pyq/2025/prelims/26

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?

(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 not correct

(D) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct