UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following substances is/are ozone depleting? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. Chlorofluoro Carbons
B. Halans
C. Carbon tetrachloride

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1, 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 3”.

Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride, Hydro Bromo fluorocarbons, chlorobromomethane, and methyl chloroform.

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  2. Son river
  3. Chambal river
  4. Betwa river
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Assertion (A): Sugarcane and sugar production in U.P. is more than Maharashtra but productivity is less.
Reason (R): Most of the sugar factories in Maharashtra are in cooperative sector.

Codes:
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