Greenhouse gases - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is not Greenhouse gases?

1. Nitrous oxide
2. Ozone
3. Argon
4. Nitrogen dioxide
5. Chlorofluorocarbons


a. 1,4
b. 3,4,5
c. 3,4
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3,4

Explanation:
A greenhouse gas is any gaseous compound in the atmosphere that is capable of absorbing infrared radiation, thereby trapping and holding heat in the atmosphere. The primary greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.