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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 148

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

  1. Disposal of plastics
  2. Burning of fossil fuels
  3. Deforestation
  4. Excessive use of pesticides
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Answer: (B) Burning of fossil fuels

Explanation

Combustion of coal, petrol and diesel in vehicles, industry and power plants is the main source of air pollution.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: mainly a land/water pollution issue.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: releases CO₂, SO₂, NOx and particulates.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: harmful, but not a direct major source of air pollutants.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: mainly soil/water pollution.