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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2022General Studies
Question
Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options given: Statement - I: The pattern of movement of planetary winds is called general circulation of the atmosphere. Statement - II: The general circulation of the atmosphere sets in motion the ocean water circulation which influences the earth's climate.
Options
- A Statement - I is True, Statement - II is False
- B Statement - I is False, Statement - II is True
- C Both Statements are True and Statement - II provides explanation to Statement - I
- D Both Statements are True and Statement - II does not provide explanation to Statement - I
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Correct Answer
D Both Statements are True and Statement - II does not provide explanation to Statement - I
Model Answer
General Atmospheric Circulation
- The atmosphere's general circulation also affects the oceans.
- The general circulation of the atmosphere refers to the pattern of the planetary winds' motion. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- The ocean water circulation, which affects the temperature of the world, is also started by the general circulation of the atmosphere. Hence statement 2 is correct, but it does not provides explanation to statement I
- ITCZ (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone) air rises as a result of convection brought on by high insolation and the creation of low pressure.