UGC NET Pollution and health Previous Year Questions
JRFSmart holds 8 previous-year questions on Pollution and health from UGC NET Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude), filed under Unit 9: People, Development and Environment, drawn from 7 of the 87 exam papers in the bank (2024–2025). 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 and health
The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Routes of exposure | 1 |
| Lead toxicity | 1 |
| Target-organ toxicity | 1 |
| Route of particulate matter exposure | 1 |
| Classification of carcinogens | 1 |
| Known carcinogens | 1 |
| Endocrine disrupting chemicals | 1 |
| Teratogenic effects | 1 |
NTA repeat analysis
Pollution and health appears in 7 of 87 papers (8%), which JRFSmart rates as low frequency.
Sample previous-year questions
What is the correct sequence of path (from initial to final) of particulate matter exposure to humans? A. Lungs B. Soft tissues of organs C. Blood D. Inhalation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (Toxic Substance Group) A. Group A B. Group B C. Group C D. Group D LIST-II (Level of Carcinogenicity) I. Probable Human Carcinogen II. Not Classified III. Human Carcinogen IV. Possible Human Carcinogen Choose the correct…
Which of the following are known carcinogens? A. Nickel(Ni) B. Cadmium (Cd) C. Benzene (C6H6) D. Ozone (O3) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Endocrine disruption chemicals :
What is teratogenic defect due to chemical agents ?
Which of the following are routes for exposure to pollutants in humans ? (A) Inhalation (B) Consumption (C) Ingestion (D) Dermal (E) Digestion Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
TRANSLATED. The presence of lead in drinking water can have adverse effects on human health. The three most important systems of the human body that are most sensitive to lead are : (A) Nervous system (B) Cardiovascular system (C) Renal system (D)…
Toxic substances that damage kidneys are called as.
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