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population more efficiently than the national air quality index, India. CAQI considers the
concentration of all monitored pollutants and their impacts. It shows the realistic
situation, especially when two or more pollutants simultaneously exceed the standards.
The composite air quality indexing system is a very useful tool for informing citizens and
protecting human well-being in urban areas. It can be used as a governmental and
administrative tool to make abatement strategies and take effective measures. The wider
range of composite air quality indexes proves the superiority over the national air quality
index, India.
Key words: Composite Air Quality Index (CAQI), National Air Quality Index (NAQI), Air
Quality Index Comparison, Ahmedabad, Fuzzy based Air Quality Index
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