Question

With respect to controlling vehicular pollution, what is a PUC certificate?

• A. Pollution Under Control (PUC) is a certification process that ensures that the vehicles that are being manufactured are adhering to emission norms.
• B. Pollution Under Control (PUC) is a certification process that ensures that levels of pollutants emitted from vehicle exhaust are not beyond the prescribed legal limits.
• C. Pollution Under Control (PUC) is a certification process that ensures vehicles using diesel have equipment installed to filter oxides of sulphur and nitrogen.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Pollution Under Control (PUC) is a certification process that ensures that levels of pollutants emitted from vehicle exhaust are not beyond the prescribed legal limits.

The smoke emitted from vehicles, if left unchecked, could pollute the environment to a great extent. PUC is a certification mark that is provided to vehicles that undergo the PUC test successfully. The certification indicates that the vehicles emissions are in alignment with standard pollution norms and are not harmful to the environment. All vehicles on Indian roads are mandated to carry a valid PUC certification.