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Q. Artificial way of causing rainfall to reduce air pollution makes use of:

[A] silver iodide and potassium iodide

[B] silver nitrate and potassium iodide

[C] silver iodide and potassium nitrate

[D] silver nitrate and potassium chloride

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Artificial rainfall (cloud seeding) is a method used to induce precipitation by dispersing substances into the clouds. The most common chemicals used are silver iodide (AgI) and potassium iodide (KI).

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Q. Artificial way of causing rainfall to reduce air pollution makes use of:

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