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Consider the following statements regarding the proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards:1.The BS-VII rules exclusively cover tailpipe exhaust emissions and exclude non-exhaust particulate matter.2.Bharat Stage norms in India are regulated under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 2 only
C 1 only
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because BS-VII rules specifically cover non-exhaust emissions such as brake and tyre wear, in addition to tailpipe emissions. Statement 2 is correct as Bharat Stage norms are regulated under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, subordinate legislation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

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