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ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

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Air pollution is one of India’s most serious environmental problems. An enormous and growing population along with rapid growth of cities (urban areas) and development of industry have left many parts of India with some of the heaviest air pollution in the world. In addition to industrial smoke, the growing number of automobiles and trucks in India contribute to the poor air quality. These fuel sources send carbon monoxide, soot, and many different chemicals into the air as well. This pollution is known to Southeast Asia as ____
A
Acid Rain
B
Water Pollution
C
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
D
The Asian Brown Cloud
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India, with a large and growing population of over 1.37 billion, has a huge dependence on fossil fuel for its energy requirements. Combustion of these fuel releases toxic gases into the atmosphere resulting in the pollution of air.

Detailed explanation-2: -Additionally, seasonal influences from dust storms, forest fires, open field fires during harvest season, and sea salt near coastal areas. In Indian cities, a major part of air pollution is sourced, all year around, from burning of diesel, petrol, gas, coal, biomass, and waste and resuspended dust.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s entire population, 1.4 billion people, is exposed to unhealthy levels of ambient PM 2.5-fine particulate matter emitted by factories and cars, among other sources. As of December 8, 2022, government data rated more than sixty cities in India with “poor, ” “very poor, ” or “severe” air quality.

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