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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 120 questions each
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Prelims Paper I covers general studies.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2026 · Paper I, General Studies · Q26 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 General Studies Q26: Consider the following statements regarding terrestrial radiation :

QuestionClimatology / Heat budget

Consider the following statements regarding terrestrial radiation :

  1. Insolation received by the Earth is in shortwaves.
  2. The Earth's energy heats the atmosphere from below.
  3. The shortwave radiation from the Earth is absorbed by the greenhouse gases.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a) I and II only
  2. (b) II and III only
  3. (c) I and III only
  4. (d) I, II and III

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