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Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in 1987 to include one of the following as pollutant.

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Vehicular exhaust

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Allergy causing pollen

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Noise

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Particulates of size 2.5 micrometer or below

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The correct option is C Noise
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in 1981 and later was amended in 1987 to include noise as an air pollutant. It is an Act of the Parliament of India to control and prevent air pollution in India.

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