Air Pollution in India

What is the main cause of the toxic air in India?

• Industrial pollution

• Fireworks during Diwali

• Burning of fields

• All of the above

Why do farmers burn remnants of their crops after harvest?

• To generate electricity

• To create smoke for a festival

• To quickly prepare fields for the next planting

• To protest against pollution

What measures did New Delhi take to combat the severe smog?

• Ordered all construction work to stop

• All of the above

• Restricted the number of cars on the road

• Declared a public health emergency

What is the major source of pollution in India?

• Automobiles

• Industrial pollution

• Fireworks during Diwali

• Burning of fields

What is the reason for the denial or indifference towards pollution among India's growing middle-class?

• Fear of government regulations

• Inability to afford air purifiers

• Belief that pollution is the price of economic progress

• Lack of awareness

What is the purpose of the plants in Kamal Meattle's rooftop greenhouse?

• To produce oxygen

• All of the above

• To provide an inexpensive method of air purification

• To absorb chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene

What is the main challenge in solving the air pollution problem in India?

• Lack of government initiatives

• Complexity of the problem

• Inadequate technology

• Lack of awareness among the public

What is the impact of the smog on the health of the residents in India?

• Delayed or canceled flights

• All of the above

• Difficulty in breathing

• Severe throat infections

What is the main reason for the delay or cancellation of flights at New Delhi's international airport?

• Air traffic congestion

• Pilot strike

• Technical issues with the aircraft

• Poor visibility due to smog

Out of the world's top 30 cities with the highest annual levels of air pollution, how many are located in India?

• 0

• 5

• 10

• 22