New Delhi Air Pollution Quiz

What is the Air Quality Index (AQI) level that prompted New Delhi to take action?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600

Which city successfully cleaned up its air pollution, serving as a comparison to New Delhi?

• Bangkok

• Seoul

• Beijing

• Tokyo

What is one of the main causes of air pollution in New Delhi?

• Oceanic currents

• Desert sandstorms

• Industrial emissions

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the name of the non-profit co-founded by Jyoti Pande Lavakare?

• Care for Air

• Breathe Easy Foundation

• Clean Air Initiative

• Air Quality Alliance

What action did Beijing take to improve its air quality?

• Moved the city

• Banned all vehicles

• Closed all factories

• Invested in air pollution action plan

What is one method New Delhi has tried to reduce pollution?

• Planting more trees

• Sprinkling water on roads

• Building more roads

• Reducing public transport

What is a major contributing factor to New Delhi's smog during the winter?

• Forest fires

• Crop burning

• Heavy rainfall

• Snowfall

What is the name of the program India launched in 2019 to combat air pollution?

• Green India Mission

• Clean Air Programme

• Pollution Control Plan

• Air Quality Initiative

What is one reason for the slow progress in improving air quality in New Delhi?

• Lack of technology

• Lack of strict enforcement

• Lack of public interest

• Lack of funding

What is the AQI level that New Delhi reached, making it the most polluted city?

• 320

• 380

• 420

• 480