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Statement I: Solid and liquid wastes of industries are dumped over the surface of soil. Statement II: Major cause of air pollution is the smoke produced by the burning of coal and mineral oil. - Commercial Applications

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Statement I: Solid and liquid wastes of industries are dumped over the surface of soil.

Statement II: Major cause of air pollution is the smoke produced by the burning of coal and mineral oil.

Options

  • only I is correct.

  • only II is correct.

  • both I and II are correct.

  • both I and II are wrong.

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Solution

both I and II are correct.

Explanation:

Statement I is correct because Industrial solid and liquid wastes are frequently deposited on soil, resulting in land and water pollution.

Statement II is correct because air pollution is mainly caused by smoke from coal and mineral oil combustion, which releases harmful gases and particulate particles into the environment.

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Chapter 16: Industrial Pollution and Degradation of Environment - EXERCISES [Page 180]

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C. B. Gupta Commercial Applications [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 16 Industrial Pollution and Degradation of Environment
EXERCISES | Q I. 3. | Page 180
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