Civil Services UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Test Series 2025 General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Origin and evolution of Universe Solar system
Consider the following statements regarding the density of the troposphere at the equator and the poles:
1. The troposphere is denser at the poles than at the equator due to the subsidence of cold air and higher atmospheric pressure.
2. The troposphere is thicker at the equator than at the poles due to the stronger convection currents generated by intense solar heating.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
Only 1
2
Only 2
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2