Question

Incomplete combustion of carbon based fuels like coal, wood causes -

• A. Cardiac arrest
• B. Asthma
• C. Respiratory diseases
• D. Both respiratory diseases and asthma

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both respiratory diseases and asthma

Air pollution is the contamination of air by chemicals, soot, dust and other particulates produced by a wide range of human activity — from driving and farming to industrial production and fireplaces. Air pollution can cause problems like burning eyes and nose, itchy irritated throat, and breathing problems. Therefore, incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels like coal, wood causes respiratory diseases and asthma.