%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(7).png "India ranked fifth globally for air pollution in 2024, as reported by IQAir")
- India ranked as the fifth most polluted country, marking an improvement from third place in 2023.
- This was attributed to a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels, although India's annual average of 50.6 µg/m³ still exceeds WHO guidelines by over tenfold, signifying severe pollution levels.
- The report also revealed that 13 of the 20 most polluted cities worldwide were in India, with Byrnihat (Assam) recorded as the most polluted globally.
- The primary sources of this pollution include vehicular emissions, industrial outputs, and crop residue burning.
Question:
Q.1 According to the World Air Quality Report 2024, what was India’s rank among the most polluted countries?a) First
b) Third
c) Fifth
d) Seventh
Answer: c) India improved its ranking from third place in 2023 to fifth in 2024 due to a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels.
