Which of the following is a primary air pollutant? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a primary air pollutant?
A. Ozone
B. Sulphuric acid
C. PAN (Peroxyacetyl nitrate)
D. Carbon monoxide
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Primary air pollutants are emitted directly from a source. Carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are primary pollutants. Ozone, PAN, and sulfuric acid are secondary pollutants, formed in the atmosphere by reactions of primary pollutants.

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