State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · Question 13

Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to the other three?

  1. Sand desert
  2. Paddy crop land
  3. Land covered with fresh snow
  4. Prairie land
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Answer: (C) Land covered with fresh snow

Explanation

Fresh snow has the highest albedo (about 80-90%).