Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 46

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?

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

व्याख्या

Subtropical/temperate zones (including deserts) actually have more dry winds, which is what raises dust levels — so Statement II as worded is incorrect.