All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Which of the following terms is used to describe the pollutants that originate from identifiable sources, such as factories or vehicles?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2024 Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Aug-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Point Source Pollution

The correct answer is Point Source Pollution.

Point source pollution refers to pollutants that originate from a single, identifiable source. This is in contrast to non-point source pollution, which comes from multiple, diffuse sources and is more difficult to track. Factories and vehicles are classic examples of point sources because their emissions can be directly traced back to a specific location.

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

  • Radicle Pollution: This term is not a recognized term in environmental science.
  • Non-point Source Pollution: This describes pollution from diffuse sources like agricultural runoff or urban stormwater, not single identifiable points.
  • Random Pollution: This is not a standard environmental term; pollution sources are generally categorized as either point or non-point.

Therefore, the precise and accurate term to describe pollutants from identifiable sources like factories and vehicles is Point Source Pollution.

Was this answer helpful?

Similar Questions

  1. Why is regular maintenance of HVAC systems considered a medium ECO?

  2. What percentage of solar energy is captured by green plants in terrestrial ecosystem?

  3. Select the process responsible for stability of population of species.

  4. Which biotic component of an ecosystem is present in the greatest number?

  5. Select the option that shows all biodegradable substances.

  6. Which of the following ecosystems has very low temperatures and frozen soil?

  7. Which part of the nervous system do cranial nerves arising from the brain and spinal nerves arising from the spinal cord belong to?

  8. Which of the following is the primary reason for adopting scientifically designed methods for safely disposing of toxic waste from automobiles?

  9. Which of the following is a main greenhouse gas that is responsible for global warming?

  10. Which of the following processes causes accumulation of heavy metals such as lead and mercury in soil?


Important Questions from Ecology and Environment

  1. The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up in 1906 in:

  2. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in:

  3. Which day is celebrated as the World Environment Day?

  4. Which Indian products are issued with eco - mark?

  5. Degradation of global environment has not resulted in one of the following.

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
RRB Technician
October 06, 2026
RRB JE
October 27, 2026
RRB ALP
November 03, 2026
Test Series
RRB ALP img
Railways
RRB ALP 2026 Mock Test series
1035 Tests 1 Tests Free
1087 Attempts
4.3(239)
English, Hindi

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App