Which of the following air pollutants is mainly responsible for increasing green house effect and global warming?

Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen dioxide

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Carbon dioxide

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Sulphur dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C Carbon dioxide
Global warming is caused primarily due to emission of carbon dioxide. Other pollutants contributing to global warming includes methane, nitrous oxide and CFCs.

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