10 Questions
Under which ministry does the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) operate?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
What year was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India established?
1974
How many zonal offices does the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have?
Seven
What is the responsibility of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding environmental assessments?
Conducting environmental assessments and research
Who appoints the chairperson of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet of the Government of India
What percentage of air pollution in Delhi is attributed to vehicular emissions according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
41%
According to the WHO, what is the estimated death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma in India?
Fifth highest in the world
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India, what happened to the water quality of the Yamuna and Ganges river basins?
Improved
How many children in Delhi are estimated to have irreversible lung damage due to poor air quality?
2.2 million or 50%
What did Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra compare Delhi's condition to in a statement about pollution?
Narak (hell)
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