What is the primary cause of global warming? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary cause of global warming?
A. Increase in greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increase in solar radiation
C. Increase in volcanic activity
D. Decrease in atmospheric pressure
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Global warming is primarily caused by the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide and methane, from human activities.

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El Niño is characterized by:
A. Warming of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean
B. Warming of the Indian Ocean
C. Cooling of the Atlantic Ocean
D. Cooling of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. Gobi Desert
B. Arabian Desert
C. Sahara Desert
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Correct Answer: Option C


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During the equinoxes, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at:
A. The Tropic of Cancer
B. The Tropic of Capricorn
C. The Arctic Circle
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Correct Answer: Option D


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