ACE UPPSC
15. With reference to the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, organised under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1. In the category of cities with a population of more than 10 lakh, Lucknow secured the 1st position, followed by Indore and Jabalpur.
2. In the category of cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh, Kalinga Nagar (Odisha) bagged the top rank.
3. The assessment evaluates cities based on their air-pollution control measures and improvements in air quality.
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