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How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?

Air pollution

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Air Pollution

Air consists of oxygen that supports life. Air pollution implies contamination of air, i.e. absence of fresh air (oxygen) to breathe. Various pollutants like CO2, CO, SO2, SO, etc. pollutes air. Air pollution causes hypertension, asthma, respiratory and cardio-vascular problems. Thus, the Indian government should take various steps to control air pollution, avoid deforestation, increase health investment and also search for new alternative pollution free technology such as CNG, etc.

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Chapter 9: Environment and Sustainable Development - Exercise [Page 176]

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NCERT Economics - Indian Economic Development [English] Class 12
Chapter 9 Environment and Sustainable Development
Exercise | Q 5.02 | Page 176

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