Air Pollution — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Air Quality Index (AQI) in India is/are correct? 1. The AQI is calculated for eight major pollutants. 2. A higher AQI value indicates better air quality. 3. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to achieve a 20-30% reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations by 2024, taking 2017 as the base year. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: 1. Classical Smog : Sulfur Dioxide 2. Photochemical Smog : Ground-level Ozone 3. Acid Rain : Methane Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following are considered primary air pollutants? 1. Carbon Monoxide 2. Ground-level Ozone 3. Sulfur Dioxide 4. Peroxyacetyl Nitrates (PANs) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The 'Right to pollution-free water and air' has been recognized as a fundamental right under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following measures are part of India's strategy to control vehicular pollution? 1. Implementation of Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms. 2. Promotion of Electric Vehicles (EVs) through schemes like FAME India. 3. Mandatory installation of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) units in all vehicles. 4. Odd-even scheme for private vehicles in certain cities. Select the correct answer using the code given below: