TLV of mercury in potable (drinking) water is about __________ ppm. (A) 0.001 (B) 0.1 (C) 1 (D) 5

TLV of mercury in potable (drinking) water is about __________ ppm.
(A) 0.001
(B) 0.1
(C) 1
(D) 5
by

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) 0.001
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TLV of ozone (O3 ) and phosgene (COCl2 ) in air is __________ ppm. (A) 0.1 (B) 25 (C) 100(D) 1000

Description : TLV of ozone (O3 ) and phosgene (COCl2 ) in air is __________ ppm. (A) 0.1 (B) 25 (C) 100 (D) 1000

Last Answer : (A) 0.1

Threshold limit value (TLV) means maximum permissible/acceptable concentration. TLV of phosgene in air is about __________ ppm (parts per million). (A) 0.002 (B) 0.2 (C) 1.2 (D) 4.8

Description : Threshold limit value (TLV) means maximum permissible/acceptable concentration. TLV of phosgene in air is about __________ ppm (parts per million). (A) 0.002 (B) 0.2 (C) 1.2 (D) 4.8

Last Answer : (B) 0.2

Out of the following, TLV of __________ is the minimum (about 0.02 ppm). (A) Phosgene (B) Bromine (C) MIC (Methyl isocyanate) (D) Ozone

Description : Out of the following, TLV of __________ is the minimum (about 0.02 ppm). (A) Phosgene (B) Bromine (C) MIC (Methyl isocyanate) (D) Ozone

Last Answer : (C) MIC (Methyl isocyanate)

TLV of lead for public sewer/waste water is about __________ ppm. (A) 1 (B) 25 (C) 150 (D) 650

Description : TLV of lead for public sewer/waste water is about __________ ppm. (A) 1 (B) 25 (C) 150 (D) 650

Last Answer : (A) 1

Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is the maximum allowable concentration (i.e. safe limit) of pollutants in air. Safe limit for SO2 in air is __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 500 (C) 1000 (D) 2000

Description : Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is the maximum allowable concentration (i.e. safe limit) of pollutants in air. Safe limit for SO2 in air is __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 500 (C) 1000 (D) 2000

Last Answer : (A) 5

TLV of ammonia, nitrogen dioxide and phenol vapor in air is __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 100 (C) 1000 (D) 2000

Description : TLV of ammonia, nitrogen dioxide and phenol vapor in air is __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 100 (C) 1000 (D) 2000

Last Answer : (A) 5

Threshold limit value (TLV) of CO in air is __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 50 (C) 2000 (D) 5000

Description : Threshold limit value (TLV) of CO in air is __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 50 (C) 2000 (D) 5000

Last Answer : (B) 50

A gas is termed as non-toxic, if its maximum permissible concentration (TLV) ranges from __________ ppm. (A) 1000 to 2000 (B) 3000 to 6000 (C) 6000 to 9000 (D) 10000 to 100000

Description : A gas is termed as non-toxic, if its maximum permissible concentration (TLV) ranges from __________ ppm. (A) 1000 to 2000 (B) 3000 to 6000 (C) 6000 to 9000 (D) 10000 to 100000

Last Answer : (D) 10000 to 100000

Permissible safe limit (TLV) of __________ toxic gas is 100-1000 parts per million (ppm). (A) Highly (B) Moderately (C) Extremely (D) Very extremely

Description : Permissible safe limit (TLV) of __________ toxic gas is 100-1000 parts per million (ppm). (A) Highly (B) Moderately (C) Extremely (D) Very extremely

Last Answer : (B) Moderately

Out of the following, TLV of __________ is maximum (about 500 ppm). (A) Carbon dioxide (B) Toluene (C) Carbon disulphide (D) Acetaldehyde

Description : Out of the following, TLV of __________ is maximum (about 500 ppm). (A) Carbon dioxide (B) Toluene (C) Carbon disulphide (D) Acetaldehyde

Last Answer : (A) Carbon dioxide

Threshold limit value (TLV) i.e., the maximum permissible safe limit of phosgene gas which Hitler used to use to kill his enemies in 'gas chamber' is about __________ ppm. (A) < 1 (B) 10-100 (C) 100-200 (D) 100-1000

Description : Threshold limit value (TLV) i.e., the maximum permissible safe limit of phosgene gas which Hitler used to use to kill his enemies in 'gas chamber' is about __________ ppm. (A) < 1 (B) 10-100 (C) 100-200 (D) 100-1000

Last Answer : (A) < 1

Maximum permissible turbidity in potable water is __________ ppm. (A) 1 (B) 10 (C) 250 (D) 1000

