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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I

Question

QQ33. Consider the following statements : Statement I : Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis. Statement II : Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth's outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy. Statement III : As the Earth's polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Options

  1. A Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  2. B Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  3. C Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. D Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Correct Answer

B Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I

Model Answer

Answer: option B, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).

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