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Air Pollution and Control (APC) important questionsMost repeated in SPPU papers

These 42 questions appeared in more than one SPPU Air Pollution and Control paper we have: 11 papers, from Oct 2022 to Nov 2025. The most-asked come first. Each one links to the papers it was asked in.

Repeated questions

Endsem questions (40)

  1. 5×asked

    Define indoor air pollution with Sources and causes of indoor air pollution?

    Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

  2. 5×asked

    State the Basic equation of Emission estimation.

    Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

  3. 4×asked

    Enumerate the various classifications of air quality modelling? 2

    Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  4. 4×asked

    Explain Sick building Syndrome.

    May 2025 ·May 2024 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

  5. 4×asked

    Write a short note on high volume sampler.

    May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

  6. 4×asked

    Describe the factors responsible for selection of particulate control equipment.

    Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

  7. 4×asked

    Explain the purpose of ambient air sampling.

    Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

  8. 3×asked

    Define emission inventory and elucidate its role in air quality management?

    Nov 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  9. 3×asked

    Describe the emission inventory framework established by the CPCB?

    Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  10. 3×asked

    Enlist Various methods of Sampling Particulate matter and Explain any one in detail.

    May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  11. 3×asked

    Explain with neat sketch location of sampling ports and traverse point.

    May 2025 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

  12. 3×asked

    Calculate the minimum size of the particle that will be removed with100% efficiency from a settling chamber for the following data: i) Horizontal velocity – 0.25 m/s ii) Particle Density - 2500 kg/m 3 iii) Chamber: Length -7.5 m, height -1.5 m iv) Viscosity of air -1.9 ×10 –5 kg/m s. (v) Gas Density –1.0888 kg/m 3 The settling chamber will be operated under quiescent conditions.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

  13. 3×asked

    Compare the physical, statistical and deterministic air quality models. 2

    Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

  14. 3×asked

    Deliberate the strengths and limitations of AERMOD model USEPA.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

  15. 3×asked

    Discuss the causes and mitigation technologies for indoor air pollution.

    May 2024 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

  16. 2×asked

    Explain working principle of a gravity settling chamber with neat sketch. Also, state advantages and disadvantages?

    Nov 2025 ·May 2025

  17. 2×asked

    Enlist methods for odour pollution control. Explain any one in detail.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  18. 2×asked

    Explain sick building syndrome with causes and its preventive measures.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  19. 2×asked

    Explain the measures for controlling the emission from mobile sources.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  20. 2×asked

    Explain types of air quality models.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  21. 2×asked

    State the working principle, advantages and disadvantages of fabric filter as a particulate control equipment.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  22. 2×asked

    What is active and passive sampler? Explain with advantages and disadvantages.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  23. 2×asked

    What is carbon sequestration? Enlist the types, explain any one.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  24. 2×asked

    Write a note on electrostatic precipitator on mechanism, working principle & applications.

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  25. 2×asked

    Write in a tabular form National ambient air quality standard (NAAQS)specified by central pollution control board (CPCB).

    Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

  26. 2×asked

    Classify air quality models based on time period, pollutant type and level of sophistication.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  27. 2×asked

    Compare national ambient air quality standards, 2009 and WHO air quality guidelines 2021.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  28. 2×asked

    Define emission factor and relate its significance in preparation of emission inventory.

    May 2024 ·May 2023

  29. 2×asked

    Describe the control of air pollution at source by process modification, change of raw material and equipment modification.

    May 2024 ·May 2023

  30. 2×asked

    Discuss basis and statistical considerations of sampling sites.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  31. 2×asked

    Discuss the components of air quality standards.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  32. 2×asked

    Discuss the measures taken to control the emissions from vehicles.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  33. 2×asked

    Enumerate and discuss the basic components and importance of air quality modelling.

    May 2024 ·May 2023

  34. 2×asked

    Explain the measures to be taken to control gaseous air pollutants.

    May 2024 ·May 2023

  35. 2×asked

    Explain the radon removal technique.

    May 2024 ·May 2023

  36. 2×asked

    Explain the sources and remedial measures to control odour.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  37. 2×asked

    Relate improved ventilation to indoor air quality.

    May 2024 ·May 2023

  38. 2×asked

    State the objectives of ambient air monitoring.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  39. 2×asked

    State the principle mechanism, advantages and applications of cyclone as a particulate control equipment.

    May 2024 ·Nov 2022

  40. 2×asked

    Explain activity data in emission estimation with examples. 2

    May 2023 ·Nov 2022

Insem questions (2)

  1. 3×asked

    Define air quality index how it is calculated.

    Aug 2025 ·Sep 2024 ·Oct 2022

  2. 2×asked

    Explain the important provision made in the environmental protection act 1986.

    Aug 2025 ·Oct 2022

Questions count as repeated when their wording matches closely across papers. Numericals that depend on a figure are left out, since the figure changes from paper to paper.