Question
Download Solution PDFMatch List I with List II
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List I Air Quality Index |
List II Colour Code |
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| A | 0-50 | 1 | Yellow |
| B | 101-200 | 2 | Red |
| C | 201-300 | 3 | Green |
| D | 301-400 | 4 | Orange |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct response is A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2.
Key Points
- The air quality index (AQI) is a statistic that indicates how contaminated the air is now or will become in the future.
- As the AQI rises, a greater percentage of the population is expected to suffer from negative health effects.
Therefore, A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2 is correct option.
Additional Information
- The AQI is the most used metric for describing ozone levels at ground level.
- The AQI, on the other hand, can be used to represent five contaminants that are harmful to human health.
The AQI monitors eight important air contaminants in the atmosphere which are mentioned below:
| Particles of matter (PM10) |
| Particles of matter (PM2.5) |
| CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) |
| Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) |
| Ozone (O3) |
| Ammonia (NH3) |
| Lead (Pb) |
Important Points
In 2014, the government of India launched National Air Quality to measure the air quality in cities and towns with the slogan One Number – One Color – One Description.
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