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Match the pollutant(s) in Column I with the effect(s) in Column II.
List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
(A) Oxides of sulphur | (P) Global warming |
(B) Nitrogen dioxide | (Q) Damage to kidney |
(C) Carbon dioxide | (R) 'Blue baby' syndrome |
(D) Nitrate in drinking water | (S) Respiratory diseases |
(E) Lead | (T) Red haze in traffic and congested areas |
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Question Explanation:
Match pollutants to their environmental effects.
Concept:
This question is based on environmental pollutants & effects.
Solution:
Let's match each pollutant to its effect:
(A) Oxides of sulphur (SOx) cause respiratory diseases (S).
(B) Nitrogen dioxide ( ) causes a red haze in traffic and congested areas ( T ) and is a component of photochemical smog.
(C) Carbon dioxide ( ) is a primary greenhouse gas ( P ) responsible for global warming.
(D) Nitrate in drinking water is linked to 'Blue baby' syndrome (R).
(E) Lead can cause damage to the kidney (Q).
Final Answer: A-S, B-T, C-P, D-R, E-Q.