With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to reduce air pollution levels across India by 20-30% by 2025-26. 2. Carbon monoxide and ozone are the focus pollutant under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). 3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Which of the statements give above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to reduce air pollution levels across India by 20-30% by 2025-26.
2.Carbon monoxide and ozone are the focus pollutant under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
3.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Which of the statements give above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. NCAP aims to reduce air pollution levels across India by 20-30% by 2025-26. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of NCAP across various government departments and states.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The primary focus of NCAP is on particulate matter (PM), specifically PM10 and PM2.5. These microscopic particles pose the most significant health risks from air pollution in India.

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