1. Choose the right answers of the following from the given options.
(i) Which one of the following river is highly polluted?
(a) Brahmaputra (c) Yamuna
(b) Satluj (d) Godavari
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(ii) Which one of the following deseases is caused by water pollution?
(a) Conjunctivitis (c) Respiratory infections
(b) Diarrhorea (d) Bronchitis
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(iii) Which one of the following is the cause of acid rain?
(a) Water pollution (c) Noise pollution
(b) Land pollution (d) Air pollution
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(iv) Push and pull factors are responsible for–
(a) Migration (c) Slums
(b) Land degradation (d) Air pollution
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2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i) What is the difference between pollution and pollutants?
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(ii) Describe the major source of air pollution
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(iii) Mention major problems associated with urban waste disposal in India.
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(iv) What are the effects of air pollution on human health.
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3. Answer the following questions in about 150 words.
(i) Describe the nature of water pollution in India.
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(ii) Describe the problem of slums in India.
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(iii) Suggest measures for reduction of land degradation.
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