Assertion (A) >: Higher pressure occurs at lower latitudes as compared to higher latitudes. Reason (R) >: The region of lower latitudes receive more heat from solar radiation as compared to the regions of higher latitudes.

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Q: 104 (CDS-I/2005)

Assertion (A): Higher pressure occurs at lower latitudes as compared to higher latitudes.
Reason (R): The region of lower latitudes receive more heat from solar radiation as compared to the regions of higher latitudes.

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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keywords: 

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Option 1: Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

This option is incorrect because while both A and R are individually true, R is not the correct explanation of A. Higher pressure occurring at lower latitudes is not solely due to the receiving of more heat from solar radiation at lower latitudes.

Option 2: Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

This option is correct. Both A and R are individually true, as higher pressure does occur at lower latitudes, and the region of lower latitudes does receive more heat from solar radiation compared to higher latitudes. However, R is not the correct explanation of A because higher pressure at lower latitudes is influenced by multiple factors, such as the rotation of the Earth, the distribution of land and water, and air circulation patterns, in addition to the receiving of more heat from solar radiation.

Option 3: A is true but R is false.

This option is incorrect as both A and R are true.

Option 4: A is false but R is true.

This option is incorrect as A is true. Higher pressure does occur at lower latitudes compared to higher latitudes.