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(A) The Assertion is correct because the emission of sulfur dioxide $(SO_2)$ and nitrogen oxides $(NO_x)$ from industrial activities and vehicles reac

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Assertion and Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

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(A) The Assertion is correct because the emission of sulfur dioxide $(SO_2)$ and nitrogen oxides $(NO_x)$ from industrial activities and vehicles reacts with atmospheric water vapor to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid,leading to acid rain.The Reason is also correct because acid rain lowers the $pH$ of the soil and water bodies,which directly damages the foliage (leaves) and growing points (meristematic tissues) of plants,thereby inhibiting their growth and development.Since the damage to plants is a direct consequence of the environmental impact caused by acid rain,the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$. Environmental Protection Act	$(i)$. $1988$
$(b)$. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act	$(ii)$. $1987$
$(c)$. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act	$(iii)$. $1981$
$(d)$. Montreal Protocol	$(iv)$. $1974$
$(e)$. National Forest Policy	$(v)$. $1986$

$A$: High concentration of atmospheric $SO_2$ and $NO_x$ causes acid rain.
$R$: It causes damage to foliage and growing points of plants.

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$A$: High concentration of atmospheric $SO_2$ and $NO_x$ causes acid rain.$R$: It causes damage to foliage and growing points of plants.