Q. Consider the following:

1. Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂)
2. Carbon Dioxide  (CO₂)
3. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
4. Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM)
5. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)

Which of the above are included under the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAQMP)?
Answer: Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
Notes: Under N.A.M.P., four air pollutants viz., Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2, Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM / PM10) have been identified for regular monitoring at all the locations.

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