UPSC » Consider the following statements: Statement-I The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Cuben dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Cuben dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

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Question:

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
Statement-II: Cuben dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(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 incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Answer:

D: Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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