Under the Clean India Mission, the Air Quality Index is a major initiative. When was it launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) October 2014.
· Launch Date: The Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched on October 17, 2014, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
· Purpose: The AQI aims to provide a comprehensive and easily understandable measure of air quality for the general public.
· Components: It covers eight pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb.
· Categories: The AQI classifies air quality into six categories: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe, to inform the public about the health implications of the air quality levels.