JPSC 2021 · Question 120 of 198

Under Government of India's National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) covering 312 cities/towns in 29 States and 6 Union Territories of the country, which of the following combination has been identified for regular monitoring at all the locations?

Environment

ASulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)Correct
BSulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10)
CCO, NO2, PM10 and PM2.5
DCO, NO2, Oxygen Difluoride (OF2) and PM2.5

Answer: A. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Explanation

NAMP's core monitored pollutants at all locations are SO2, NO2, PM10 (with PM2.5 added), hence option (a).

Source: JPSC Combined Civil Services (PT) 2021 (Advt 01/2021, held 19 Sep 2021), GS Paper-I (General Studies), Booklet Series-A; answers per official REVISED answer key (published 08 Oct 2021 on jpsc.gov.in, via JagranJosh), each cross-checked against factual records; Paper-I Q22.

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