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Under the proposed BS-VII emission standards, which of the following specific category of vehicles is primarily targeted for these new norms?

A Heavy commercial diesel trucks exceeding 12 tonnes
B Category M1 vehicles
C Agricultural tractors and combine harvesters
D Two-wheelers and commercial three-wheelers only

Correct answer: (b) Category M1 vehicles

Explanation

Option B is correct because the proposed BS-VII rules specifically apply to M1 category vehicles (motor vehicles used for passenger transport having no more than eight seats in addition to the driver seat). Options B, C, and D do not represent the primary target category mentioned in the draft amendments.

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