Which of the following plays an important role in causing rainfall?
- Both evaporation and condensation
- Only the evaporation of surface water
- Only the condensation of water vapour
- Only the filtration of the air
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Correct answer: A. Both evaporation and condensation
1. Evaporation lifts water vapour from the surface into the atmosphere.
2. Condensation turns that vapour into droplets that form clouds.
3. Both steps are needed for rainfall, so the answer is both.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.46._