Acid rain is caused by sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ).
Which among the following environmental pollutants are responsible for "acid rain"?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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