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The suspended particles released by combustion of coal in air may lead to a health disease. Select the correct option.
Options:
A .  Night Blindness
B .  Asthma
C .  Arthritis
D .  Goitre
Answer: Option B
:
B
Suspended particulate matter (SPM) refers tomicroscopic solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere.Air pollutants consist of gaseous pollutants, odours, and SPM, (suspended particulate matter) such as dust, fumes, mist, and smoke. The high concentration of these in and nearurban areas causes severe pollution to the surroundings.High amount of SPM in airleads to respiratory problems andlung related diseases like asthma.

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