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A pollutant which is directly released into the environment is called __________.


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primary pollutant
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secondary pollutant
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tertiary pollutant
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A primary pollutant

Introduction of substances that are harmful to the environment is called environmental pollution and the substance is called pollutant.
A pollutant which is directly released into the environment is called
primary pollutant. Examples of primary pollutants are Carbon mono oxide, particulate matter like dust, ash, salt particles etc.


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