Statement I: The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than…
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?
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
Solution
Statement I is correct — subtropical/temperate latitudes have more dust due to deserts and dry winds. Statement II is incorrect — these regions actually have MORE dry winds, not less.