Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Smog has been coined from a combination of the words fog and smoke.
2.Smog is a condition of fog that has soot or smoke in it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:      Smog term was first used (1905) by Dr H A Des Voeux.

  • Smog has been coined from a combination of the words fog and smoke.
  • Smog is a condition of fog that has soot or smoke in it.

Source: Shankar IAS

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