Civil Services APPSC Group I Services Prelims Mock Test Series 2025 Current Affairs Science and Technology
Consider the following statements regarding the Moon’s thermal environment and water ice presence:
Statement I: Water ice on the Moon can only exist at its poles, where temperatures remain stable at extremely low levels.
Statement II: The Moon experiences extreme temperature fluctuations due to the absence of an atmosphere and is highly vulnerable to intense solar flares.
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 is the correct explanation for Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.