Question

    Which of the following is/are not Green House Gases?

    i. Nitrous oxide

    ii. CFCs

    iii. Sulphur dioxide

    iv. Carbon monoxide

    Select the correct answer from the following codes

    A Only 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1,2,3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Atmospheric gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapour, and Chlorofluorocarbons are capable of trapping the out-going infrared radiation from the earth. Here, Sulphur dioxide and Carbon monoxide are not Greenhouse gases.

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