Question: What is the rank of Varanasi in the WHO’s list of 15 most polluted cities?
(a) Third
(b) Fourth
(c) Fifth
(d) Sixth
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
(a) Third
(b) Fourth
(c) Fifth
(d) Sixth
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- In order of measuring air pollution level, a report named Political Leaders Position and Action on Air Quality in India 2014-2019 was released by Climate Trends.
- In the published list, Kanpur in UP is the most polluted city in the world and is ranked one on the list. Faridabad in Haryana has been ranked second and Varanasi third.
- The air quality in Varanasi is ranked third on the WHO’s list of 15 most polluted cities. The situation is deterioration as its MP has focused on beautification and infrastructure.
- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Varanasi reached an alarming 490 in 2017 and 384 in December 2018 which is very poor.
- Delhi is ranked sixth on the list and there has been laziness on part of its elected caretakers in tackling air pollution in the city.
- An AQI between 0 & 50 is considered good , 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate , 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe, as per pollution control authorities.
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