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Air pollution

Asked 23 times across 5 UPSC exams over 44 years (1979–2023), peaking in 2014.
23
PYQs
5/4
Exams
15
Years active
1979–2023
Span
2014
Peak
23/23
Answers

Sample questions

LDCE2023
As per the 'Air Quality Life Index (AQLI)' Annual Update 2023', poor air quality decreases the average Indian's life expectancy by
  1. A 5.1 years
  2. B 5.3 years
  3. C 6.1 years
  4. D 6.3 years ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CSE2022

Consider the following

  1. Carbon monoxide
  2. Nitrogen oxide
  3. Ozone
  4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of

which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 2 and 4 only ✓
  3. C 4 only
  4. D 1, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste
CDS2022
Which one of the following is the main reason of acid rains ?
  1. A Dissolution of sulphur and nitrogen oxides in rain ✓
  2. B Dissolution of dust particles in rain
  3. C Dissolution of minerals in rain
  4. D Dissolution of soil solution in rain
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste

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