Match the pollutant(s) in Column I with with the effect(s) in Column II.
Correct option is A. 3,9,10,17,21
Column I | Column II |
(i) Oxides of sulphur | Sulphur dioxide is a poisonous gas. It has been reported that even a low concentration of sulphur dioxide causes respiratory diseases e.g., asthma, bronchitis etc. |
(ii) Nitrogen dioxide | The irritant red haze in the traffic and congested places is due to oxides of nitrogen. |
(iii) Carbon dioxide | The increased amount of $$CO_2$$ in the air is mainly responsible for global warming. |
(iv) Nitrate in drinking water | The maximum limit of nitrate in drinking water is $$50\,ppm$$. Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause disease such as methemoglobinemia ('blue baby' syndrome) |
(v) Lead | Drinking water gets contaminated with lead when lead pipes are used for transportation of water. The prescribed upper limit concentration of lead in drinking water is about $$50 \,ppb.$$ Lead can damage kidney. |