Q17 · UPPSC current affairs · 6 September 2026 · PIB · CAQM Framework Urban Road Paving Greening Dust Control

← Q16 Q18 →

English हिंदी

Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) framework:1.CAQM directions supersede state government orders within the National Capital Region regarding air quality.2.CSIR-CRRI is a specialized agricultural research laboratory under the Ministry of Agriculture.

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because CAQM directions supersede state government orders within the NCR regarding air quality. Statement 2 is incorrect because CSIR-CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) is a premier national laboratory under CSIR focused on highway and road engineering, not under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Same topic · past papers

UPSC has asked this before

These previous-year questions sit on the same topic. Open one to practise the earlier ask.

2024 · Q97 · UPPGS
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) : and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Development is being defined as improving living standards and welfare. Reason (R): Growth in per capita income is not a sufficient measure of development. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
View answer →

← 6 September 2026 quiz