Description : Maximum permissible turbidity in potable water is __________ ppm. (A) 1 (B) 10 (C) 250 (D) 1000

Last Answer : (B) 10

TLV of NO2 & NO exposure for the human being is 5 & 25 ppm respectively. Prolonged exposure of human being to NO2 causes (A) Skin disorder (B) Bronchitis (C) Bone disease (D) Cancer

Description : TLV of NO2 & NO exposure for the human being is 5 & 25 ppm respectively. Prolonged exposure of human being to NO2 causes (A) Skin disorder (B) Bronchitis (C) Bone disease (D) Cancer

Last Answer : (B) Bronchitis

Presence of carbon monoxide in atmosphere produced by decomposition of chlorophyll and haemoglobin breakdown of some animals, beyond TLV (>50 ppm) (A) Acts as a green house gas thereby raising earth's temperature (B) Causes asphyxia (C) Causes increase in sea level (D) Enhances the green house effect

Description : Presence of carbon monoxide in atmosphere produced by decomposition of chlorophyll and haemoglobin breakdown of some animals, beyond TLV (>50 ppm) (A) Acts as a green house gas thereby raising earth's ... (B) Causes asphyxia (C) Causes increase in sea level (D) Enhances the green house effect

Last Answer : (B) Causes asphyxia

Safe limit' called Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of carbon monoxide in atmospheric air is < 50 ppm. The main source of carbon monoxide pollutant in air is the (A) Industrial chimney exhaust (B) Automobiles exhaust (C) Photochemical reaction in polluted atmosphere (D) Burning of domestic fuel

Description : Safe limit' called Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of carbon monoxide in atmospheric air is < 50 ppm. The main source of carbon monoxide pollutant in air is the (A) Industrial chimney exhaust (B) Automobiles exhaust (C) Photochemical reaction in polluted atmosphere (D) Burning of domestic fuel

Last Answer : (B) Automobiles exhaust

For classification of potable (drinking) water, we use a __________ filter. (A) Gravity sand (B) Plate and frame (C) Vacuum leaf (D) Rotary vacuum

Description : For classification of potable (drinking) water, we use a __________ filter. (A) Gravity sand (B) Plate and frame (C) Vacuum leaf (D) Rotary vacuum

Last Answer : (A) Gravity sand

The permissible amount of nitrites present in potable water, is (A) 10 ppm (B) 15 ppm (C) 45 ppm (D) Nil

Description : The permissible amount of nitrites present in potable water, is (A) 10 ppm (B) 15 ppm (C) 45 ppm (D) Nil

Last Answer : (D) Nil

Presence of bacteria in potable (drinking) water causes (A) Turbidity (B) Disease (C) Bad odour (D) Bad taste & colour

Description : Presence of bacteria in potable (drinking) water causes (A) Turbidity (B) Disease (C) Bad odour (D) Bad taste & colour

Last Answer : (B) Disease

Reverse osmosis is normally used for the (A) Separation of isotopes of uranium from gaseous uranium hexafluoride (B) Separation of helium from natural gas (C) Desalination of brackish water to produce potable (drinking) water (D) Purification of oxygen

Description : Reverse osmosis is normally used for the (A) Separation of isotopes of uranium from gaseous uranium hexafluoride (B) Separation of helium from natural gas (C) Desalination of brackish water to produce potable (drinking) water (D) Purification of oxygen

Last Answer : (C) Desalination of brackish water to produce potable (drinking) water

Drinking (potable) water treatment does not involve(A) Coagulation(B) Sedimentation(C) Softening(D) Disinfection

Description : Drinking (potable) water treatment does not involve (A) Coagulation (B) Sedimentation (C) Softening (D) Disinfection

Last Answer : (C) Softening

. Potable water means the water used for (A) Fire-fighting (B) Cooling (C) Drinking (D) Evaporation to produce steam

Description : . Potable water means the water used for (A) Fire-fighting (B) Cooling (C) Drinking (D) Evaporation to produce steam

Last Answer : (C) Drinking

TLV of aldrin in public water supply system is about __________ μg/litre. (A) 0.5 (B) 17 (C) 357 (D) 1097

Description : TLV of aldrin in public water supply system is about __________ μg/litre. (A) 0.5 (B) 17 (C) 357 (D) 1097

Last Answer : (B) 17

Drinking of mineral water with very low levels of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long periods may:

Description : Drinking of mineral water with very low levels of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long periods may:

Last Answer : Drinking of mineral water with very low levels of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long ... . cause leukaemia D. Produce immunity against mosquito.

