Consider the following statements:1.Aerosols affect cloud formation.2.Arctic region has warmed at least twice as much as the world average.3.Aerosol concentration over the Indian region is significantly low.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Aerosols affect cloud formation. Arctic region has warmed at least twice as much as the world average.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Aerosol concentration over the Indian region is quite high, due to natural as well as man-made reasons.