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Which one of the following gases constitutes the major portion of the atmosphere?

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Which one of the following gases constitutes the major portion of the atmosphere?

Options

  • Oxygen

  • Nitrogen

  • Argon

  • Carbon dioxide

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Solution

Nitrogen

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Composition of the Atmosphere
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Chapter 7: Composition and Structure of Atmosphere - Exercises [Page 74]

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NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography [English] Class 11
Chapter 7 Composition and Structure of Atmosphere
Exercises | Q 1. (i) | Page 74

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