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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I : Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.
Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.
Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
B
Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
C
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
D
Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I : Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.
Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.
Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
Geography: Geomorphology.Statement I: Correct. Rainfall causes chemical weathering.Statement II: Correct. Rainwater dissolves carbon dioxide forming weak carbon......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Geomorphology
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geography ▼
Geomorphology.
Statement I ▼
Correct. Rainfall causes chemical weathering.
Statement II ▼
Correct. Rainwater dissolves carbon dioxide forming weak carbonic acid, causing carbonation weathering.
Statement III ▼
Correct. Rainwater contains dissolved oxygen causing oxidation weathering. Both II and III explain I.
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