According to the Central Pollution Control Board $(CPCB)$,particulate matter of what size is responsible for causing the greatest harm to human health?

  • A
    $2.5$ micrometers
  • B
    $2.5$ micrometers or less
  • C
    $25$ micrometers
  • D
    $25$ micrometers or more

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