Question

The air quality in Singapore deteriorated to a hazardous level in September 2015, forcing the city state to shut its schools for the first time in 12 years. This was due to

• A. Haze created mainly due to companies in Malaysia
• B. Haze created mainly due to companies in Indonesia
• C. Haze created mainly due to companies in Philippines
• D. Haze created mainly due to companies in Vietnam

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In September 2015, Singapore experienced a significant deterioration in air quality, reaching hazardous levels, which led the government to close schools for the first time in 12 years. This environmental crisis was primarily caused by haze. The haze in question was primarily generated due to activities in neighboring countries. Among the options provided: haze created mainly by companies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, the correct cause of the air quality crisis in Singapore was due to haze created mainly by companies in Indonesia. This haze was a result of large-scale agricultural fires in Indonesia, which are often used to clear land for palm oil and pulp plantations. The smoke and pollutants from these fires spread across the region, affecting not just Indonesia, but also Singapore and Malaysia, causing severe air quality issues.