Which of the following gas is responsible for 'Global-Warming'?

Methane

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Ozone

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Carbon-dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C Carbon-dioxide
Carbon-dioxide is responsible for 'Global-Warming.
A layer of $C O_{2}$ in the atmosphere traps the infrared radiation coming from earth's surface. These trapped radiations heat the earth's atmosphere which results in green house effect and global warming.

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