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  • (A) Sand desert
  • (B) Prairie land
  • (C) Land covered with fresh snow
  • (D) Paddy crop land
Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Mr. Dubey

The ability of a surface to reflect sunlight is measured by its albedo. Higher albedo means more sunlight is reflected. Let's analyze each option:

Sand desert(A)

  • Reflects sunlight but also absorbs a significant amount. Albedo: ~30-40%

Prairie land(B)

  • Grasslands absorb more sunlight than deserts. Albedo: ~15-25%

Land covered with fresh snow(C)

  • Fresh snow has the highest albedo among natural surfaces, reflecting 80-90% of sunlight.

Paddy crop land(D)

  • Croplands, especially with water, absorb more sunlight. Albedo: ~10-20%

Since fresh snow reflects the most sunlight compared to the other options, the correct answer is (C) Land covered with fresh snow.

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