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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?

UPSC · 2025 · Geography
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?

Options

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Answer: Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

Explanation:
Dust concentration is higher in subtropical and temperate zones due to dry winds and arid conditions, not due to less dry winds.

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