Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) involves spraying carbon dioxide into the atmosphere to mimic the cooling effect of a volcanic eruption.
2.Temperature and humidity are rising with the climate change leading to high wet-bulb temperatures.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) involves spraying sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere to mimic the cooling effect of a volcanic eruption.

Statement 2 is correct. Temperature and humidity are rising with the climate change leading to high wet-bulb temperatures.

Source: ForumIAS

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