Consider the following statements: Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth’s rotation and axis. Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth’s outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy. Statement III: As the Earth’s polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

Consider the following statements: 

Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis. 

Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth's outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy. 

Statement III: As the Earth's polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

  • A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  • B. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  • C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  • D. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
Correct Answer: Option B