The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for implementing the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

The main objective of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act is to prevent and control air pollution.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for advising the Central Government on matters relating to air pollution, coordinating the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards, and monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. However, it is not responsible for conducting research on air pollution.

The penalty for violating the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act includes both imprisonment for up to 5 years and fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh.

Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide are all types of air pollutants mentioned in the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Lead is not mentioned in the act.

The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) is a set of standards for ambient air quality. It specifies the maximum permissible levels of various air pollutants in the ambient air.

Industries, vehicles, and power plants are all sources of air pollution. Trees are not sources of air pollution.

The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) are responsible for advising the State Government on matters relating to air pollution, coordinating the activities of the local bodies, and monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

Using cleaner fuels, installing pollution control devices, and planting trees are all measures to control air pollution. Using public transport is not a measure to control air pollution.

The public has a role to play in the implementation of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act by reporting air pollution violations, participating in public hearings, and filing complaints against polluters.

Particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide are all air pollutants regulated under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Carbon dioxide is not regulated under the act.

The maximum permissible level of particulate matter (PM10) in the ambient air as per the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) is 100 µg/m³.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for advising the Central Government on matters relating to air pollution, coordinating the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards, and monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. However, it is not responsible for conducting research on air pollution.

The penalty for violating the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act includes both imprisonment for up to 5 years and fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh.