Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Which of the following Gas has highest percentage in atmosphere?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Nitrogen

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nitrogen”.
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up approximately 78% of its composition

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