What is the primary cause of acid rain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary cause of acid rain?
A. Ozone depletion
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Methane
D. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Acid rain is primarily caused by sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) released from burning fossil fuels, which react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids.

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