Fly-ash is a by-product of:

lime

coal

pig iron

gypsum

Solution

Correct option is A

Fly Ash:
It is a byproduct of the burning of coal in electric power generating plants.
It is called fly ash because it is transported from the combustion chamber by exhaust gases.
It is collected from the exhaust gases by electrostatic precipitators or bag filters.

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