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What is the definition of air pollution according to the Indian Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
Any gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentrations that may be injurious to human beings or other living creatures
What are the prime sources of air pollution mentioned in the text?
Industries, power plants, smelters, mines, and refineries
Why is clean and pure air essential for human health and survival?
To maintain normal composition of air for living systems
How much air does a man approximately breathe by weight each day according to the text?
16 kg
In a simple sense, what does air pollution mean?
The presence of any air pollutant in the atmosphere
Test your knowledge about the introduction and importance of air pollution. Explore the significance of clean and pure air for human health and survival, as well as the potential adverse effects of changes in air composition.
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