Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

"Euro norms" are meant for:

Answer & Solution

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Option C: regulating vehicular emission of harmful gases

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ regulating vehicular emission of harmful gases”.
Euro norms regulate the emissions of harmful gases from vehicles.

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Choose your answer with the help of codes given below:
Code:
  1. A) 1,2 and 3
  2. B) 2 and 3
  3. C) 2 and 4
  4. D) 1,2,3 and 4