70ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pr) 2024
Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?
aDisposal of plastic
bBurning of fossil fuels✓ Correct
cDeforestation
dExcessive use of pesticides
Explanation
Gaseous air pollutants—The following pollutants are included under these: ® The combustion of fossil fuels (mineral oil, coal, petrol, diesel, etc.) mainly releases gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO). ® The combustion of sulphur-containing fossil fuels releases gases like sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and sulphur trioxide (SO₂), etc.
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