Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Climatology
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
Statement-II : Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.
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