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Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid rain.

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Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid rain.
Reason (R): Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns.

(a)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c)

A is true but R is false

(d)

A is false but R is true

Answer:

(c)

Moderate

Explanation

Acid rain is caused by sulfur oxides, not carbon oxides. Hence, (c) is correct.