A truck driver had to pay Rs 1000 as challan as his truck was emitting black soot. Why do you think he was penalised? Was it justified? Discuss.

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To check environmental pollution, the government has imposed fines and penalties on vehicles and industries which cause air pollution. Since the truck was emitting black soot, this implies that it was polluting the air. Therefore, the truck driver was penalised. Yes, it was justified because only then the transport operators will adhere to the norms laid down by the government.

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