CSS :: MISCELLANEOUS - MCQs
21.
Non-renewable environmental resources include various metals non-metalic minerals and
A.
Coal
B.
Natural gas
C.
Oil
D.
Fossil fuels
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22.
Thick clouds of smoke containing soot and other particles coming out of the factories cause health problems for nearby people. Such as irritation of eyes and:
A.
Heart diseases
B.
Gastric diseases
C.
Kidney trouble
D.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas, 1% of which in the air can kill a person in:
A.
No time
B.
In ten minutes
C.
In five minutes
D.
In fifteen minutes
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24.
Acid rain brings with it:
A.
Sulphuric acid alone
B.
Nitric acid alone
C.
Nitrous acid and sulphurous acid
D.
Sulphuric acid, sulphurous acid nitric acid and, nitrous acid
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
25.
Certain cities of Pakistan have been subjected to tremendous air pollution due to increased:
A.
Urbanization
B.
Mechanization
C.
Industrialization
D.
Civilization
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
26.
Of the total body weight of the organism, water constitutes about:
A.
50% to 80%
B.
40% to 60%
C.
70 to 90%
D.
80% to 90%
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27.
The amount of fresh water on our planet is:
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28.
Of the total fresh water, 10% is used in homes whereas 90% is used in:
A.
Irrigation
B.
Industry
C.
Irrigation and industry
D.
In making dams
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29.
The depleted soils can be enriched by the addition of:
A.
More soil
B.
Drugs
C.
Chemical fertilizers
D.
Cattle dung
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30.
The land may be abused by:
A.
Erosion and trampling by animals
B.
Poor agricultural practices and excessive water
C.
Over-grazing and extensive ploughing
D.
Erosion, poor agricultural practices and over grazing
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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