MPSC State Service 2018 · GS · Question 9 of 99

Identify the correct statements from the following: Assertion (A) : The isotherm lines remain almost parallel to one another and parallel to latitudes on oceanic surfaces. Reason (R) : Temperatures at maritime locations are free from the effect of elevation.

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ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)Correct
BBoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C(A) is true but (R) is false
D(A) is false but (R) is true

Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Isotherms on oceanic surfaces do remain nearly parallel to latitudes (A is true), but the reason as stated is not correct — per the official key, (R) is false.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2018 GS Paper I (official paper)

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