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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 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?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
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?
Correct Answer
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Geography: Climatology.Statement I: Incorrect because the atmosphere is heated more by terrestrial radiation (long wave) from the Earth surface than directly by......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Climatology
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geography ▼
Climatology.
Statement I ▼
Incorrect because the atmosphere is heated more by terrestrial radiation (long wave) from the Earth surface than directly by incoming solar radiation (short wave).
Statement II ▼
Correct as greenhouse gases absorb long wave terrestrial radiation effectively.
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