Acid rain is primarily caused by the emission of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Acid rain is primarily caused by the emission of:
A. CFCs and ozone
B. Methane and nitrous oxide
C. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
D. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted into the atmosphere (from burning fossil fuels) react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These acids then fall to the ground as rain, damaging ecosystems.

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