Daily Quiz- 266

1. Green crackers contribute most directly to which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?

A. SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

B. SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

C. SDG 13 – Climate Action

D. All of the above

2. Which pollutant’s concentration reduction is most directly achieved by green crackers?

A. CO₂

B. PM₂.₅

C. O₃

D. Methane

3. Green crackers are part of India’s strategy to achieve:

A. Net-Zero by 2050

B. Net-Zero by 2070

C. Net-Zero by 2035

D. Carbon Neutrality by 2025

4. Which of the following statements is incorrect about green crackers?

A. They completely eliminate noise pollution.

B. They use reduced-emission oxidisers.

C. They carry QR codes for verification.

D. They comply with Supreme Court emission limits.

5. Which gas is least likely to be significantly reduced in emissions by green crackers?

A. SO₂

B. CO

C. NOₓ

D. CO₂

ANSWERS QUIZ-265 (OCTOBER 31)

1. A

Explanation: Aluminium and copper — major sources of metallic particulates — are restricted. Strontium and iron oxide are safer substitutes.

2. B

Explanation: NEERI (chemistry), CFEES (Delhi), and PESO (Nagpur) coordinate lab testing, licensing, and safety validation.

3. C

Explanation: Modified formulations ensure slower oxidation and lower combustion temperature, producing less particulate matter.

4. B

Explanation: PESO enforces safety and licensing under the Explosives Act and Rules; environmental compliance aligns with MoEFCC guidelines.

5. D

Explanation: Sivakasi—India’s fireworks hub—was the launch site for CSIR–NEERI’s pilot production and QR-code rollout in 2019.