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

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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