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2023 · Question 62 · Climate
With reference to the Earth’s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
Choose your answer(a)The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.(b)Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.(c)Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.(d)Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 64 · Climate
Consider the following statements : Statement–I : The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement–II : The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Choose your answer(a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I(b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I(c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect(d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)