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Q1medium

Which of the following pollutants are considered while calculating the Air Quality Index (AQI) in India?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: 1. It provides for the establishment of Central and State Pollution Control Boards. 2. It empowers the Central Government to issue directions to close down any industry. 3. It was enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to achieve a specific reduction in particulate matter concentration by 2024. What is the target reduction percentage and the base year for this calculation?

Q4easy

Which of the following constitutional provisions has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the 'right to a clean environment'?

Q5medium

The 'Odd-Even' scheme, implemented in Delhi, is an example of a measure taken under which of the following frameworks?