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Sooty and sulphurous smog formed due to combustion of fossil fuels particularly in winter, continues throughout the day and night. When the moist atmospheric air's water vapor condenses on the solid particles of smoke thereby forming smog (smoke + fog), it causes

a.

poor visibility due to sky darkening.

b.

irritation in eyes.

c.

respiratory trouble.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c).

Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).

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