UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-3

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    SAFAR [System for Air Quality Forecasting and Research]. It is computerised system developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune with the help of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Consider the following statements regarding SAFAR.
    1. It provides data on Air Quality Index, UV index and dynamic city pollution map.
    2. Quality of air can forecast 24-72 hours in advance.
    3. Operational in Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  2 and 3

    B)  1 and 2           

    C)  All of these                   

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] SAFAR provides data on Air Quality Index, UV index and dynamic city pollution map. Air quality forecast in real time and 24 hours in advance. It has capability to forcast 3 days (72 hrs) in advance but 3 day's advance forecast will be issued when there is specific and extreme event. Currently operational in two cities, Delhi and Pune.


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