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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
Statement-II:
Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long-wave radiation.
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 incorrect, but Statement-II is correct*

Answer

(D)