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Statement I : The Atacama is the driest among the deserts of the World.
Statement II : The aridity of the Atacama is explained by its location between two mountain chains of sufficient height to prevent moisture advection from either the Pacific or the Atlantic Ocean.

General Knowledge 2014 CDS General Knowledge 2014 CDS 2014

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Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true