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प्रश्न
What is the connection between urbanisation and air pollution?
उत्तर
The major connection between urbanisation and air pollution are automobiles, industries, burning of garbage and brick kilns. These sources release pollutants such as oxides of carbon, oxides of sulphur, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons, ozone, chlorofluoromethanes, etc.
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Study the picture and answer the questions :
1) Name the type of pollution shown in the picture
2) Name one source of this pollution
3) How does this pollution affect human health?
4) Write one measure to reduce this pollution
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