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What is the chief cause of air pollution?

Correct answer A. Burning of fuels

Explanation

Combustion of coal, oil, petrol and wood releases smoke, soot, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, making it the leading source of polluted air.

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