UPSC PYQPrelims 2022

Civil Services Examination · Question 100

Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 4 only
  4. 1, 3 and 4
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (B) 2 and 4 only

Explanation

SO2 and NOx form sulphuric and nitric acids in the atmosphere, causing acid rain.