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Controlling Air Pollution — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · Environmental Science

What Controlling Air Pollution covers in ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science · 2026-27

Topics in Controlling Air Pollution

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1. Meaning and Major Causes of Air Pollution

  • Air pollution is the imbalance in air quality and composition that damages living organisms.
  • Common gaseous air pollutants include carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, CFCs and nitrogen oxides.
  • Pollutants come from industries and motor vehicles.
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2. Controlling Pollution from Domestic Cooking

  • Domestic combustion is a major source of indoor and outdoor air pollution.
  • Clean cooking is important because cooking choices can be controlled at home.
  • Biomass cookstoves, solar cooker, solar heater, PNG, electricity-based cooking, LPG, biogas and gobar gas are important options.
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3. Controlling Pollution from Industries

  • Industries such as chemical industries, paper mills, textile industries, fertilizer industries, metallurgical units, oil refineries and power plants are major sources of air pollution.
  • Industrial waste may contain organic and inorganic compounds and heavy metals.
  • Modern technology helps reduce smoke and pollutant release.
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4. Meteorological Controls, Zoning and Subsidies

  • Weather affects the movement and spread of pollutants.
  • Wind can carry pollutants far away, while pollution can also affect local weather.
  • Particles from large paper mills can act as nuclei around which raindrops form.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Controlling air pollution through cleaner fuels, better technology, policy measures, and public action

Air pollutionDomestic combustionIndustrial pollution controlMeteorological controlsZoning strategyPenalties and subsidiesTaj Trapezium ZoneVehicular pollution

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What are the important topics in Controlling Air Pollution for ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science?
Key topics in Controlling Air Pollution include Meaning and Major Causes of Air Pollution, Controlling Pollution from Domestic Cooking, Controlling Pollution from Industries, Meteorological Controls, Zoning and Subsidies. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Controlling Air Pollution for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on Controlling Air Pollution. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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