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Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.

Statement-II:
At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Options

(a)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I*

(b)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

(c)

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Answer

(A)