OPSC OCS 2023 · Question 90 of 97

National Air Quality Index (AQI) is launched by the government to monitor the quality of air in major urban centres across the country on a real-time basis and enhancing public awareness for taking mitigative action. In this context, consider the following statements: (1) AQI will have 'one number, one colour and one description to inform the public about air quality in a simple and easily understandable format (2) There are six AQI categories, namely: good, satisfactory. moderately polluted, poor, very poor and severe (3) The index considers eight pollutants PM10, PM2.5, NO, SO,, CO, O,, NH, and Pb Which of the statements given above are correct?

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1. A2 and 3 only
2. B1 and 3 only
3. C1 and 2 only
4. D1, 2 and 3Correct