Question

An electrostatic precipitator in a thermal power plant is not able to generate high voltage of several thousands. Write the ecological implication because of it. [1]

Answer 1

It may cause air pollution by releasing various kinds of particulate matter in the air [0.5]. These fine particulates when inhaled deep into the lungs may cause breathing and respiratory symptoms, irritation, inflammations and damage to the lungs and premature deaths [0.5].