QUESTION

Medium

Physical Geography

Prelims 2025

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?

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Explanation

Statement I: Correct Subtropical and temperate regions have more dust due to dry conditions, sparse vegetation, and strong winds.

Statement II: Incorrect Subtropical and temperate regions have more dry winds, not less, which help lift dust.

Correct Answer: Only Statement I is correct.

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