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UPSC CSE Prelims Pollution Types, Indicators & Atmospheric Distinctions Flashcards

Master 10 pollution types, indicators & atmospheric distinctions concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Name two of the eight "Criteria Pollutants" regulated under India's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).


There are 8 total pollutants (e.g., PM10, SO2...). Do NOT include greenhouse gases like CO2.

Question

Complete the distinction regarding hazardous air pollutants:


Unlike criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants like are considered to have because they are highly carcinogenic or mutagenic.

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