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The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation

The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: There are no clouds in the lower stratosphere. Statement 2 is correct: The lower stratosphere has minimal vertical winds, resulting in smoother flying conditions for jet aircraft.