CSS Environmental Science MCQs (Past Papers)
1. Name of the extremely effective fire-extinguishing agent is
A. helium B. halons C. halogens D. argon
Answer: B
2. Gas molecules that absorb thermal infrared radiation and are present in large quantity to change the
climate system are known as
A. alpha radiations B. beta C. ozone gases D. greenhouse gases
Answer: D
3. Chemical substance used in industry for cold cleaning, adhesives and vapor degreasing is
A. methyl chloroform B. carbon tetrachloride C. halons D. hydrocarbons
Answer: A
4. Layer of atmosphere in which the Ozone layer lies is
A. exosphere B. mesosphere C. troposphere D. stratosphere
Answer: D
5. Greenhouse gas present in very high quantity is
A. propane B. ethane C. carbon dioxide D. methane
Answer: C
6. Exchange of outgoing and incoming radiations that keep the Earth warm is known as
A. greenhouse effect B. radiation effect C. infrared effect D. ozone depletion
Answer: A
7. Wavelength of infrared radiations is
A. zero B. finite C. shorter D. longer
Answer: D
8. Montreal protocol to reduce the production of chlorofluorocarbons was assigned in
A. 1977 B. 1992 C. 1987 D. 1982
Answer: C
9. Number of atoms in ozone molecule are
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1
Answer: B
10. Layer which saves life from UV radiation is
A. ozone layer B. alpha layer C. gamma layer D. infrared layer
Answer: A
11. Higher energy level and shorter wavelengths are features of
A. beta radiation B. alpha radiation C. ultraviolet radiation D. infrared
Answer: C
12. Chemical released by CFCs that causes ozone depletion is
A. nitrogen B. sulfuric acid C. chlorine D. sodium chloride
Answer: C
13. Methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, HFCs and CFCs are mainly known as
A. mesosphere builders B. troposphere builders C. ozone builders D. ozone depleting substances
Answer: D
14. CFC-released chlorine destroys
A. beta molecules B. helium C. argon D. ozone molecules
Answer: D
15. Color of ozone molecule is
A. blue B. white C. pale yellow D. pale green
Answer: A
16. Wavelength of ultraviolet radiations is
A. shorter B. longer C. zero D. finite
Answer: A
17. Lower energy level and longer wavelengths are features of
A. UV B. infrared C. beta D. alpha
Answer: B
18. Most serious ozone-depleting chemicals in BC are
A. noble gases B. halons C. halogens D. helium
Answer: B
19. Height of ozone above Earth's surface is
A. 30-50 km B. 10-20 km C. 15-30 km D. 50-70 km
Answer: C
20. Name of protocol signed to reduce CFCs is
A. UVB protocol B. Montreal Protocol C. UVA protocol D. UVR protocol
Answer: B
21. One not considered a naturally occurring greenhouse gas is
A. CO2 B. CH4 C. N2O D. ethane
Answer: D
22. Burning fossil fuels
A. decreases GHG B. increases GHG C. increases O2 D. increases ethane
Answer: B
23. Annual ozone hole is located on continent
A. Antarctica B. South America C. North America D. Africa
Answer: A
24. Chemical group Halons are emitted in
A. Montreal B. Iceland C. British Columbia D. Greenland
Answer: C
CSS Environmental Science MCQs (Past Papers)
1. Name of the extremely effective fire-extinguishing agent is
A. helium B. halons C. halogens D. argon
Answer: B
2. Gas molecules that absorb thermal infrared radiation and are present in large quantity to change the
climate system are known as
A. alpha radiations B. beta C. ozone gases D. greenhouse gases
Answer: D
3. Chemical substance used in industry for cold cleaning, adhesives and vapor degreasing is
A. methyl chloroform B. carbon tetrachloride C. halons D. hydrocarbons
Answer: A
4. Layer of atmosphere in which the Ozone layer lies is
A. exosphere B. mesosphere C. troposphere D. stratosphere
Answer: D
5. Greenhouse gas present in very high quantity is
A. propane B. ethane C. carbon dioxide D. methane
Answer: C
6. Exchange of outgoing and incoming radiations that keep the Earth warm is known as
A. greenhouse effect B. radiation effect C. infrared effect D. ozone depletion
Answer: A
7. Wavelength of infrared radiations is
A. zero B. finite C. shorter D. longer
Answer: D
8. Montreal protocol to reduce the production of chlorofluorocarbons was assigned in
A. 1977 B. 1992 C. 1987 D. 1982
Answer: C
9. Number of atoms in ozone molecule are
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1
Answer: B
10. Layer which saves life from UV radiation is
A. ozone layer B. alpha layer C. gamma layer D. infrared layer
Answer: A
11. Higher energy level and shorter wavelengths are features of
A. beta radiation B. alpha radiation C. ultraviolet radiation D. infrared
Answer: C
12. Chemical released by CFCs that causes ozone depletion is
A. nitrogen B. sulfuric acid C. chlorine D. sodium chloride
Answer: C
13. Methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, HFCs and CFCs are mainly known as
A. mesosphere builders B. troposphere builders C. ozone builders D. ozone depleting substances
Answer: D
14. CFC-released chlorine destroys
A. beta molecules B. helium C. argon D. ozone molecules
Answer: D
15. Color of ozone molecule is
A. blue B. white C. pale yellow D. pale green
Answer: A
16. Wavelength of ultraviolet radiations is
A. shorter B. longer C. zero D. finite
Answer: A
17. Lower energy level and longer wavelengths are features of
A. UV B. infrared C. beta D. alpha
Answer: B
18. Most serious ozone-depleting chemicals in BC are
A. noble gases B. halons C. halogens D. helium
Answer: B
19. Height of ozone above Earth's surface is
A. 30-50 km B. 10-20 km C. 15-30 km D. 50-70 km
Answer: C
20. Name of protocol signed to reduce CFCs is
A. UVB protocol B. Montreal Protocol C. UVA protocol D. UVR protocol
Answer: B
21. One not considered a naturally occurring greenhouse gas is
A. CO2 B. CH4 C. N2O D. ethane
Answer: D
22. Burning fossil fuels
A. decreases GHG B. increases GHG C. increases O2 D. increases ethane
Answer: B
23. Annual ozone hole is located on continent
A. Antarctica B. South America C. North America D. Africa
Answer: A
24. Chemical group Halons are emitted in
A. Montreal B. Iceland C. British Columbia D. Greenland
Answer: C
A. sunlight B. humidity C. hydrocarbons D. all of the above
Answer: D
26. Reduction in brightness of Taj Mahal is due to
A. global warming B. air pollution C. ozone depletion D. afforestation
Answer: B
27. Effect of acid rain is
A. reduces soil fertility B. increases temperature C. respiratory problems D. skin cancer
Answer: A
28. Movement of nutrients from soil by acid rain is called
A. transpiration B. evaporation C. leaching D. infiltration
Answer: C
29. Ozone layer is present in
A. troposphere B. stratosphere C. mesosphere D. thermosphere
Answer: B
30. Which is true about ozone?
A. smog constituent B. protects from UV C. highly reactive D. all above
Answer: D
31. Major compound causing ozone destruction is
A. oxygen B. CFC C. CO2 D. methane
Answer: B
32. Normal thickness of stratospheric ozone layer is around
A. 200 DU B. 300 DU C. 400 DU D. 500 DU
Answer: B
33. Ozone layer thickness is measured in
A. PPM B. PPB C. decibels D. Dobson units
