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Which global body issues air quality guidelines that are widely used by countries as benchmarks?

  1. AInternational Labour Organization (ILO)
  2. BWorld Health Organization (WHO)Correct answer
  3. CUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  4. DWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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B. World Health Organization (WHO)

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WHO publishes Global Air Quality Guidelines with recommended pollutant levels and interim targets to protect health. Its 2021 update covers particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide.

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