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What is the ranking of outdoor air pollution as a cause of death in India according to the Global Burden of Disease Report?
What is the ranking of outdoor air pollution as a cause of death in India according to the Global Burden of Disease Report?
- Third leading cause of death
- Fifth leading cause of death (correct)
- First leading cause of death
- Second leading cause of death
According to the research study by University of Chicago, Harvard, and Yale, how much is the life expectancy reduced by high Particulate Matter (PM) concentration for 660 million Indians living in urban conglomerates?
According to the research study by University of Chicago, Harvard, and Yale, how much is the life expectancy reduced by high Particulate Matter (PM) concentration for 660 million Indians living in urban conglomerates?
- 4.5 years
- 2.5 years
- 3.2 years (correct)
- 1.5 years
What is one of the proposed solutions for combating air pollution, as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the proposed solutions for combating air pollution, as mentioned in the text?
- Encouraging the transition to cleaner and renewable energy sources (correct)
- Reducing regulatory measures on industrial emissions
- Increasing the use of kerosene for lighting and cooking
- Using outdated technologies for sustainable solutions
What is one of the strategies mentioned in the text to address vehicular congestion and improve air quality in urban areas?
What is one of the strategies mentioned in the text to address vehicular congestion and improve air quality in urban areas?
What is the primary focus of the technology and innovation strategy mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of the technology and innovation strategy mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key components of the international collaboration strategy to combat transboundary air pollution?
What is one of the key components of the international collaboration strategy to combat transboundary air pollution?
What did the World Health Organization (WHO) identify as a major environmental health hazard?
What did the World Health Organization (WHO) identify as a major environmental health hazard?
According to the latest data released by WHO, how many deaths were attributed to indoor and outdoor air pollution in people under 60 in 2012?
According to the latest data released by WHO, how many deaths were attributed to indoor and outdoor air pollution in people under 60 in 2012?
Which air-borne particles have reached alarming proportions in most Indian cities, posing additional risk of respiratory diseases and other health problems?
Which air-borne particles have reached alarming proportions in most Indian cities, posing additional risk of respiratory diseases and other health problems?
Who is particularly at high risk due to the issue of indoor air pollution?
Who is particularly at high risk due to the issue of indoor air pollution?
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