India to introduce Euro V7 Euro VI norms
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Bharat norms?
1. To comply with higher level Bharat norms, oil refineries need to produce diesel with less sulphur content.
2. The implementation of BS V and BS VI emission norms nationwide by 2020 and 2024 respectively.- Published on 31 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- Earlier, the government planned the implementation of BS V and BS VI emission norms nationwide by 2020 and 2024 respectively.
- In view of the deteriorating air quality, the new norms are planned to be introduced in new vehicles from 2020 and 2022.
- According to the draft notification, old vehicles will need to switch to Euro V and Euro VI norms from April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2021 respectively.