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Which of the following is a criteria pollutant as per National Ambient Air Quality Standards?
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Criteria pollutants include CO, NOx, SO2, particulate matter, and others regulated for public health.
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Feb 20, 2026
$CO_2$
$NH_3$
$CFCs$
CO
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The Correct Option is
D
Solution and Explanation
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic criteria pollutant, capable of causing severe health effects by hindering oxygen transport in the blood.
CO
2
and CFCs, unlike CO, are not classified as criteria pollutants under NAAQS.
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