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General Knowledge · Q698

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 698

Q698

Which one of the following is not a primary pollutant?

A.
Particulate matter
B.
Carbon monoxide
C.
Sulpuric acid
Answer
D.
Nitrogen oxides

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ozone is not a primary pollutant since it is formed by the photo-chemical reaction of oxygen with the UV rays and not directly discharged into the atmosphere by a source. Similarly, sulphuric acid is also not a primary pollutant.