Centre Claims No Direct Deaths Due to Air Pollution
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त्वरित संशोधन
The Union Health Ministry stated that there is no conclusive data to establish a direct correlation between death and air pollution.
Air pollution is considered a triggering factor for respiratory ailments.
दृश्य सामग्री
Air Pollution and Mortality: Key Statistics
Highlights the government's claim and provides context on air pollution's impact.
- Government Claim
- No Direct Deaths
- Air Pollution as a Trigger
- Respiratory Ailments
The Union Health Ministry stated that there is no conclusive data to establish a direct correlation of death exclusively due to air pollution.
Air pollution is identified as one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases.
परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Environmental pollution and its impact on public health
Government policies and initiatives to combat air pollution
Challenges in assessing the direct impact of environmental factors on mortality
Constitutional provisions related to environmental protection
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सारांश
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the impact of air pollution on human health: 1. Air pollution is a significant risk factor for respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. Studies have conclusively established a direct causal relationship between short-term exposure to PM2.5 and increased mortality rates. 3. Air pollution primarily affects the respiratory system and has minimal impact on cardiovascular health. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.1 and 2 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statement 1 is correct as air pollution is a known risk factor for respiratory diseases. Statement 2 is incorrect as establishing a conclusive direct causal relationship is challenging due to multiple factors. Statement 3 is incorrect as air pollution significantly impacts cardiovascular health.
2. With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. NCAP aims to achieve a 20% to 30% reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations by 2024, using 2017 as the base year. 2. The program covers all cities in India with a population of over one million. 3. NCAP focuses solely on reducing industrial emissions and does not address vehicular pollution. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.1 and 2
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statement 1 is correct regarding the NCAP target. Statement 2 is incorrect as NCAP initially covered 102 cities, later expanded. Statement 3 is incorrect as NCAP addresses multiple sources of pollution, including vehicular emissions.
3. Which of the following pollutants is NOT directly emitted from anthropogenic sources but is formed as a secondary pollutant in the atmosphere?
- A.Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
- B.Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
- C.Ozone (O3)
- D.Particulate Matter (PM10)
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Ozone (O3) is a secondary pollutant formed through photochemical reactions involving primary pollutants like NOx and VOCs. The other options are directly emitted from sources like industries and vehicles.
4. Assertion (A): Air pollution contributes to increased incidence of respiratory diseases. Reason (R): Air pollutants can irritate the respiratory tract and impair lung function. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.A is true but R is false
- D.A is false but R is true
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why air pollution leads to respiratory diseases.