Question

Bharat stage III (BS III) is applicable to

• A. 13 Megacities (Delhi and NCR, Lucknow, Sholapur)
• B. Not applicable in any city of India
• C. 4 metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai) only
• D. Throughout the country

Answer 1

The correct option is D Throughout the country

Bharat Stage norms

Bharat Stage norms are mass emission standard norms equivalent to European norms laid down to reduce air pollution caused due to automobiles.

BS III norms

BS III norms were laid down for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers vehicles.

Since October 2010, they were made applicable throughout India.

Final answer

(B) Throughout the country