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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2022General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ81. Consider the following statements : 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Options
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer
D Neither 1 nor 2
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).