Question

61 Which of the following components of air is present in the largest amount in the atmosphere?

• A. Nitrogen
• B. Oxygen
• C. Water Vapor
• D. Carbon dioxide

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Nitrogen

The explanation for the correct option:

(A)-Nitrogen

Air is made up of a mixture of various gases. Although we cannot see or smell the air, it is present all around us. Air is required for the survival of all living beings. Without air, living organisms cannot survive.

The major composition of air is oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, etc. It is composed of

Gases	Composition
Nitrogen	$78\%$
Oxygen	$20.95\%$
Hydrogen	$0.005\%$
Argon	$0.93\%$
Carbon dioxide	$0.04\%$
Neon	$0.0018\%$
Helium	$0.005\%$
Krypton	$0.0001\%$
Xenon	$8.7\times {10}^{-6}\%$

Final answer: The correct answer is an option (A)