{"id":5376,"date":"2025-12-26T16:29:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T16:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=5376"},"modified":"2025-12-26T16:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T16:29:45","slug":"mcqs-based-on-environment-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=5376","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Environment &#8211; (29)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What is the major effect of sulphur dioxide on plants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Increases photosynthesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Causes chlorosis and metabolic inhibition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promotes flowering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhances fruit production<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Causes chlorosis and metabolic inhibition  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) cause inflammation in the lungs, breathlessness, and are known to cause bronchitis and asthma due to their impact on the respiratory system.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Which pollutant is mainly responsible for brain and central nervous system damage, especially in children?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cadmium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mercury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ozone<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Lead  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Lead exposure affects brain development, particularly in children. It impairs intelligence, interferes with red blood cell production, and can damage kidneys and the central nervous system.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which of the following causes Byssinosis, a disease affecting the lungs of textile workers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cotton Dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Asbestos Dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Silica Dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mercury Vapors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Cotton Dust  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Cotton dust from textile factories can cause Byssinosis, a chronic lung condition that involves coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What is a major environmental effect of hydrocarbons like ethylene on plants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Increased leaf size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Leaf discoloration and premature leaf fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Boosted seed production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Growth of invasive species<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Leaf discoloration and premature leaf fall  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Hydrocarbons like ethylene affect plants by causing the early fall of leaves and fruits, curling of petals, and discoloration of plant parts.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which pollutant in smog causes chest pain and breathing difficulty, especially during physical activity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Carbon Dioxide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ozone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sulphur Dioxide<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Ozone  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ground-level ozone, a key component of smog, irritates the lungs and leads to chest pain and difficulty in breathing, especially during outdoor activities.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. What is the major effect of sulphur dioxide on plants? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Causes chlorosis and metabolic inhibition Explanation: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) cause inflammation in the lungs, breathlessness, and are known to cause bronchitis and asthma due to their impact on the respiratory system. Q2. 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