5) Does replacing existing  bus transport, especially the CNG-based ones, with e-buses and encouraging citizens to move towards using e-vehicles address pollution in cities? Critically examine.

Topic: Environmental pollution; Transport

5) Does replacing existing  bus transport, especially the CNG-based ones, with e-buses and encouraging citizens to move towards using e-vehicles address pollution in cities? Critically examine. (250 Words)

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Why this question?

E-vehicles issue in gaining prominence across the world and also in India.  

Key demand of the question:

Write merits and demerits of e-buses and e-vehicles.  

Directive Word:

Critically examine: Present both sides of the story. 

Structure of Answer:

In the introduction write in 1-2 lines about need for weighing cost benefit before enforcing policies such as e-buses. Link it with current affairs.  

In the body, There should be TWO main parts:  One to write merits and another for demerits. In each part address both e-buses and e-vehicles parts. 

In the conclusion, write a line or two about reducing pollution through more greener interventions. 

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