Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Match the following sources of pollution with the pollution type correctly:

List 1- Type of pollution

List 2- Source of pollution

(a) Air Pollution

(i) Use of pesticides and fertilizers

(b) Water Pollution

(ii) Combustion of coal

(c) Land Pollution

(iii) Advertising media

(d) Noise Pollution

(iv) Sewage disposal

Options:

(a)- ii, (b)- iv, (c)- iii, (d)- i

(a)- ii, (b)- iv, (c)- i, (d)- iii

(a)- iv, (b)- i, (c)- ii, (d)- iii

(a)- iii, (b)- iv, (c)- i, (d)- ii

Correct Answer:

(a)- ii, (b)- iv, (c)- i, (d)- iii

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: (a)- ii, (b)- iv, (c)- i, (d)- iii

  a) Air Pollution → (ii) Combustion of coal. Burning coal releases smoke and harmful gases into the atmosphere, causing air pollution.

(b) Water Pollution → (iv) Sewage disposal. Discharge of sewage into water bodies pollutes rivers, lakes and ponds.

(c) Land Pollution → (i) Use of pesticides and fertilizers. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides degrades soil quality and causes land pollution.

(d) Noise Pollution → (iii) Advertising media. Loudspeakers and advertising media create excessive noise and contribute to noise pollution.