Daily Quiz- 276
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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
Answer Quiz- 275 (November 10)
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.
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