Air Pollution : Paris and Delhi

Question 1 How much micrograms per cubic meter of Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10) is considered safe for environment?

a) 80
b) 91
c) 93
d) 100

Question 2 Which of the following measures have been taken by the government of Paris to check the high level of Particulate Matter 10 in the city?

i)  Odd - even number scheme for vehicles
ii) Free public transport
iii) Only hybrid, electric and vehicles carrying 3 or more than 3 passengers are allowed on the roads.
iv) Regulation on speed of vehicles

a) i and ii only
b) All of the above
c) i,  ii and iii only
d) ii and iv only

Question 3 Which of the following factors is/are responsible for the high level of pollution in Delhi?

a) Vehicular pollution.
b) Post harvest burning of stalk in neighbouring state.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Question 4: Recently, the Supreme Court of India while emphasising the problem of poor air quality in Delhi has termed the city's atmosphere as 'gas chamber'. Which of the following constraints is/are responsible for ineffective pollution control in the city?

a) Weak state capacity.
b) Corruption in construction business.
c) Toothless pollution control boards.
d) All of the above

Answers

1) a
2) b
3) c
4) d