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UPPSC PCS 2022 · Question 24 of 150

Which of the following is NOT a green house gas?

General Knowledge

  1. ACarbon dioxide
  2. BChlorofluorocarbon
  3. CMethane
  4. DArgonCorrect

Answer: D. Argon

Explanation

n The main greenhouse gasses whose concentrations are rising are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluoro-carbons (CFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and ozone in the lower atmosphere. n These gases let the solar radiation reach the Earth’s surface, but they absorb infrared radiation emitted by the Earth and thereby lead to the heating of the surface of the planet.

Source: edurev.in solved-paper compilation (OSWAAL 15-Years UPPSC Prelims Solved Paper)

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