Paper 1 · People, Development & Environment
UGC NET 26th June 2025 Shift 1
Why is the concentration of CO₂ is more in the Northern Hemisphere than the Southern Hemisphere?
- 1. Land mass is more in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 2. Ocean body is more in the Southern Hemisphere.
- 3. Fossil fuel is burnt more in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 4. Northern Hemisphere is colder than the Southern Hemisphere.
A1 & 3 only
B2, 3 & 4 only
C1, 2 & 3 only ✓ Correct
D2 & 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 & 3 only — The Northern Hemisphere has more land mass and human activity (1), the Southern Hemisphere has more ocean which absorbs carbon dioxide (2), and more fossil fuel is burnt in the…
Explanation
★The Northern Hemisphere has more land mass and human activity (1), the Southern Hemisphere has more ocean which absorbs carbon dioxide (2), and more fossil fuel is burnt in the Northern Hemisphere (3). These three explain the higher concentration. Statement 4 is not correct.
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