Question

In November 2016, New Delhi faced a severe increase in air pollution levels which continued for more than 2 weeks. Identify the major contributors to this situation from the below-given options.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Stubble burning in the nearby farming villages
• D. Cigarette smoking

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

True

B

False

C

Stubble burning in the nearby farming villages

Delhi has more than 7.4 million vehicles on its roads, with an additional 1,200 being added each day leading to the increase in emission of pollutants. These include vehicular and industrial air pollutants, garbage and brick kilns. Stubble burning by farmers in neighbouring states has also been a contributor to the city's misery.