Question

Which city of India was ranked as the world’s most polluted in the ‘World Air Quality Report 2019’ compiled by IQAir Air Visual?
1. Kanpur
2. Jaipur
3. Varanasi
4. Ghaziabad

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Ghaziabad

The correct answer is Ghaziabad.

• Ghaziabad was ranked as the world’s most polluted city in the world air quality report 2019 compiled by IQ Air Visual.
• In 2019, India was the 5th most polluted country.
• IQ Air has compiled this by taking into consideration PM 2.5 particulate matter.
• On-air filtration, the work is done by IQ Air.
• Air pollution from 2018 to 2019 has decreased.
• As per the report, in India, the world’s 50 most polluted cities are located.
• Reducing air pollution by 30% by 2024 is the objective of the national clean air programme.

 

• From 2018 to 2019, the national air pollution has been decreased by 20%.
• In 2019, the most polluted country was Bangladesh.
• In 2018, India was the third most polluted country.
• The sensor recorded the pollution level and It is maintained by the government.