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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:

Microtheme: PollutionXAcid Rain —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [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
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [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
    • (c) A is true but R is false
    • (d) A is false but R is true
    Correct Answer: (C) A is true but R is false