GK Important Topics – Page 29

PM 2.5 Definition: Fine Particulate Matter Size

PM 2.5 refers to particulate matter with diameter:

Bioindicators of Pollution: Lichens and SO2

Which lichen is the best indicator of $SO_2$ pollution?

Fly Ash Sources: Thermal Power Plants

Fly ash is a pollutant produced by:

Air Pollution Act India: Year of Enactment

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in:

Air Pollutants and Health Effects: Match the Column

Match the Air Pollutant with its Health Effect: List-I (Pollutant) List-II (Effect) A. Carbon Monoxide 1. Carcinogenic (Lung Cancer) B. $NO_x$ 2. Reduces oxygen transport C. Lead 3. Lung Irritant & Acid Rain D. Asbestos 4. Nervous system damage

Greenpeace: An International NGO for Environment

‘Green Peace’ is an:

TRAFFIC: Monitoring Illegal Wildlife Trade

TRAFFIC is a bureau to monitor:

Red Data Book: Endangered Plants & Animals

The Red Data Book gives an account of:

Ecotone High Diversity: The Edge Effect

Ecotone areas (like Mangroves) generally have high species diversity. This phenomenon is called:

Environmental Institutes & Their Locations in India

Match the Institute with Location: List-I List-II A. Wildlife Institute of India 1. Dehradun B. Botanical Survey of India 2. Kolkata C. Forest Research Institute 3. Dehradun D. Zoological Survey of India 4. Kolkata