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

Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?
A. Nitrogen oxides
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Ozone
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ozone is a secondary pollutant, meaning it is not emitted directly but is formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between primary pollutants (like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds) in the presence of sunlight.

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