Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

The solar energy plays the most important role in the:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Water cycle

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Water cycle”.
Solar energy plays the most important role in the water cycle. Solar energy drives the process of evaporation, which is the initial step in the water cycle, leading to the formation of clouds and eventually precipitation. This process is crucial for the distribution and movement of water in the Earth's system.

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