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MONIKA SRIVASTAVAAIR 16· 2025

Question Q.9Elaborate with examplesGS1GS1

"Air pollution is as much an issue of equity and justice as it is an environmental one." Elaborate with examples. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

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Introduction

Per WHO Air Equality Report, India's life expectancy of Indians exposed to air pollution has been reduced by more than 2 years. Delhi has been considered as world's most polluted capital city.

32 words

Main Body

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE OF AIR POLLUTION

1Rising pollutants in atmosphere: PM 2.5, PM 10
2Issue of acid rain
3[Respiratory issues] among plants and animals
4Biodiversity losses and extinction
5Change in [weather patterns] due to air pollution (CO condensation nuclei around dust particles)
6Formation of smog due to smoke and fog

Hence, Russian Revolution 1917 led to rise of Bipolar world during cold war era and has immense impact on local and international arena.

78 words7 paragraphs
  • WHO reference
  • Specific data on life expectancy
  • Clear structure with environmental impacts
  • Delhi example relevant and current
  • Specific pollutant types mentioned

Topper

MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

Environmental issues - Air pollution

Air pollution as equity and justice issue

Writing Stats

110

Total words

7

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