Dental caries occur due to (A) Drinking water containing less than 0.2 ppm of fluorine (B) Drinking water containing greater than 1.2 ppm of fluorine (C) Drinking water containing high calcium (D) Drinking water containing heavy metals

Description : Dental caries occur due to (A) Drinking water containing less than 0.2 ppm of fluorine (B) Drinking water containing greater than 1.2 ppm of fluorine (C) Drinking water containing high calcium (D) Drinking water containing heavy metals

Last Answer : Answer : A

Fluorosis occurs due to (A) Drinking water containing less than 0.2 ppm of fluorine (B) Drinking water containing high calcium (C) Drinking water containing greater than 1.2 ppm of fluroine (D) Drinking water containing heavy metals

Description : Fluorosis occurs due to (A) Drinking water containing less than 0.2 ppm of fluorine (B) Drinking water containing high calcium (C) Drinking water containing greater than 1.2 ppm of fluroine (D) Drinking water containing heavy metals

Last Answer : Answer : C

Maximum permissible concentration (i.e. TLV) of DDT in public water supply system is __________ micro gram (μ g)/litre. (A) 22 (B) 42 (C) 332 (D) 1050

Description : Maximum permissible concentration (i.e. TLV) of DDT in public water supply system is __________ micro gram (μ g)/litre. (A) 22 (B) 42 (C) 332 (D) 1050

Last Answer : (B) 42

Fluorosis is caused due to the presence of excessive amount of __________ in drinking water. (A) Mercury (B) Lead (C) Fluoride (D) Arsenic

Description : Fluorosis is caused due to the presence of excessive amount of __________ in drinking water. (A) Mercury (B) Lead (C) Fluoride (D) Arsenic

Last Answer : (C) Fluoride

As per the world health organisation (WHO) specification, the maximum permissible concentration (i.e., TLV) of particulate matter in air is __________ μg/m3 .(μg-microgram) (A) 10 (B) 90 (C) 800 (D) 750

Description : As per the world health organisation (WHO) specification, the maximum permissible concentration (i.e., TLV) of particulate matter in air is __________ μg/m3 .(μg-microgram) (A) 10 (B) 90 (C) 800 (D) 750

Last Answer : (B) 90

Maximum permissible residual chlorine in treated water should be __________ mg/litre. (A) 0.001 to 0.01 (B) 0.2 to 0.3 (C) 2 to 3 (D) 5 to 10

Description : Maximum permissible residual chlorine in treated water should be __________ mg/litre. (A) 0.001 to 0.01 (B) 0.2 to 0.3 (C) 2 to 3 (D) 5 to 10

Last Answer : (B) 0.2 to 0.3

Solid content in most of the domestic sewage is about __________ percent. (A) 0.001 (B) 0.1 (C) 5 (D) 10

Description : Solid content in most of the domestic sewage is about __________ percent. (A) 0.001 (B) 0.1 (C) 5 (D) 10

Last Answer : (B) 0.1

Carbon content in steel is __________ percent. (A) 0.1-2 (B) 4-6 (C) 2-4 (D) 0.001-0.01

Description : Carbon content in steel is __________ percent. (A) 0.1-2 (B) 4-6 (C) 2-4 (D) 0.001-0.01

Last Answer : (A) 0.1-2

Rotary vacuum pumps can reduce the absolute pressure to as low as __________ mm Hg. (A) 1 (B) 0.1 (C) 0.01 (D) 0.001

Description : Rotary vacuum pumps can reduce the absolute pressure to as low as __________ mm Hg. (A) 1 (B) 0.1 (C) 0.01 (D) 0.001

Last Answer : (C) 0.01

The difference in one unit of Rockwell hardness number corresponds to a difference in the depth of indentation of __________ mm. (A) 0.001 (B) 0.01 (C) 0.002 (D) 0.02

Description : The difference in one unit of Rockwell hardness number corresponds to a difference in the depth of indentation of __________ mm. (A) 0.001 (B) 0.01 (C) 0.002 (D) 0.02

Last Answer : Option C

Tolerable limit of nitrogen oxides in air is __________ ppm. (A) 0.1 (B) 1 (C) 5 (D) 25

Description : Tolerable limit of nitrogen oxides in air is __________ ppm. (A) 0.1 (B) 1 (C) 5 (D) 25

Last Answer : (C) 5

When the concentration of SO2 in air is greater than __________ ppm, it gives a pungent smell. (A) 0.01 (B) 0.1 (C) 1 (D) 4

Description : When the concentration of SO2 in air is greater than __________ ppm, it gives a pungent smell. (A) 0.01 (B) 0.1 (C) 1 (D) 4

