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In rural areas, what has contributed significantly to particulate pollution?

(a) Incomplete combustion in vehicles

(b) Using wood for fire and cooking

(c) Fertilisers

(d) All of the mentioned

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I want to ask this question from Particulates topic in chapter Particulates, Acid Rain & Aerosols of Environmental Engineering

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The correct choice is (b) Using wood for fire and cooking

The explanation: In rural areas, due to usage of wood for fire and cooking leading to the emission of soot and other organic gases has significantly contributed to particulate pollution.

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