Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Geomorphology
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Temperature fluctuations are one of the reasons for the physical weathering of rocks.
Statement-II: Repeated freezing and thawing of water in rock cracks causes the rock to break apart.
Statement-III: Wind erosion is a significant contributor to the physical weathering of rocks.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
2
Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
3
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
4
Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct