| Question | Briefly discuss the concept of air pollution |
| Chapter | Environment and Sustainable Development |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Subject | Economics (Indian Economic Development) |
| Category | Indian Economic Development Class 12 Sandeep Garg Solutions |
Question – Briefly discuss the concept of air pollution.
Answer –
Air pollution is the contamination of air due to poisonous gases like carbon oxide, monoxide, which makes it unfit for consumption.
- Emission from vehicles in urban areas is the major contributor in air pollution.
- Area which have high concentration of industries and thermal power plants also contributes towards air pollution.
- Air pollution causes deadly diseases like hypertension, asthma and cardio vascular problems.
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