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UPSC 2024 · Q3 · Geography › Physical Geography & Geomorphology · Save

Consider the following :

  1. Pyroclastic debris
  2. Ash and dust
  3. Nitrogen compounds
  4. Sulphur compounds

How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions ?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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Answer: (d) All four
UPSC 2024 · Q7 · Geography › Physical Geography & Geomorphology · Save

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.

Statement-II : Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.

Statement-III : Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I