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What geographical feature in Northern India exacerbates the smog in the region?

  • The Thar Desert
  • The Western Ghats
  • The Himalayas (correct)
  • The Ganges River
  • Which sector is identified as a major contributor to pollution in Northern India?

  • The agricultural sector
  • The industrial sector (correct)
  • The tourism sector
  • The service sector
  • What traditional agricultural practice significantly contributes to air pollution in Northern India?

  • Crop rotation
  • Greenhouse cultivation
  • Crop burning (correct)
  • Organic farming
  • What has the widespread use of fertilizers in Northern India led to?

    <p>Water and soil contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has rapid urbanization in Northern India led to?

    <p>Challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical feature traps pollutants and exacerbates the smog in Northern India?

    <p>The Himalayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to pollution in Northern India due to increased emissions of particulate matter?

    <p>Industrial sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agricultural practice significantly contributes to air pollution in Northern India?

    <p>Crop burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the widespread use of fertilizers in Northern India have?

    <p>Leads to water and soil contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has rapid urbanization in Northern India led to in terms of pollution?

    <p>Increased pollution levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of rapid industrialization in Northern India?

    <p>Increased emissions of particulate matter and other harmful pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes significantly to water and soil contamination in Northern India?

    <p>Widespread use of fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What exacerbates the smog in Northern India?

    <p>The Himalayas acting as a natural barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional agricultural practice significantly contributes to air pollution in Northern India?

    <p>Crop burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of rapid urbanization in Northern India on pollution?

    <p>Increased pollution levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the Himalayas on pollution in Northern India?

    <p>They act as a natural barrier, trapping pollutants and exacerbating the smog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of traditional agricultural practices in Northern India?

    <p>Significant contribution to air pollution through crop burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to pollution in Northern India due to increased emissions of particulate matter?

    <p>Industrial sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the widespread use of fertilizers in Northern India?

    <p>Water and soil contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has rapid urbanization in Northern India had on pollution?

    <p>Increased pollution levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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