Question

Bharat stage IV (BS IV) was applicable to

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

BS IV norms were laid down for four wheelers.

These norms were initially implemented in 13 megacities in April 2010.

It was applicable throughout the country in April 2017.

Final answer

(B) Throughout the country