In the 1990s, Delhi ranked ________ among the 41 most polluted cities of the world.
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Correct answer: Fourth
Due to massive vehicular and industrial growth, Delhi was ranked fourth among the world's most polluted cities in the 1990s. This alarming status led to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court.
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