CLEAN : Public health emergency declared in smog hit New Delhi

The video discusses smog formation during winter due to pollutants like nitrous oxide from vehicles and thermal power plants. It highlights the severe pollution in Delhi, exacerbated by biomass burning, and its impact on vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. The video emphasizes the need to reduce biomass burning to mitigate these health risks.

What is a primary cause of smog formation during winter?

• Cold air trapping pollutants

• Warm air mixing with pollutants

• Rain washing away pollutants

• Wind dispersing pollutants

Which pollutants are mainly responsible for smog formation?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane

In the case of Delhi, which of the following is NOT a major contributor to pollution?

• Solar power plants

• Biomass burning

• Thermal power plants

• Vehicle emissions

Who are most affected by air pollution according to the transcript?

• Tourists

• Middle-aged individuals

• Children and the elderly

• Young adults

What is suggested as a solution to reduce serious air pollution problems?

• Building more thermal power plants

• Burning more biomass

• Stopping biomass burning

• Increasing vehicle emissions