pyq/2024/prelims/1

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?

(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

correct and Statement-II explains

Statement-I

(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

correct, but Statement-II does not

explain Statement-I

(C) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II

is incorrect

(D) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II

is correct