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BREATHING EASY

CLEAR THE AIR OF INDOOR TOXIC

As the problem of air pollution reaches catastrophic proportions, each of us becomes

an involuntary stakeholder. According to the latest report by the World Health

Organization, over one lakh children below five years of age died in India due to both

ambient and household air pollution in 2016. Here are some ways to keep yourself and

your family safe.

There’s no good smoke

Limit the use of candles and agarbattis. Even if they are labelled as being herbal, studies

have shown that they emit toxic gases and PM2.5. If you must use them, place them near

windows.

Vacuum thoroughly

Firstly, clean your house regularly with a vacuum cleaner so that you get rid of dust

more efficiently. If you suffer from asthma or allergies, invest in a cleaner with a high-

efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter which will retain particles measuring 0.3

microns and larger, instead of blowing it back into the air.

Don’t take it to the cleaners

Perchloroethylene is a liquid solvent used to dry-clean clothes. It is a serious air

pollutant and long-term exposure can even cause cancer. Avoid hanging your dry-

cleaned clothes in the closet as soon as you get them home. Instead, air them outdoors

for a day or two.

Air purifiers

Though affordable ones may not be as efficient as high-end air purifiers, they will still

help bring down dust, PM levels and other pollutants. Make sure you invest in one that

doesn’t emit formaldehyde and ozone as by-products, which further contribute to air

pollution.

Ventilate

When running your air purifier, keep your windows and doors shut so that you don’t

overuse the filter. However, an air purifier doesn’t produce oxygen or reduce carbon

dioxide, whose level increases the longer you stay in a room. Hence, it’s important to

ventilate your rooms so that you are not constantly breathing in exhaled air. Plus, it’s

the only way to get rid of mould and fungi that thrive in closed, damp spaces.

(Based on the book How to Grow Fresh Air, by Kamal Meattle and Barun Aggarwal,

published by Juggernaut in November 2018)

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Q. 1.1. What Does the author intend to convey through the above text? Choose

the best option

a) Agarbathis and Candles do not pollute the air

b) Dry cleaning the clothes will prevent pollution

c) Vacuum cleaners can be dangerous

d) Clear the air of indoor toxics​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

CIEAR THE AIR OF INDOOR TOXICS