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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions.
Statement II: Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds.

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 not correct
D
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions.
Statement II: Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
Statement I is correct as subtropical desert regions and temperate zones hold higher dust concentrations. Statement II is incorrect because these regions actual......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Climatology
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction ▼
Statement I is correct as subtropical desert regions and temperate zones hold higher dust concentrations. Statement II is incorrect because these regions actually experience more dry winds, which are responsible for lifting and carrying the dust.
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