UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-10

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    Consider the following pollutant and their effect on human being (Health effects).
    1. Sulphur oxide: Eye and throat irritation, cough, allergies, impairs enzyme function in respirator-I system.
    2. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM): Lung irritation, reduces development of RBC and cause pulmonary malfunctioning.
    3. Mercury; Nervous disorders, insomnia, memory loss, gingivities and minamata disease.
    Which of the above matches are incorrect, with the effect of pollutants?

    A)  Only 2             

    B)  1 and 3            

    C)  1 and 2

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] All the three matches of pollutant and their effects on health are correct. Sulphur oxide causes eye and throat irritation. Suspended Particulate Matter causes lung irritation, reduces development of RBC and Mercury causes nervous disorders, insomnia, memory loss, gingivities and minamata disease.


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