Question

62. Consider the following statements
1. National Air Monitoring program is operated only by the Central Pollution Control Board
2. The pollutants considered in Air Quality Index are CO, CO2, NH3 and Pb
Select the correct answer from the given code

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

National Air Monitoring program is done by both the Central and State pollution control boards. This index monitors eight pollutants namely CO, PM 2.5, PM 10, NH3, Pb, O3, NO2, SO2. There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe.