Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to achieve a 40-percent reduction in pollutant concentration, complying with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM 10 concentrations by 2026.
2.PM 2.5 and PM 10 are two different types of fuel additives that improve the performance and efficiency of vehicles.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. NCAP aims to achieve a 40-percent reduction in pollutant concentration, complying with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM 10 concentrations by 2026.
Statement 2 is incorrect. PM 2.5 and PM 10 are fine particulate matter composed of tiny droplets of liquid, dry solid fragments, and solid cores with liquid coatings that can lead to harmful health effects when inhaled.
Source: ORF
