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Which of the following is true about Suspended particulate matters?

A

Lead oxide is a type of SPM which causes brain cancer

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Soot causes Bronchitis

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Pollen grains also comes under SPM category

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D

All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

Suspended particulate matters are the type of pollutant which consists of lead oxide, soot particles and pollen grains and are contributed by different sources like the exhaust of car etc.

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