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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Why is air pollution widespread in urban areas than in rural areas?

Options:

Vehicles are the major contributors and urban area has more vehicles

Higher concentration of industries and thermal power plants

Higher concentration of humans 

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

In India, air pollution is widespread in urban areas than in rural areas because vehicles are the major contributors and urban areas consists of higher number of vehicles. Higher concentration of industries and thermal power plants combining with increased human activities resulted in widespread pollution in urban areas.