The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in 1987 to include which one of the following as pollutant?

Dust

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Noise

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Water

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Soil

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Solution

The correct option is B Noise
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, is meant for preserving the quality of air, controlling air pollution, and preventing detrimental effects of air pollutants and human health and health of other biological entities. By an amendment in 1987, the noise was also recognized as an air pollutant.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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