Consider the following statements : Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Carbon d

Question

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 ?

Accepted Answer

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

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

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(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

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