Question

Mention any two economic strategies to reduce air pollution.

Answer 1

1. Tax/price instruments – e.g., higher taxes or surcharges on polluting fuels (or a carbon tax) and differentiated fuel taxes to make dirtier fuels more expensive; this discourages use of high-emission fuels and shifts consumption toward cleaner options.
2. Subsidies and tax incentives for clean options – e.g., lower taxes or duties on clean fuels (CNG, biofuels), tax breaks for fuel‑efficient or low‑polluting vehicles, or deductions for emission‑control retrofits to encourage adoption of cleaner technology.