36. System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) is often seen in news. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to SAFAR?
1. The SAFAR system is developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.
2. The SAFAR comes under the control of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3. It is to increase awareness among public regarding the air quality in their city.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Only 1 and 2

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Only 1 and 3

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Only 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is B Only 1 and 3
The SAFAR system is developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune. The SAFAR comes under the control of Ministry of Earth Sciences. The implementation of SAFAR is made possible with an active collaboration with local municipal corporations and various local educational institutions and governmental agencies. The ultimate objective of the project is to increase awareness among general public regarding the air quality in their city well in advance so that appropriate mitigation measures and systematic action can be taken up for betterment of air quality and related health issues. It engineers awareness drive by educating public, prompting self-mitigation and also to help develop mitigation strategies for policy makers

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