Want to test your knowledge on air pollution? Try out the MCQ on Air Pollution below and see how much you know about this critical issue!
MCQ on Air Pollution
1. Which pollutant is a major component of smog ?
a) Carbon monoxide (CO)
b) Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
c) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
d) Ozone (O3)
Answer: d) Ozone (O3)
2. What is the main cause of indoor air pollution in households?
a) Tobacco smoke
b) Radon gas
c) Mold spores
d) Cooking emissions
Answer: a) Tobaco smoke
3. What are the primary cause of acid rain ?
a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b) Methane (CH4)
c) Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)
d) Ozone (O3)
Answer: c) Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)
4. Which of the following respiratory diseases is linked to long-term exposure to air pollution?
a) Common cold
b) Asthma
c) Chickenpox
d) Osteoporosis
Answer: b) Asthma
5. Which greenhouse gas contributes the most to climate change ?
a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b) Methane (CH4)
c) Nitrous oxide (N2O)
d) Water vapor (H2O)
Answer: a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
6. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure of:
a) Water purity
b) Soil quality
c) Outdoor air quality
d) Noise pollution
Answer: c) Outdoor air quality
7. Which of the following is not a primary air pollutant?
a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
c) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
d) Ozone (O3)
Answer: a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
8. Which of the following is NOT a particulate matter size category used to measure air quality?
a) PM10
b) PM2.5
c) PM1.0
d) PM0.5
Answer: c) PM1.0
9. The pollutant that is a major cause of acid rain is:
a) Carbon monoxide (CO)
b) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
c) Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
d) Ozone (O3)
Answer: b) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
10. Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution?
a) Industrial emissions
b) Forest fires
c) Automobile exhaust
d) Power plants
Answer: b) Forest fires
Also see- MCQ on Environment Science