UPSC Ecology And Environment Environment Question Bank Environment Management

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    Read the following statements regarding the launch of Roll-on Roll-Off (RORO) Service.
    i. It was launched in Delhi region.
    ii. It aims at controlling water pollution..
    iii. It states that heavy commercial vehicles passing through Delhi will be loaded on flat railway wagons at railway terminals.
    Choose the correct option.

    A) i and ii              

    B) ii and iii

    C) i, ii and iii                     

    D) i and iii

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    This service was launched in the National Capital and included a multi-modal transportation model aimed at reducing Delhi's air pollution. The RO-RO have a direct impact on its air ambient quality and the capital would breathe clean air. According to plans, heavy commercial vehicles passing through Delhi will be loaded on flat railway wagons at railway terminals outside the capital and will get unloaded at the other end of the city. RO-RO service aims to reduce carbon emission and congestion on the roads of the NCR as about 66,000 diesel trucks pass through Delhi and its adjoining areas in a day.


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