) Because we have run out of fossil fuels
(4) Because they are full of formaldehyde
Q.30 Which of the following might be found in water
sources due to groundwater runoff?
(1) Fertilizer from grass lawns
(2) Radon
(3) Carbon monoxide
(4) All of the above
Q.31 The following pollutant is not contained in the
vehicular exhaust emissions:
(1) Lead (2) Ammonia
(3) Carbon monoxide (4) Particulate matter
Q.32 Environmental friendliness of a vehicle could
be measured by the amount of pollutants it
emits per passenger per kilometre
travelled.Rate the environmental friendliness
(1 = best & 4 = worst) of the following vehicles
as per this criterion: Car : scooter : bus : bicycle
(1) 4:3:2:1 (2) 2:3:4:1
(3) 3:2:4:1 (4) 4:2:3:1
Q.33 Earlier, leaded petrol used to be the most
widespread, though easily preventable, source
of urban air pollution in the world. According
to WHO (World Health Organization), 15–18
million children in the developing countries are
already suffering from permanent brain damage
due to lead poisoning. Why is tetra-ethyl lead
added to petrol?
(1) It prevents engine knocking
(2) Reduces vehicular emissions
(3) Increases life of motor tyres
(4) None of the above
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Q.34 Bhopal gas tragedy struck in the year 1984 due
to the leakage of the following gas:
(1) methyl-iso-cyanate (2) nitrous oxide
(3)methane (4) carbon monoxide
Q.35 Why would you prefer to ride a bicycle to
school rather than your friend’s scooter?
(1) you get exercise on a bicycle
(2) you will not pollute
(3) it is cheaper
(4) all of the above
Q.36 Health problems related to air pollution include:
(1) coughing (2) asthma
(3) bronchitis (4) all of these
Q.37 A device is fitted to motor vehicles to
chemically reduce some gases produced by
internal com bustion engines like NOx, CO, and
HC into less harmful products. Name this
device.
(1) Catalytic converter (2) 2-stroke engines
(3) Carburetor (4) Tail pipe
Q.38 Water pollution has become a major problem in
the world today. It has an adverse affect on
both the environment and health. What are the
main sources of water pollution in India?
(1) Municipal sewage (2) Bathing
(3) Industrial discharge (4) Both A and C
Q.39 What minerals are found in the run-off from
agricultural land and treated and untreated
sewage effluents, which are highly responsible
for eutrophication of water bodies?
(1) Phosphorous and carbon
(2) Nitrogen and phosphorus
(3) Potassium and arsenic
(4) Iron and manganese
Q.40 Of the following indications of the health of a
water body, which is the most widely accepted
means of measuring how polluting an effuent
is?
(1) COD (chemical oxygen demand)
(2) BOD (biological oxygen demand)
(3) Chloroform content
(4) None of these
Q.41 In a survey conducted by the CGWA (Central
Ground Water Authority) and CPCB (Central
Pollution Control Board), the groundwater
samples in one-fourth of the neighborhood
tested in New Delhi were unfit for drinking.
They contained high levels of two minerals that
 are not eliminated by ordinary water filters and Q.44 World Environment Day is observed every year
are extremely harmful at high concentrations. on –
Name them. (1) May 5 (2) June 5
(1) Mercury and zinc (2) Fluoride and arsenic (3) November 19 (4) September 19
(3) Nitrate and flouride (4) None of these Q.45 Choose the correct option –
Q.42 ‘Water harvesting’ has emerged as a sensible (1) Polluted water causes the out break of
method of meeting the water shortfall in a cost- jaundice.
effective manner and is now being applied in (2) The basic component of the smog includes
most cities to raise the groundwater levels. O3 & PAN
Water harvesting is the (3) Only (1) is correct
(1) Collection of water from river. (4) Both (1) and (2) are correct
(2) Collection of rainwater in storage tanks or
putting back into the soil to recharge
groundwater.
(3) Harvesting of water from tubewells.
(4) None of these
Q.43 What radiations are absorbed by CO2 –
(1) Ultra red radiations
(2) Infrared radiations
(3) Ultraviolet radiations
(4) None of these