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Q93. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for the 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?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for the 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?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I

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Statement-I is correct: Rainfall drives physical and chemical weathering. Statement-II is correct: Rainwater dissolves atmospheric CO2 forming weak carbonic acid (H2CO3), causing carbonation weathering. Statement-III is correct: Rainwater carries dissolved oxygen, driving oxidation reactions in iron-bearing minerals. Both chemical processes directly explain how rainwater causes rock weathering.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q93)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Geomorphology
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 93 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Geography (Geomorphology) question is Option (A): "Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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How can I solve this Geomorphology UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Geomorphology questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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