Daily Quiz- 276

GK Bank

Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:27 PM Nov 11, 2025 IST

Q1. The National Emission Inventory (NEMI) was developed by which organization?

A. MoEFCC

B. CPCB

C. IIT Kanpur

D. ISRO

Q2. Which pollutant is classified as a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP)?

A. CO₂

B. Methane (CH₄)

C. N₂O

D. CFC-12

Q3. Which Indian scheme funds state pollution boards for air quality action plans?

A. CAMPA

B. NCAP

C. FAME-II

D. NAMASTE

Q4. The Source Apportionment Studies in Delhi indicate the largest wintertime PM contribution from:

A. Vehicular exhaust

B. Construction dust

C. Biomass and stubble burning

D. Industrial emissions

Q5. India’s long-term air-pollution control strategy aligns with which SDG?

A. SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)

B. SDG 13 (Climate Action)

C. SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)

D. All of the above

1. A

Explanation: PM₂.₅ (Particulate Matter < 2.5 µm) was introduced due to its serious health impacts.

2. B

Explanation: CPCB was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; later entrusted with Air Act 1981 functions.

3. C

Explanation: Around 800 manual and continuous stations operate across India for ambient air quality data.

4. D

Explanation: Ahmedabad introduced India’s first city-wide real-time AQI network in 2017 with support from US EPA.

5. B

Explanation: India partners with CCAC, a UNEP-led coalition to reduce short-lived climate pollutants.