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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ27. Consider the following statements : Statement I : In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II : In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Options
- A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
- C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
- D Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
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Correct Answer
A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).