Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Climatology
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The thickness of the troposphere at the equator is influenced by the intense solar radiation that warms the Earth's surface.
Statement-II: At the equator, the warm surface causes air to rise, leading to the formation of powerful convection cells known as Hadley cells.
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