Which of the following statements is are correct with reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?

Which of the following statements is are correct with reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?

A. It targets to achieve 20% to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 (with 2017 as base year).

B. A National Knowledge Network comprising leading air quality specialists has also been constituted as a technical advisory group to support activities under NCAP.

C. Both A & B

D.  None of these

Explanation:

Representatives of State Pollution Control Boards, Urban Local Bodies & Institutes of Repute (IoR) for 132 identified cities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementation of city specific action plans under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). It targets to achieve 20% to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 (with 2017 as base year). A National Knowledge Network comprising leading air quality specialists has also been constituted as a technical advisory group to support activities under NCAP and guide local Institutes of Repute (IoRs) in conducting air quality researches.