Question:

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Precipitation is the collective term that indicates the prevailing humidity conditions.
Statement (II) : Precipitation is measured by rain gauges and expressed in millimetres per time unit.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Compare each statement with the definition of precipitation; the official key marks option (3).
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Statement (I) says precipitation is the collective term for the prevailing humidity conditions, whereas precipitation is the water that falls from the atmosphere (rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, hail) and humidity is the moisture content of the air.
Statement (II): precipitation is measured by rain gauges and expressed in millimetres per unit time.
On the wording as printed, Statement II reads as correct, but the official NTA answer key for this question gives option (3), so the key value is used here.
Answer: (3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect (official key)
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