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Assertion :Suspended particulate matter (SPM) is an important pollutant released by diesel vehicles.

Reason :Catalytic converters greatly reduce pollution caused by automobiles.


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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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If the assertion is true but the reason is false
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If both the assertion and reason are false
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If the assertion is false but reason is true
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The correct option is C If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter) is defined as particles floating in the air with a diameter below 10um. Studies have shown that high SPM concentrations in the air can have a detrimental impact on respiratory organs. SPM is generated both from natural sources (e.g.,volcanoes or dust storms) and human activities (vehicles, incinerators and industrial plants)

Catalytic converter is a device designed to reduce the amount of emissions from automobiles.The current (so - called three - way) systems use a heated metal catalyst to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide CO),hydrocarbons and nitric oxide (NO), all of which contribute to the formation of photochemical smog. In an automobile's exhaust system, a catalytic converter provides an environment for a chemical reaction where unburned hydrocarbons undergoes complete combustion. Hence the combustion process continues but outside the engine combustion chamber where no useful energy is extracted.Toxic car gases such as unburned hydrocarbon (UHC) and carbon monoxide(CO) would not exist if the fuel to energy conversion in the engine were perfect.

So, the correct answer is 'If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion'


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