New Delhi Air Pollution Quiz

What is the US Air Quality Index (AQI) range for 'Hazardous' air pollution?

• 0-150

• 150-300

• 300-500

• 500-1000

What are the dangers of breathing in the tiny particles present in the smog?

• Coughs and sore throats

• Headaches and asthma

• Lung problems and cancer

• All of the above

Why does Delhi's smog problem worsen in winter?

• Stronger winds blow in more pollution

• Colder air brings the smog down to the ground

• Burning of coal increases

• Farmers burn straw in their fields

What measures has the Delhi government taken to combat air pollution?

• All of the above

• Stopping non-essential construction work and creating a special group for air pollution

• Spraying water to clear the air and promoting air cleaning machines

• Closing schools and fining polluting vehicles

What is a major cause of Delhi's smog problem?

• Burning of coal

• Burning of straw by farmers

• Fireworks during Diwali

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the special group created by India to focus on air pollution issues?

• To build more smog towers

• To solve air pollution problems as they happen

• To monitor air pollution levels in Delhi

• To ban the use of fireworks during Diwali

What is the effectiveness of the 'smog towers' built in Delhi?

• They have no impact on air pollution

• They significantly improve air quality

• They are still being tested

• They worsen the air pollution

What event in India is known to worsen the city's air pollution problems?

• Diwali festival

• New Year's Eve

• Holi festival

• Cricket World Cup

What impact does the smog have on the Cricket World Cup in India?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Fireworks have been banned for celebrations

• Training sessions have been canceled

What is the main source of the dangerous chemicals and tiny particles in Delhi's smog?

• Fireworks during Diwali

• Burning of straw by farmers

• Burning of coal

• Industrial emissions