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AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL

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Q1) a) State the objectives of ambient air monitoring. [6]
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Convert 80 μg/m3 of SO 2 in ppm. Assume temperature 25°C and

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Q3) a) Explain the role of emission inventory in air quality management. [6]
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Q4) a) Discuss the utilization of emission inventory. [6]

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Q5) a) Explain the natural self-cleansing properties of environment in respect of

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air pollution control. [6]

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c) Discuss the measures taken to control the emissions from vehicles. [6]
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