Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (28.08.2024) Shift-I
Which of the following is/are environmental hazard(s) due to geothermal power plants? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Noise pollution
- 2. Production of SO2 and NOx
- 3. Production of H2S (toxic gas)
- 4. Production of CO2
A1 only
B2 and 4 only
C3 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four are environmental hazards from geothermal plants, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four are environmental hazards from geothermal plants, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Geothermal plants can create noise pollution from drilling and operation, so statement 1 applies.
★They can release sulphur and nitrogen oxides, so statement 2 applies.
★They can release hydrogen sulphide, a toxic gas, so statement 3 applies.
★They can also release carbon dioxide, so statement 4 applies.
★So all four are hazards associated with geothermal power plants.
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