Given below are two statements : Statement I : RSPM are those suspended…
2023
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : RSPM are those suspended particulate matters (SPM) whose aerodynamic diameter is more than 10 micron.
Statement II : Fine particles are those SPM whose aerodynamic diameter is less than 2.5 micron.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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Correct answer: D
Statement I is incorrect because RSPM typically refers to particles with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 micrometers or less, not more than. Statement II is correct as fine particles are scientifically defined as having a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less.