Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases 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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Most repeated Topics from Environment & Ecology in Last 5 years
Repeated Topics | Questions in Last 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Environmental Pollution | 15 (21%) |
| Climate Change Mitigation | 14 (19%) |
| Institutional Measures for Environment Conservation | 12 (17%) |
| Climate Change | 12 (17%) |
| Indian Biodiversity - Fauna | 8 (11%) |
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