Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
| Pollution | Sources of pollution | ||
| (A) | Air pollution | (I) | Urban run-off |
| (B) | Water pollution | (II) | Advertising media |
| (C) | Land pollution | (III) | Combustion of biofuels |
| (D) | Noise pollution | (IV) | Improper human activities |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(A) Air pollution — this matches (III) Combustion of biofuels. Burning of fuels such as coal, petrol and diesel pollutes the air. NTA wrote “biofuels” instead; burning any such fuel is a source of air pollution.
(B) Water pollution — this matches (I) Urban run-off. Run-off from towns carries waste into rivers and lakes.
(C) Land pollution — this matches (IV) Improper human activities. Improper human activities, untreated industrial waste and pesticides pollute the land.
(D) Noise pollution — this matches (II) Advertising media. Loud advertising media, aircraft, automobiles and trains cause noise pollution.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 9.1 : Types and Sources of Pollution |
