The two statements given below are : Statement (I) : The adverse effects of…
2023
The two statements given below are :
Statement (I) : The adverse effects of air pollution are not limited to human health alone.
Statement (II) : Air pollutants released from various industrial processes have significant adverse effects on important materials.
In the context of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
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Correct answer: A
Statement I: The adverse effects of air pollution are not limited to human health alone.
This is true. While human respiratory and cardiovascular health are major concerns, air pollution also impacts ecosystems, climate, and physical materials.
It affects biodiversity (acid rain damaging forests), aquatic life (acidification of water bodies), and visibility (smog).
Statement II: Air pollutants released from various industrial processes have significant adverse effects on important materials.
This is also true. Specific pollutants like Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) react with moisture in the air to form acid rain, which corrodes metals and dissolves stone.
A classic example in the Indian context is the Taj Mahal, where industrial emissions caused "marble cancer," leading to the yellowing and pitting of the structure.