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General Knowledge · Q260

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 260

Q260

Smog is

A.
Nothing but black smoke
B.
A combination of smoke and fog
Answer
C.
A liquid particle resulting from vapour condensation
D.
A solid particle, e.g., fllyash

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Smog is air pollution that reduces visibility. The term "smog" was first used in the early 1900s to describe a mix of smoke and fog. The smoke usually came from burning coal. Smog was common in industrial areas, and remains a familiar sight in cities today. Today, most of the smog we see is photochemical smog.