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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to WHO, which is the most polluted city in the world
A
Zabol
B
Bamenda
C
New Delhi
D
Riyadh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most polluted city in the world is Kashgar, China. From the top 10 most polluted cities in the world, 7 most polluted cities are in India. Remaining three cities are Kashgar, China (the most polluted city); Lahore, Pakistan (7th most polluted city); and Birganj, Nepal (9th most polluted city).

Detailed explanation-2: -A recent data by Central Pollution Control Board claimed Delhi to be India’s most polluted city in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delhi was the most polluted city in 2022, with an annual average PM2. 5 concentration of 99.71 ug/m3 – 2.5 times the safe limit (40 ug/m3) set by the CPCB.

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