World Geography | For UPSC and State Civil Services Examinations | Includes Solved 2024 Prelims and Mains Questions | Includes Mains Previous Years Questions ... Concept Videos | 1st Edition | - Pearson
by Neeraj Nachiketa
Prelims & Mains 2024
Prelims 2024
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation
Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer: (d)
• Statement-I is incorrect: The atmosphere is actually heated more by incoming solar radiation ...
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