Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Which of the following is not the main source of air pollution?

Options:

Use of fertilizers

Mining

Combustion of fossil fuels

Industries

Correct Answer:

Use of fertilizers

Explanation:

Air pollution is taken as the addition of contaminants, like dust, fumes, gas, fog, odour, smoke or vapour to the air in substantial proportion and duration that may be harmful to flora and fauna and to property. With increasing use of varieties of fuels as the source of energy, there is a marked increase in the emission of toxic gases into the atmosphere resulting in the pollution of air. Combustion of fossil fuels, mining and industries are the main sources of air pollution.