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In 1998 onwards, Supreme court had ordered all the public transport vehicles using diesel were switch to

A

CNG

B

LPG

C

petroleum

D

coal

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question refers to a Supreme Court order from 1998 concerning public transport vehicles that were using diesel. The context is related to pollution caused by these vehicles. 2. **Identifying the Problem**: The main issue highlighted is the pollution caused by diesel vehicles. This includes both air pollution from exhaust emissions and noise pollution. 3. **Supreme Court's Intervention**: In response to the increasing pollution levels, the Supreme Court intervened and made a significant decision regarding public transport. 4. **The Alternative Fuel**: The Supreme Court ordered that all public transport vehicles using diesel should switch to a cleaner alternative. The alternative chosen was Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). 5. **Benefits of CNG**: CNG is considered a better option because it is less polluting compared to diesel. It produces fewer harmful emissions, making it more environmentally friendly. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is that the Supreme Court ordered all public transport vehicles using diesel to switch to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). **Final Answer**: In 1998 onwards, the Supreme Court ordered all public transport vehicles using diesel to switch to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). ---
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