Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Climatology
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Clouds reflect a significant portion of incoming solar radiation back into space, reducing the amount of heat that reaches the Earth's surface.
Statement-II: Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing significantly to the greenhouse effect.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct