Given below are two statements :

Statement (I): Atmospheric stability is important because it determines the ability of pollutants to disperse vertically in the atmosphere.

Statement (II): In summer season in India. the atmosphere is generally stable.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given 

The correct answer is Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.

Key PointsStatement (I): Atmospheric stability is important because it determines the ability of pollutants to disperse vertically in the atmosphere.

• Atmospheric stability is the most crucial factor in the movement and dispersion of air pollution. 
• It is the tendency of the atmosphere to either suppress or amplify existing turbulence to either minimize or intensify vertical motion.
• Whether air will ascend and generate storms descend and cause clear skies depends on the stability of the atmosphere

Thus, Statement (I) is true

Statement (II): In summer season in India the atmosphere is generally stable.

• The air conditions over the Indian landmass during the summer are characterized by high temperatures across the northwest region with low pressure over the region's northwest and the emergence of localized depressions. 
• In summer season in India the atmosphere is generally non-stable. 
• In the United States the atmosphere is generally stable in summer season. 

So, Statement (II) is false 

Therefore, Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false