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- The report assessed the particulate pollution and found that the national capital saw an annual average PM2.5 level of 92.7 µg/m3, placing it at the top of a list of 114 capital cities in the world.
- This was followed by Dhaka in Bangladesh, with a PM2.5 level of 80.2 µg/m3.
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests that annual average PM2.5 levels should not exceed 5 µg/m3.
- However, it’s important to note that air quality can vary from year to year due to a variety of factors, including weather conditions, government policies, and industrial activity.
- Efforts are being made to improve the air quality in New Delhi and other cities around the world.
Question:
Q.1 Which city was declared as the most polluted capital city in the world for the year 2023?a. New Delhi
b. Dhaka
c. Beijing
d. Jakarta