NEET2003BotanyEnvironmental IssuesActual
In almost all Indian metropolitan cities like Delhi, the major atmospheric pollutant(s) is/are:
Options
- Asuspended particulate matter (SPM)
- Boxides of sulphur
- Ccarbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
- Doxides of nitrogen.
Correct answer
A. suspended particulate matter (SPM)
Step-by-step solution
In almost all Indian metropolitan cities like Delhi, the major atmospheric pollutants are SO ₂, NO ₂ and particulate matter in which the SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter) in Delhi's air exceeds the permitted levels by over 100 % .