According to the 'Greenpeace' report, India is the largest emitter of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the world.SO2 emissions are an important factor in air pollution. When its concentration in the atmosphere is high, it forms sulfur oxide (SOX). SOX reacts with other compounds to form microscopic particles that increase the amount of Particulate Matter (PM) in the atmosphere. The primary reason for India being the largest emitter of sulfur dioxide (SO2) is the expansion of coal-fired power generation in the country over the past decade. So take this quiz and increase your knowledge about the emission of sulphur dioxide by India.
1. How much percentage does India contribute to anthropogenic sulfur-dioxide emissions globally?
A. 20 Percent
B. 15 Percent
C. 51 Percent
D. 05 Percent
2. It is a ______ gas for humans, plants and animals.
A. Toxic gas
B. Life gas
C. Useful gas
D. None of these
3. Which disease occurs in humans from microscopic concentrations of sulfur dioxide?
A. Asthma
B. Emphysema
C. Bronchitis
D. All of above
4. What does a high concentration of sulfur dioxide effects in the plant?
A. Flower
B. Branch
C. Buds
D. None of these
5. Which states in India have major SO2 emission hotspots?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Bangal
D. All of above
6. Which technology is lacking in most power plants of the country?
A. Flu-gas desulfurization
B. Flu-gas deoxydigestion
C. Flu-gas dehumidification
D. None of these
7. What is India's share of the damage caused by pollution?
A. $ 200 billion
B. $ 222 billion
C. $ 220 billion
D. $ 221 billion
8. When was the Air Quality Index launched by the Government of India?
A. 17 Sept 2014
B. 27 Sept 2014
C. 07 Sept 2014
D. None of these
9. When was the Central Pollution Control Board formed?
A. 1984
B. 1974
C. 1994
D. 1964
10. How many air pollutants are included under the National Air Quality Index '(NAQI)?
A. One
B. Eight
C. Nine
D. Five
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