Q. With reference to National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to improve air quality at city, regional and national level.
2. It has a target of 25% reduction of PM10 and PM2.5 concentration by 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is correctIt is a comprehensive initiative in partnership with various Ministries and States to improve air quality at city, regional and national level. 
  • Statement 2 is incorrectIt has a target of 20%–30% reduction of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentration by 2024. 

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