Fundamentals of Physical Geography

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.

Statement-II:

At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

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 incorrect
4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

With reference to "water vapour", which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1.It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.
2. 2.Its percentage is maximum at the poles.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

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
4. (d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct