Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

What is the basis on which different types of pollution are classified?

Options:

They are classified on the basis of the severity of damage they cause to nature.

They are classified on the duration of their origin and the number of lifeforms affected.

They are classified on the basis of the medium through which pollutants are transported and diffused.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

They are classified on the basis of the medium through which pollutants are transported and diffused.

Explanation:

Environmental pollution results from ‘the release of substances and energy from waste products of human activities. There are many types of pollution. They are classified on the basis of the medium through which pollutants are transported and diffused. Pollution can be classified into (i) air pollution, (ii) water pollution, (iii) land pollution and (iv) noise pollution.