Last Answer : (D) 4

If carbon monoxide content in atmospheric air exceeds __________ ppm, death is bound to occur. (A) 50 (B) 500 (C) 1000 (D) 3000 (i.e. 0.3%

Description : If carbon monoxide content in atmospheric air exceeds __________ ppm, death is bound to occur. (A) 50 (B) 500 (C) 1000 (D) 3000 (i.e. 0.3%

Last Answer : (D) 3000 (i.e. 0.3%

The pH value of potable water should be between (A) 1 to 1.5 (B) 6.5 to 8 (C) 13 to 14 (D) 4 to 5

Description : The pH value of potable water should be between (A) 1 to 1.5 (B) 6.5 to 8 (C) 13 to 14 (D) 4 to 5

Last Answer : (B) 6.5 to 8

Pick out the wrong statement.(A) Biological oxygen demand (BOD) is a characteristic and not a constituent of water (B) BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen which will be demanded & used in 5 days by the biological decomposition of the organic matter present in water stream present as food for the living organism (C) BOD is expressed in mg/litre (typically, BOD=2.5 mg/litre for potable water) (D) None of these

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Biological oxygen demand (BOD) is a characteristic and not a constituent of water (B) BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen which will be demanded & used in 5 days ... BOD is expressed in mg/litre (typically, BOD=2.5 mg/litre for potable water) (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Dissolved oxygen content in river water is around __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 100 (C) 250 (D) 500

Description : Dissolved oxygen content in river water is around __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 100 (C) 250 (D) 500

Last Answer : (A) 5

For existence of aquatic life in water, the dissolved oxygen content in it, should not be less than __________ ppm. (A) 10000 (B) 5 (C) 500 (D) 1000

Description : For existence of aquatic life in water, the dissolved oxygen content in it, should not be less than __________ ppm. (A) 10000 (B) 5 (C) 500 (D) 1000

Last Answer : (B) 5

Sea water contains about __________ ppm of bromine. (A) 5 (B) 70 (C) 500 (D) 1700

Description : Sea water contains about __________ ppm of bromine. (A) 5 (B) 70 (C) 500 (D) 1700

Last Answer : (B) 70

Presence of a certain minimum quantity of fluorine is desirable in potable water to prevent (A) Dental cavities (B) Scale formation (C) Water-borne disease (D) Corrosion

Description : Presence of a certain minimum quantity of fluorine is desirable in potable water to prevent (A) Dental cavities (B) Scale formation (C) Water-borne disease (D) Corrosion

Last Answer : (A) Dental cavities

Pick out the correct statement. (A) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of chemically oxidisable organic matter present in water (B) COD is determined by oxidising the organic matter present in water with potassium dichromate in cone, sulphuric acid solution at boiling temperature for specified time (C) COD is related to BOD of a given waste in water but the relationship varies for different wastes. Typically COD of potable water may be 1-2 mg/litre (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of chemically oxidisable organic matter present in water (B) COD is determined by oxidising the organic matter present in water with potassium dichromate ... of potable water may be 1-2 mg/litre (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

The term Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is used in relation to (A) Potable water (B) Cooling water (C) Distilled water (D) Industrial effluents

Description : The term Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is used in relation to (A) Potable water (B) Cooling water (C) Distilled water (D) Industrial effluents

Last Answer : (D) Industrial effluents

Desalination of water (A) Makes it potable (B) Makes it non-potable (C) Means distillation of water (D) None of these

Description : Desalination of water (A) Makes it potable (B) Makes it non-potable (C) Means distillation of water (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Makes it potable

The permissible color for domestic water supply is __________ ppm.(A) 1 (B) 20 (C) 100 (D) 1000

Description : The permissible color for domestic water supply is __________ ppm. (A) 1 (B) 20 (C) 100 (D) 1000

Last Answer : (B) 20

Bromine content in sea water may be around __________ ppm. (A) 70 (B) 640 (C) 1875 (D) 2500

Description : Bromine content in sea water may be around __________ ppm. (A) 70 (B) 640 (C) 1875 (D) 2500

Last Answer : (A) 70

From pollution control point of view, the maximum permissible concentration of sulphur dioxide in atmospheric air is about __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 50 (C) 500 (D) 5000

Description : From pollution control point of view, the maximum permissible concentration of sulphur dioxide in atmospheric air is about __________ ppm. (A) 5 (B) 50 (C) 500 (D) 5000

Last Answer : (A) 5

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Description : Ethyl mercaptan is added to the Doctor negative LPG for facilitating the detection of its leakage (by bad odour) to the extent of about __________ ppm. (A) 1 (B) 50 (C) 5000 (D) 10000

Last Answer : (B) 50