Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a)
carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b)
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c)
ozone and carbon dioxide
(d)
nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Correct Answer
(d)
Explanation
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides both combine with water in the atmosphere to create acid rain.Tikdam:
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4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.
[2022] 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 ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (B) 2 and 4 only
[2013] Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Correct Answer: (D) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
[2010] Consider the following:
1. Oxides of Hydrogen
2. Oxides of Nitrogen
3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above causes/cause acid rain ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Correct Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only
[2003] Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid rain.
Reason (R): Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A