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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In which state or union territory was a temporary ban imposed on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers?

A	Delhi
B	Maharashtra
C	Gujarat
D	Chandigarh

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which state/UT imposed a ban on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers? Notes: Delhi government announced imposition of a temporary ban on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the national capital.

Detailed explanation-2: -Can you drive your BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars in Delhi? Currently, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) is only continuing to the Stage-II of GRAP along with Stage-I in Delhi which does not include a ban on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles has been introduced under Stage III of the revised GRAP and Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, of 1988. The ban is exempted for vehicles falling under emergency, police and government services.

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