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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth rotation and axis.
Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy.
Statement III: As the Earth polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator.

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
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth rotation and axis.
Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy.
Statement III: As the Earth polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
Both Statements II and III are correct phenomena. However, only Statement III explains Statement I. The melting of polar ice and the redistribution of mass towa......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Geography
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Ref. Topic Geomorphology
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
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Both Statements II and III are correct phenomena. However, only Statement III explains Statement I. The melting of polar ice and the redistribution of mass towards the equator alters the moment of inertia of the planet, causing a slight shift in its rotational axis. Solar flares (Statement II) do not affect Earth rotation.
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