Asian brown cloud is a layer of air pollution that recurrently covers parts of South Asia. It is created by a range of airborne particles and pollutants from industrial processes. Which of the following countries does it cover?
A
India
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China
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C
Sri Lanka
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D
Myanmar
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Solution
The correct option is A India
The Asian brown cloud is a vast cloud of smog three kilometres deep, enveloping the whole of southern Asia especially India.
It blocks 15% of sunlight, which reduces crop yields. It also creates acid rain, leads to respiratory illnesses, reduces rainfall and causes extreme weather events