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Which of the following can control the photochemical smog? (A) Use of catalytic converters in automobiles. (B) Plantation of trees like pinus, pyrus and vilis etc. (C) Using less sulphur containing fossil fuels

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A and C

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B

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A and B

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A, B and C

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C
Usually catalytic converters are used in the automobiles, which prevent the release of nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons to the atmosphere. Certain plants e.g., Pinus, Juniparus, Quercus, Pyrus and Vilis can metabolise nitrogen oxide and therefore, their plantation could help in this matter
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