Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following would result in increase in "Global warming"?

  • Increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
  • Burning of fossil fuels in the environment
  • Increase in methane in the atmosphere
Options:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: 1, 2 and 3

All the listed factors contribute to global warming:

  1. Increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
  2. Burning of fossil fuels in the environment - This process releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, increasing global warming.
  3. Increase in methane in the atmosphere - Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that also contributes to global warming.