Question

Flyash pollution is caused by:

  1. Oil refining
  2. Fertilizer industry
  3. Thermal power plant
  4. Mining

Answer:

Option C: Thermal power plant

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Thermal power plant”.

Thermal power plants are the primary source of flyash pollution.

Flyash is a fine, powdery residue created when coal or other fossil fuels are burned in these plants. It is released into the atmosphere through the plant's smokestacks and can cause significant air pollution.