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When air is contaminated by unwant substances which have a harmful effoon both the living and the non-living the are called :

A

Water pollution

B

Air pollution

C

Land pollution

D

None of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the term used to describe air that is contaminated by unwanted substances which have harmful effects on both living and non-living things. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: - Contaminated air - Unwanted substances - Harmful effects - Living and non-living things 3. **Defining Contaminated Air**: When air is mixed with unwanted substances, it becomes impure. These unwanted substances can be gases, particulate matter, or other pollutants that degrade air quality. 4. **Recognizing the Effects**: The presence of these harmful substances in the air can lead to health problems for living organisms (like humans and animals) and can also cause damage to non-living things (like buildings and the environment). 5. **Conclusion**: The term that describes air contaminated by harmful substances is called "air pollution." 6. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is "air pollution." ---
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AGRAWAL EXAM CART BIHAR-POLLUTION OF AIR AND WATER-IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
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  2. Which household technique is commonly used to remove all the microorga...

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  3. Which of the following is not a chemical method to purify water ?

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  4. How is chlorination done to purify water ?

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  5. What does 3R stand for?

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  6. The percentage of fresh water in reservoirs, lakes, ponds, rivers and ...

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  7. Identify the incorrect statement in the following?

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  8. The most commonly used chemic method for purifying water is :

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  9. Which disease is caused by the mic organisms present in the water?

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  10. Which of the following can not be us for purification of water?

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  11. The layer of air present around the ear is called :

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  12. Name the substances which contamina the air.

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  13. When air is contaminated by unwant substances which have a harmful eff...

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  14. Name the colourless poisonous gas which is produced from incomplete bu...

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  15. When fog is mixed with smoke this .......... is caused.

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  16. Name the water which is fit for drinking

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  17. When the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere is gradually in...

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  18. Name the gas released from refrigerators, air conditioner.

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  19. Which gas damage ozone layer?

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  20. The Taj Mahal is being affected by:

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