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Question

Priority air pollutants included in the air quality index for urban areas in India are :

The correct answer is
$\text{CO}$, $\text{NO}_x$, $\text{PM}_{10}$ and $\text{PM}_{2.5}$, $\text{SO}_x$, $\text{O}_3$, ammonia and Pb

India AQI Priority Pollutants Identified

The national Air Quality Index (AQI) in India utilizes a specific set of priority pollutants measured in urban areas to assess air quality. Understanding these pollutants is key to interpreting the AQI.

Key Pollutants in Indian Urban AQI

The priority air pollutants included in the Air Quality Index for urban areas in India are:

  • Carbon Monoxide ($CO$)
  • Nitrogen Oxides ($NO$_x$)
  • Particulate Matter ($PM$_{10}$ and $PM$_{2.5}$)
  • Sulphur Oxides ($SO$_x$)
  • Ozone ($O$_3$)
  • Ammonia
  • Lead ($Pb$)

This comprehensive list ensures that major air quality issues are tracked effectively.

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