Question
Which of the following are some important pollutants released by the steel industry in India?
1. Oxides of sulphur
2. Oxides of nitrogen
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Carbon dioxide
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Which of the following are some important pollutants released by the steel industry in India?
1. Oxides of sulphur
2. Oxides of nitrogen
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Carbon dioxide
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• Correct Answer: D
• The steel industry emits SOx from sulfur-containing coal/coke combustion, NOx from high-temperature furnace processes, CO from incomplete combustion, and CO₂ from fuel burning and iron ore reduction reactions.
• All four are significant pollutants released during steel manufacturing.
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