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Name any two sources which causes air pollution due to Suspended Particulate Matter $(\text{SPM}).$

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Two sources which cause air pollution are as follows:
$i.$ Automobiles which bum diesel and petrol, produce $\text{SPM}$ which remain suspended in air and reduce visibility. When inhaled, they cause diseases.
$ii.$ Industrial activities like manufacturing of steel and mining give out $\text{SPM}$ which also pollute the atmosphere.

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