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Lichens are best indicators of

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Water pollution
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Soil pollution
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Air pollution
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Noise pollution
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Solution

The correct option is B Air pollution
Lichens are used as the indicators of air pollution. These structures grow on tree bark and rocks. Air pollutants which are in the gaseous forms get dissolved in the rainwater, especially SO2 (sulphur dioxide) can damage lichens, and check them from growing. In places where lichens are not growing, it indicates that the air is heavily polluted with sulphur dioxide and other pollutants.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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