UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-8

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    Consider the following statements regarding environmental pollution.
    1. Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide are responsible for acid rain.
    2. Gas heaters, coal mines and heating devices are the source of carbon monoxides.
    3. Chlorofluorocarbons cause ozone depletion in the mesosphere.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  1 and 3           

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1and 2            

    D)  AH of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] The nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide are responsible for acid rain. The gas heaters, coal mines, heating devices and paddy land (wetland are the source of the\[C{{H}_{4}}\]) are sources of carbon monoxide. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) are cause of ozone depletion with many other gases like halocarbon refrigerants, solvents etc.


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