A
Agents that persist in the atmosphere for centuries with negligible short-term warming impacts.
B
Pollutants that have relatively short atmospheric lifetimes but potent warming effects.
C
Inert gases regulated exclusively under the provisions of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
D
Chemical compounds that completely neutralize greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas.
Correct answer: (b) Pollutants that have relatively short atmospheric lifetimes but potent warming effects.
Explanation
Option B correctly defines Short-Lived Climate Pollutants as agents like black carbon and methane that have relatively short atmospheric lifetimes but potent warming effects. Options A, C, and D are factually wrong.
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