What are the health effects associated with exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)?
- Irritation of the airways.
- Improvement in lung function.
- Aggravation of existing respiratory diseases.
- Reduction in asthma symptoms.
What are the common household sources of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)?
- Gas stoves and ovens.
- Wood-burning fireplaces.
- Modern electric heaters.
- Fuel-burning furnaces.
Identify the primary sources of ambient Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2).
- High-temperature combustion of fuels in industrial processes.
- Natural processes like photosynthesis.
- Combustion activities related to heating, transportation, and power generation.
- Evaporation of water bodies.
What are the characteristics of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)?
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a reddish-brown gas.
- It is insoluble in water.
- It acts as a weak oxidant.
- NO2 is a strong oxidant.
Which of the following statements about Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) are correct?
- Sulfur dioxide is a colorless gas that dissolves easily in water.
- The primary source of sulfur dioxide emissions is the burning of natural gas for cooking.
- Sulfur dioxide can negatively impact human health when present in concentrations above 1 ppm.
- Sulfur dioxide is mainly produced from agricultural activities.
Which of the following statements about heavy metal uptake by plants is correct?
- Vegetables like brinjal, gourd, spinach, coriander, tomato, and pumpkin are susceptible to heavy metal uptake by their roots.
- Heavy metals are not absorbed by the roots of plants.
- Heavy metals are only absorbed by the leaves of plants.
- Plants can effectively remove heavy metals from the soil without any risk.
What are the correct statements regarding Chromium exposure?
- Exposure to Chromium over a long period can result in the formation of ulcers.
- Chromium exposure is beneficial for skin health.
- Chromium is a light metal with no known health risks.
- Chromium exposure has no long-term effects.
Which of the following statements about heavy metals and DNA are correct?
- Heavy metals can induce DNA damage.
- Heavy metals can cause chromosome aberrations.
- Heavy metals enhance DNA replication and transcription.
- Heavy metals have no effect on genetic material.
Evaluate the statements concerning Cadmium's impact on human health.
- Cadmium is a highly toxic metal that can cause bone damage.
- Acute exposure to Cadmium can lead to renal dysfunction.
- Prolonged exposure to high levels of Cadmium can result in lung damage.
- Cadmium is beneficial for bone health.
Which statements accurately describe Mercury's effects and classification?
- Mercury is considered highly carcinogenic by the European Protection Agency (EPA).
- Mercury exposure is linked to Alzheimer's disease and lung damage.
- Mercury exposure can improve skin health.
- Mercury is only found in water.
The Rural Information and Communication Technology (RICT) project aims to provide handheld devices and connectivity to:
Identify the correct statements regarding the effects of heavy metals on the human body.
- Excessive levels of heavy metals can damage organs such as the brain, liver, kidneys, and heart.
- Heavy metals have no impact on the nervous system.
- The primary effect of heavy metals is on the skin.
- Heavy metals are beneficial for organ function.
Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) are operated in collaboration with which Government of India Ministry?
Which of the following statements about the impact of heavy metals on human health are correct?
- Heavy metals entering the food chain can disrupt the food pyramid and lead to health issues like cancer and liver diseases.
- Vegetables like brinjal, spinach, and tomato are resistant to heavy metal uptake.
- Heavy metals primarily affect the digestive system.
- Consuming vegetables contaminated with heavy metals is safe.
Which of the following regions are mentioned as having subpopulations that exceed tolerable dietary intakes of methylmercury due to high fish consumption?
What do human biomonitoring and diet-modelling data suggest about tolerable dietary intakes of methylmercury?
Which entity is engaged in the preparation of tourism master plans, evolving strategies for new destination development, and offering consultancy services for tourism in Kerala?
What are the primary forms of mercury emitted into the air from both anthropogenic and natural sources?
The technology project that unified all departmental functions (Mail, Finance, PLI) onto a single software platform is the:
The service that uses the Post Office counter to collect old/lapsed insurance policy premiums from customers of various private insurance companies is categorized under:
The digital service that provides a certificate to pensioners to prove that they are alive without visiting a physical office is:
ചേരുംപടി ചേർക്കുക :
| കണ്ടൽക്കാടുകൾ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതലുള്ള സംസ്ഥാനം | കേരളം |
| കണ്ടൽക്കാടുകൾ ഏറ്റവും കുറവുള്ള സംസ്ഥാനം | പശ്ചിമബംഗാൾ |
| ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യയിൽ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതൽ കണ്ടൽക്കാടുള്ള സംസ്ഥാനം | ആൻഡമാൻ & നിക്കോബാർ ദ്വീപുകൾ |
| കേന്ദ്രഭരണ പ്രദേശങ്ങളിൽ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതൽ കണ്ടൽക്കാടുകൾ ഉള്ളത് | ആന്ധ്രാപ്രദേശ് |
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), operating in Kerala Circle, is an entirely digital bank offering its services primarily through:
Which digital facility allows the Post Office to act as a centre for essential government services like demographic updates and mandatory biometric updates for citizens?
What was the percentage share of foreign tourists visiting Kerala in 2023 from the United States of America (USA), the country that contributed the largest number of foreign tourists?
Electronic Money Order (e-MO) is the digital version of the traditional Money Order. What is the maximum amount that can be remitted through a single e-MO?
According to epidemiological studies, what blood lead (B-Pb) levels in children are consistently associated with adverse effects?
Which of the following statements are false regarding the scale and operations of Technopark?
- Technopark currently houses over 490 companies.
- More than 75,000 IT professionals are employed at Technopark.
- Technopark was established as a recent initiative in the last decade.
- It is an autonomous body owned by the Government of Kerala.