Delhi air pollution: GRAP Stage III invoked; hybrid-mode classes up to Class 5 – Quiz (09.11.2026)

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Delhi air pollution: GRAP Stage III invoked; hybrid-mode classes up to Class 5 – Quiz (09.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which body, working under Supreme Court directions on Delhi-NCR pollution, was dissolved when CAQM was set up in 2020?

Correct Answer: A [EPCA]

Explanation:

EPCA (Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority) – set up in 1998 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, chaired by Bhure Lal. A 2021 Act made CAQM permanent.

2.  
Under GRAP for Delhi-NCR, Stage III corresponds to which AQI category?

Correct Answer: C [Severe]

Explanation:

Severe (AQI 401–450). Stage I – Poor, II – Very Poor, IV – Severe+ (above 450). Stages can also be invoked in advance on forecasts.

3.  
Which atmospheric phenomenon traps pollutants near the ground in Delhi during winter?

Correct Answer: B [Temperature inversion]

Explanation:

Temperature inversion – warm air sits over cold air near the ground, blocking vertical mixing. Low wind speed and stubble burning add to it.

4.  
Which Tamil Nadu city is listed as a 'non-attainment city' under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?

Correct Answer: A [Thoothukudi]

Explanation:

Thoothukudi – one of Tamil Nadu's four NCAP cities, with Chennai, Madurai and Tiruchirappalli. NCAP was launched in 2019 by the Environment Ministry (MoEFCC).

5.  
Article 239AA, giving Delhi special status as the National Capital Territory, was inserted by which Amendment?

Correct Answer: C [69th Amendment]

Explanation:

69th Amendment (1991) – on the Balakrishnan Committee's advice it created a legislature and ministry; public order, police and land stay with the Centre. 61st – voting age 18.

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