Mains Answer Writing - 30 Sept, 2026

GS1

Indian Geography

15 marks

Why does Delhi face severe air pollution during winter? Discuss the major challenges and suggest measures for long-term improvement.

Treat Delhi’s pollution as a regional airshed problem rather than only a seasonal or city-level problem.
GRAP uses graded measures based on worsening air-quality levels in Delhi-NCR.
Do not focus only on stubble burning; cover transport, dust, industry, waste burning and meteorological factors.

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