Question

In which year did the Air Pollution Control Act come into force in India?

• A. 1971
• B. 1981
• C. 1991
• D. 2001

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1981

• Air pollution is the contamination of air with harmful substances.

• The Air Pollution Control Act came into force in India in 1981.

• Vehicles, industrial establishments, etc., are the main causes of air pollution.

• Main sources of air pollution - Burning of fossil fuels, mining, and industries

• Main gases responsible for air pollution - Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides