Match List - I with List - II.
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List – I (Types of Pollution) |
List – II (Source of Pollution) |
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(A) Noise |
(I) Combustion of Fossil Fuels |
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(B) Land |
(II) Aircraft |
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(C) Water |
(III) Use of pesticides and fertilizers |
|
(D) Air |
(IV) Sewage Disposal |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
(A) Noise — this matches (II) Aircraft. Aircrafts, automobiles and trains are sources of noise pollution.
(B) Land — this matches (III) Use of pesticides and fertilizers. Land pollution comes from untreated industrial waste and the use of pesticides and fertilisers.
(C) Water — this matches (IV) Sewage Disposal. Sewage disposal is a source of water pollution.
(D) Air — this matches (I) Combustion of Fossil Fuels. Burning coal, petrol and diesel pollutes the air. Sewage disposal also pollutes the air, but only Water is left for it once Air is matched with fossil fuels.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 9.1 : Types and Sources of Pollution “Combustion of fossil fuels, mining and industries are the main sources of air pollution.” |
