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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ26. Consider the following statements : Statement I : The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions. Statement II : Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds. 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
C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).