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Among the following gases emitted by human activity, the one that makes the largest contribution to the enhanced greenhouse effect, according to the standard NCERT treatment, is

  1. A
  2. Bs
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

Carbon dioxide is released in huge amounts by burning fossil fuels and by deforestation. Because of its large quantity it accounts for the largest share of enhanced warming, though the other gases are more effective per molecule.
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