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Question

Choose the right option regarding given assertion and reason.

Assertion [A]: Fossil fuels causes air pollution.

Reason [R] : Fossil fuels contain small amount of nitrogen and sulphur in it.

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A and R are true; R is not the correct explanation for A.
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Both A and R are incorrect statements.
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A is incorrect, but R is true.
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D
A and R are true; R is the correct explanation for A.
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Solution

The correct option is D A and R are true; R is the correct explanation for A.
Fossil fuels contain small amounts of nitrogen and sulphur. When fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum are burnt, they emit different oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. The presence of the oxides of nitrogen and sulphur causes air pollution. The inhalation of these gases can cause serious issues for living organisms.

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