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Match the pollutant(s) in Column I with with the effect(s) in Column II.

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3,9,10,17,21
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Correct option is A. 3,9,10,17,21
Column IColumn II
(i) Oxides of sulphurSulphur 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 dioxideThe irritant red haze in the traffic and congested places is due to oxides of nitrogen.
(iii) Carbon dioxideThe increased amount of $$CO_2$$ in the air is mainly responsible for global warming.
(iv) Nitrate in drinking waterThe 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) LeadDrinking 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.

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