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General Knowledge · Q385

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 385

Q385

The ‘Green House effect’ is produced due to the presence of excess amount of

A.
Sulphur dioxide
B.
Nitrogen dioxide
C.
Carbon monoxide
D.
Methane
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
By their percentage contribution to the greenhouse effect on Earth the four major gases are: Water vapour (36-70%), Carbon dioxide (9-26%), Methane (4-9%) and Ozone (3-7%).