Question

QQ1. 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 ?

Options

1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct