According to the standard NCERT treatment, which of the following trees can metabolise nitrogen oxide and so help reduce air pollution?

A $Cocos$
B $Mangifera$
C $Pinus$
D $Eucalyptus$

Answer: C

Plantation of trees such as Pinus, Juniperus, Quercus, Pyrus and Vitis is recommended because they can metabolise nitrogen oxide. The other genera are not in this list.

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