The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) establishes National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to monitor and regulate pollutants in the ambient air across different zones in India. What are the NAAQS specifically designed for, including the pollutants covered and the categories of areas like industrial, residential, and sensitive?

  • Water quality only
  • NAAQS for criteria pollutants in various zones
  • Noise levels only
  • All environmental parameters
Answer: 2