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4. If an activity in a city is said to be ‘anthropogenic’, it is ____________________.

(a) originating in human activity (b) increasing human activity
(c) affecting human activity (d) responding to human activity
5. Which of the following shows the correct figures in the number of deaths caused by
outdoor PM2.5 and domestic air pollution as mentioned in paragraph 3?

domestic domestic domestic domestic
air air air
pollution pollution pollution air PM 2.5
39% PM 2.5 48 PM 2.5 44% PM 2.5 pollution
61% 52% 56% 60% 40%

(I) (II) (III) (IV)

(a) Option (i) (b) Option (ii) (c) Option (iii) (d) Option (iv)
6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the reasons for deteriorating air
quality of India?
(a) industrial expansion, population density
(b) population density, anthropogenic activities

(c) industrial expansion, increased usage of automobiles
(d) forest density, anthropogenic activities
7. Find a word from the passage which means ‘forecasted’. (para 2)
8. Find a word from the passage which means ‘completely’. (para 3)

9. The cities of Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai have a combined population of more than
4.6 crore people. (True/False)

10. One of the most significant sources of air pollution in cities is ____________________.
11. Why has India’s air quality deteriorated?

12. How could the filthy air impact humans and other things?
Answers: 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. d 6. c

7. predicted 8. entirely 9. False 10. vehicle traffic emissions

11. India’s air quality has deteriorated due to industrial expansion, population
density, anthropogenic activities, and greater use of automobiles.
12. The filthy air could impact human health in a negative way, and also affect
the biodiversity, other life forms, heritage, cultural buildings, and even
climate in the longer term.

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