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?
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
DStatement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 (GS-I, Set A), Q.26. Official answer key: C.
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