Case study Air pollution in New Delhi

Question 1

What is the estimated population size of New Delhi?

Answer 1

19 million

Question 2

What is the primary air quality indicator mentioned that is affecting New Delhi?

Answer 2

PM2.5

Particle pollution from fine particulates (PM2.5) is a concern when leve

Question 3

What are the two main classifications of air quality in New Delhi?

Answer 3

• Unhealthy
• Very unhealthy

Question 4

What is the biggest contributor to PM2.5 pollution in Delhi?

Answer 4

Road dust

Question 5

What practice related to agriculture significantly contributes to air pollution in Delhi?

Answer 5

Crop burning

Question 6

During which month does crop burning typically peak in Delhi?

Answer 6

November

Question 7

What percentage of air pollution in Delhi is attributed to industrial pollution?

Answer 7

18%

Question 8

Which sector is the main source of PM2.5 emissions in Delhi?

Answer 8

Transport sector

Question 9

What percentage of emissions do trucks and tractors contribute in Delhi?

Answer 9

9%

Question 10

What are the health risks associated with fine particulate matter (PM2.5)?

Answer 10

• Affects lung function
• Worsens asthma
• Increases heart disease risk
• Linked to chronic bronchitis and lung cancer

Question 11

What was the economic cost of air pollution in Delhi in 2015 according to the Indian Institute of Technology?

Answer 11

$10 billion

Question 12

What impact does poor air quality have on corporate recruitment in Delhi?

Answer 12

Drives away top corporate heads

Question 13

How much time do men from low-income households spend outdoors on average?

Answer 13

7 hours a day

Question 14

What is the PM2.5 concentration difference between arterial roads and rooftop monitors in Delhi?

Answer 14

8 times higher

Question 15

What percentage of Delhi’s school children have reported reduced lung function?

Answer 15

More than 40%

Question 16

True or False: Affluent households in Delhi are more affected by air pollution than low-income households.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The main causes of air pollution in Delhi include ________, crop burning, and industrial pollution.

Answer 17

vehicle emissions

Question 18

What are PM10 particles capable of causing in the human body?

Answer 18

• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Asthma attacks
• Hypertension
• Heart diseases

Question 19

What is one significant consequence of air pollution on workplace productivity in Delhi?

Answer 19

Increased work absence due to illness

Question 20

What type of vehicles contribute 80% of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide in Delhi?

Answer 20

Vehicles