Consider the following statements Statement I: The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperat…

Question

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?

1. A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
2. B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
3. C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct (Correct answer)
4. D. Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

Correct Answer

Option C — Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct.

Key Points

• Subtropical and temperate regions have more industrial activity, agricultural land, and dry winds — hence more dust in the atmosphere than equatorial (humid, rainwashed) or polar (cold, little activity) regions. Statement I is correct.
• However, Statement II is incorrect: subtropical regions actually have MORE dry winds (descending air at horse latitudes, trade winds), not less.
• So only Statement I is correct.