Civil Services Examination · ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ 79
Consider the following statements: 1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury. 2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment. 3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1, 2 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Fly ash contains toxic heavy metals, coal plants emit SO2 and NOx, and Indian coal has high ash content (30–45%).