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Which of these is the major air pollutant in cities like Delhi and Kolkata?

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Carbon monoxide
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Hydrocarbons
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Suspended particulate matter
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Oxides of nitrogen
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Solution

The correct option is D Suspended particulate matter
According to the air pollution data, the suspended particulate matter (SPM) level is highest in Delhi and Kolkata with 70% of residents suffering from respiratory disorders and lung cancers due to high SPM levels in populated areas.

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