Which Indian city topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 in the category of cities with a population over 10 lakh?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Indore.
Indore secured the top rank in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 (Clean Air Survey) among cities with a population exceeding 10 lakh. Conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the survey evaluates cities based on measures taken to improve air quality, such as biomass management, road dust control, and vehicular emission reductions.
Indore's consistent performance in urban cleanliness and sustainable environmental practices helped it retain its leading position.