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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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has rapid urbanization in Northern India led to?

<p>Challenges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Himalayas (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What exacerbates the smog in Northern India?

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

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

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

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

<p>Increased pollution levels (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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