Question

According to the fuel, vehicle engines will also need to be upgraded. Bharat stage II (BS-II) is applicable in India in

• A. 13 Megacities (Delhi and NCR, Lucknow, Sholapur)
• B. Throughout the country
• C. Not applicable in any city of India
• D. Four metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai) only

Answer 1

The correct option is C Not applicable in any city of India

Bharat Stage II norms

Bharat Stage II norms were laid down in 2001 to reduce the emission of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide from petrol powered passenger vehicles.

They are equivalent to Euro II norms.

Currently, they are no longer applicable in a single city of India.

Final answer

(c) Not applicable in any city of India