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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.
Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

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: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.
Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Geography: Climatology.Context: Thickness of troposphere.Mechanism: Both statements are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I. The......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Climatology
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geography ▼
Climatology.
Context ▼
Thickness of troposphere.
Mechanism ▼
Both statements are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I. The thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator because heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents generated due to high insolation.
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