Sulphur dioxide is released by

Rubber industry

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Mining industry

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Power stations

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Heavy automobiles

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Solution

The correct options are
A Rubber industry
B Mining industry
C Power stations
D Heavy automobiles
Sulphur dioxide is produced by various industries like rubber manufacturers, sulphuric acid manufacturers and mining. When coal is burnt in power stations, it releases sulphur dioxide as sulphur is an impurity in coal. Heavy automobiles also emit sulphur dioxide when they burn sulphur-rich fossil fuels.

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