As per the world health organisation (WHO) specification, the
maximum permissible concentration (i.e., TLV) of particulate matter in air
is __________ μg/m3
.(μg-microgram)
(A) 10
(B) 90
(C) 800
(D) 750

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) 90

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