Which of the following is-are closely related to respiratory illness in humans-SO2 pollution-NO2 pollution-noise pollution-Mercury pollution-

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Standard XII

Biology

Categories of Air Pollutants

Which of the ...

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Which of the following is/are closely related to respiratory illness in humans?

SO₂ pollution

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NO₂pollution

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noise pollution

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Mercury pollution

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Solution

The correct options are
A
SO₂ pollution

B
NO₂pollution

D
Mercury pollution

Inhaling sulphur dioxide gas, nitrogen dioxide gas or mercury vapours can cause different respiratory illnesses such as cough, irritation of the throat, lung disease etc. Noise pollution has no effect on the respiratory tract of humans.

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