Exposure to benzene pollution can occur through combustion sources (vehicles, smoking, burning) and off-gassing from various materials and products (solvents, paints, finishes).
Which of the following are the reasons/ factors for exposure to benzene pollution ? 1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Wood burning 4. Using varnished wooden furniture 5. Using products made of polyurethane Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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