Question

Assertion (A): Certain toxic gases produced by industries mix with raindrops high in the atmosphere and make rain unusually acidic. This is called acid rain.
Reason (R): Turn off your electronics when you do not use them to reduse Noise pollution.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. Both A and R are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Air pollution:
Certain toxic gases produced by industries mix with raindrops high in the atmosphere and make rain unusually acidic.
This is called acid rain.

• It damages plants, washes the nutrients out of soils and kills fish.

How do we reduce noise pollution?
1. Turn off your electronics when you do not use them.
2. Lower the volume when you watch TV or listen to music.