Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development · Class 12 · CBSE · Commerce Economics
Which measure most directly helps reduce urban air pollution caused by petrol and diesel vehicles?
Practice question from Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development (Class 12 · CBSE · Commerce Economics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which measure most directly helps reduce urban air pollution caused by petrol and diesel vehicles?
- A.Increasing the use of coal-fired power plants
- B.Promoting compressed natural gas (CNG) in public transportCorrect answer
- C.Replacing public transport with private cars
- D.Increasing the use of firewood in urban households
Solution
CNG burns more cleanly than petrol and diesel and produces fewer harmful pollutants. Its use in public transport can therefore help control urban air pollution.
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