UPSC Ecology And Environment Environmental Issue And Environmental Pollution Question Bank Environmental Issues

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    Which statement is correct regarding greenhouse gases?
    I. A greenhouse gas (GHG) is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range
    II. Water vapour contributes to 36-72% of Greenhouse effect
    III. Nitrous Oxide contributes to about 10% of Greenhouse effect
    IV. Ozone contributes to 3-7% of Greenhouse effect

    A)  I & II                           

    B)  I, II & III

    C)  I, II & IV                     

    D)  All the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                Nitrous Oxide (N02) (5 %) arises from coal burning. biomass burning, and breakdown of chemical fertilizers.


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