Environment and Ecology
2022
Environmental Pollution
Climate Change
UPSC Practice Question
In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements:
- The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 µg/m³ and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 µg/m³.
- In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather.
- PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.
- Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma. Which of the statements given above are correct?
B.1 and 4 only
D.1 and 2 only
A.1, 3 and 4
C.2, 3 and 4