Which of the following is a major source of nitrous oxide emissions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major source of nitrous oxide emissions?
A. Agriculture (fertilizer use)
B. Burning fossil fuels
C. Deforestation
D. Industrial processes
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Agriculture, especially the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, is a major source of nitrous oxide emissions. Burning fossil fuels and industrial processes release CO2 and other pollutants.

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Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats?
A. Distance from the sea
B. Rain shadow effect
C. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The rain shadow region of the Western Ghats (the Deccan Plateau) receives low rainfall because the mountains block the moisture-laden winds.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical continental air mass?
A. Warm and humid
B. Cold and dry
C. Cold and humid
D. Warm and dry

Correct Answer: Option D


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A. Arabian Desert
B. Sahara Desert
C. Gobi Desert
D. Kalahari Desert

Correct Answer: Option B


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