Which of the following statements are true?
(A) In urban areas of India, vehicles are the major contributors to air pollution.
(B) Vehicular emissions have the maximum impact on the general population.
(C) Vehicular emissions are high-level sources of pollution.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (B) only
In cities, vehicles are the main cause of air pollution. Their exhaust is let out close to the ground, where people breathe.
(A) In urban areas of India, vehicles are the major contributors to air pollution. — Correct. In urban areas vehicles are the major contributors.
(B) Vehicular emissions have the maximum impact on the general population. — Correct. Being at ground level, they reach people directly.
(C) Vehicular emissions are high-level sources of pollution. — Incorrect. They are ground level sources.
NCERT (2026-27): “7.3 State of India’s Environment … In India, air pollution is widespread in urban areas where vehicles are the major contributors and in a few other areas which have a high concentration of industries and thermal power plants. Vehicular emissions are of particular concern since these are ground level sources and, thus, have the maximum impact on the general population. …” |