According to a study, air pollution is responsible for one out of every eight deaths in India. India experiences one of the highest annual average amb...
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According to a study, air pollution is responsible for one out of every eight deaths in India. India experiences one of the highest annual average ambient particulate matter PM2.5 exposure levels globally. PM2.5 particles, which are 2.5 micrometers or smaller, pose greater health risks because they can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract, settle in the lungs, and some may even enter the bloodstream.
Which of the following statements contradicts the findings of the study?
(I) At least 11% of premature deaths in people under 70 years of age are due to air pollution.
(II) Life expectancy in India could increase by 1.7 years if pollution levels fall below the minimum thresholds linked to health loss.
(III) There are 7 Indian cities listed among the top 20 safest cities worldwide for air quality.