- Air pollution is significantly caused by industrial emissions (pollutants released from factories, power plants etc.). - Water pollution is largely caused by sewage discharge, especially untreated or improperly treated wastewater containing pollutants and pathogens. - Soil pollution results from various sources including agricultural inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides, industrial waste, and mining activities. - Noise pollution is commonly generated by construction activities, traffic, industrial machinery, etc.
Match the pollution type with its major source. Pollution Type a. Air Pollution b. Water Pollution c. Soil Pollution d. Noise Pollution Major Source I. Sewage II. Industrial emissions III. Use of chemical fertilizers IV. Construction activities Codes: a b c d (1) I II IV III (2) II I III IV (3) I II III IV (4) IV II I III
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 2 2025 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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