WHO Report: India's Cities in Top 20 Polluted List
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report released in 2015, a significant portion of the world's most polluted cities were located in India.
- The report identified the 20 most polluted cities globally based on air quality data.
- Out of these 20 cities, 10 cities were from India.
This highlights the severe air quality challenges faced by many Indian urban centers at that time.
Important Questions from Environmental pollution
Which one of the following is a major environmental issue in eastern Canada?
One of the main causes of air pollution in cities is emissions from vehicles like cars and trucks. Cars emit various pollutants which are bad for human health when inhaled, like
1) Nitrogen oxides (NO x)
2) Carbon monoxide (CO)
3) Carbon dioxide (CO 2)
4) Benzene
Which of the above pollutants are not tolerated by human beings even at very low levels?Which of the following substances are harmful for health if present in food items?
1) Pesticide residues
2) Lead
3) Metanil yellow
4) Mercury
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the commonly used household item(s) release Bisphenol A (BPA) which is an endocrine disruptor and bad for human health?
1. Steel utensils
2. Plastic coffee mugs
3. Aluminium utensils
4. Plastic water storage bottles
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Which one of the following is a cause of acid rains?
