UGC NET Pollution Previous Year Questions
JRFSmart holds 21 previous-year questions on Pollution from UGC NET Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude), filed under Unit 9: People, Development and Environment, drawn from 19 of the 87 exam papers in the bank (2018–2026). Each question can be practised with a full explanation and shows how often NTA has returned to the same idea.
What is asked in Pollution
The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Persistent organic pollutants | 3 |
| Types of pollution and their sources | 1 |
| Most harmful pollutants | 1 |
| Bioaccumulation of DDT | 1 |
| Solid waste / land pollution | 1 |
| Heavy metals - mercury | 1 |
| Biomagnification of DDT | 1 |
| Bioaccumulation versus biomagnification | 1 |
| Persistent Organic Pollutants | 1 |
| Short-lived pollutants | 1 |
| Products of waste incineration | 1 |
| Bioaccumulation and biomagnification | 1 |
NTA repeat analysis
Pollution appears in 19 of 87 papers (22%), which JRFSmart rates as medium frequency.
Sample previous-year questions
Per and Polyfluorinated alkyl substances are called Forever Chemicals which are highly persistent. They can be found in A. Paper and Cardboard food packaging B. Textiles C. DDT D. Cosmetics E. Nuclear Industry waste Choose the correct answer from the options…
As per Central Pollution Control Board, day time noise levels (Leq) not exceeding 50 dBA are permissible around sensitive areas (hospitals, courts, educational institutions etc) upto a distance of _____.
Which of the following can be part of bioaccumulation/biomagnification ? (A) Pesticides (B) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (C) Soot (D) Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Which of the following toxic chemicals is used in electrical transformers ?
Which of the following is the full form of PCB?
Which of the following are examples of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) ? (A) Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (B) Formaldehyde (C) Dioxins (D) Furans Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
What is Noise Induced Permanent Threshold Shifts (NIPTS) ?
What is the major source of pollutant lead in homes ?
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